Once the Fire Stick has started back up, it will be paired with the remote.

Heres how to pair a Fire Stick remote:

Unplug your Fire Stick from power.

Remove the batteries from your Fire Stick remote.

Unplugging a Fire Stick from power.

Plug the Fire Stick back into power.

Press and hold theHomebutton on your Fire Stick remote.

When the light on the remote starts blinking, release theHomebutton.

Batteries removed from a Fire Stick remote.

Wait for your Fire Stick to load the menu screen and check to double-check the remote was successfully paired.

Some Fire Stick remotes will flash a blue LED when the pairing process is complete.

Then follow the process below to pair your new remote.

A Fire Stick plugged into power.

SelectControllers and Bluetooth Devices.

SelectAmazon Fire TV Remotes.

SelectAdd New Remote

On your new remote, press and hold theHomebutton for 10 seconds.

Replacing the batteries in a Fire Stick remote.

Wait for your Fire Stick to find your new remote, then press theSelect buttonon your old remote.

Can You Pair a Fire Stick Remote to a Different Fire Stick?

There are several Fire Stick remote models, and they arent all interchangeable.

The home button highlighted on a Fire Stick remote.

Theres no easy way to determine compatibility, so the safest option is to check with Amazon.

If the remote doesn’t respond, try theseFire Stick remote troubleshootingtips.

On your Fire TV, go toSettings>Display & Soundsand turn onHDMI CEC gear Control.

The LED indicator highlighted on a Fire Stick remote.

A Fire Stick booting up.

The Fire TV home screen.

Settings on Fire Stick.

Controllers and bluetooth devices highlighted in Fire Stick settings.

Amazon Fire TV Remotes highlighted in Fire Stick settings.

Add New Remote highlighted in Fire Stick settings.

Fire Stick searching for a new remote.