Change Your Fire Stick Name in Settings

You can rename your Fire Stick directly from the device settings menu in about two minutes. The name you set here is what appears in your Amazon account, on your home network, and in the Alexa app when you're controlling the device remotely.

Start by pressing the Home button on your Fire Stick remote to go to the main menu. Navigate to Settings (the gear icon), then select Device & Accessories. From there, choose About, and you'll see the current device name at the top of the screen. Select it, and a keyboard will appear so you can type a new name.

Fire Stick names can be up to 32 characters long and can include letters, numbers, spaces, and most punctuation marks. Avoid special characters like @ or # because some devices on your network may not display them correctly. Once you've typed the new name, select Done or press the back button to save it.

Key Takeaways

  • You rename your Fire Stick by going to Settings > Device & Accessories > About and selecting the current device name to edit it.
  • The new name appears in your Amazon account, on your home network, and in the Alexa app within a few seconds of saving.
  • Device names can be up to 32 characters and should avoid special characters like @ or # to prevent display issues on networked devices.
  • If you have multiple Fire Sticks, giving each one a descriptive name (like "Living Room" or "Bedroom") makes it easier to control them through Alexa or the app.

Why You Might Want to Rename Your Fire Stick

If you have more than one Fire Stick in your home, the default names (usually "Fire TV Stick" followed by a number) become confusing fast. Renaming each device to match its location—"Living Room," "Kitchen," "Bedroom"—makes it much easier to control the right one when you're using voice commands with Alexa or selecting a device in the Alexa app.

A descriptive name also helps if you're troubleshooting network or streaming problems. When you contact Amazon support or check your router's connected devices, you'll when ready know which physical Fire Stick you're looking at instead of trying to remember which number corresponds to which room.

What Happens After You Change the Name

The new name takes effect when ready on the Fire Stick itself. If you're signed into your Amazon account on the device, the name change syncs to your Amazon account and the Alexa app within a few seconds, so you'll see it reflected there right away.

If you use voice commands with Alexa, you can now say things like "Alexa, turn on the living room Fire Stick" instead of using the generic default name. The renamed device will also appear under its new name in any smart home routines or automations you've set up through the Alexa app.

Renaming a Fire Stick on Your Home Network

The name you set in Settings is also the name your Fire Stick broadcasts on your home Wi-Fi network. If you check your router's list of connected devices, you'll see the Fire Stick listed under whatever name you've assigned it. This is helpful if you're managing your network or checking which devices are connected.

If you're using a mesh Wi-Fi system or have advanced networking set up, the Fire Stick's device name will appear consistently across all your network management tools once you've changed it. There's no separate step needed—the network name and the device name are the same thing.

Changing the Name on an Older Fire Stick Model

The steps are slightly different depending on which Fire Stick generation you own, but the process is similar across all models. On older Fire Stick devices (2nd generation and earlier), you may need to go to Settings > System > About instead of Device & Accessories, but the name field is in the same place.

If you're not sure which generation you have, check the About screen—it will tell you the model name and software version. The name-editing process works the same way regardless: select the current name, type the new one, and save it.

If You Can't Find the Name Setting

Make sure you're in the right menu. The most common mistake is looking in Settings > Display & Sounds instead of Device & Accessories. Display & Sounds controls picture and sound settings, not the device name.

If the name field appears grayed out or won't let you edit it, your Fire Stick may not be fully set up or signed into an Amazon account yet. Complete the initial setup process first, then try again. If you're still having trouble, restart the Fire Stick by unplugging it for 30 seconds, plugging it back in, and waiting for it to fully boot up before trying to change the name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the Fire Stick name from the Alexa app instead of the device?

No, you have to change the name directly on the Fire Stick using the remote. Open the Alexa app, find your Fire Stick under Devices, and you can see the current name and control the device, but the name-editing option isn't available in the app. You must use the Settings menu on the Fire Stick itself.

What if I want to change the name back to the default?

You can type any name you want, including going back to something like "Fire TV Stick" if you prefer. There's no "reset to default" button—just select the name field again and type whatever you'd like. Amazon doesn't require you to keep the original name.

Will changing the Fire Stick name affect my streaming or apps?

No. Changing the device name doesn't affect how your Fire Stick works, what apps you have installed, or your streaming quality. It's purely a label for identification. All your apps, logins, and settings stay exactly the same.

Can I use the same name for multiple Fire Sticks?

Technically you can, but it's not a good idea. If you have two Fire Sticks with the same name, the Alexa app and voice commands will get confused about which device you're trying to control. Give each Fire Stick a unique name so Alexa knows which one you mean.

How often can I change the Fire Stick name?

You can change it as many times as you want. There's no limit on how often you rename the device, and each change takes effect when ready. If you move a Fire Stick to a different room, just go back to Settings and update the name to match its new location.