Moving apps on your Fire Stick is done through the home screen menu
To move an app on your Fire Stick, highlight it on the home screen, press and hold the select button (the center circle on your remote), then choose "Move" from the menu that appears. Use the arrow buttons to slide the app left or right to your preferred position, then press select to confirm. The app stays in that spot until you move it again.
This process works the same way whether you're rearranging built-in apps like Prime Video and Alexa, or apps you've installed yourself. You can organize your home screen however makes sense for how you actually use your Fire Stick — putting your most-watched apps at the front, or grouping similar ones together.
Key Takeaways
- Press and hold the select button (center circle) on your remote while an app is highlighted to open the move menu.
- Use the left and right arrow buttons to slide the app across your home screen to the position you want.
- Press select again to lock the app in its new spot.
- You can move apps in any order — there's no limit to how many times you rearrange them.
- Moved apps stay in their new position until you move them again; restarting your Fire Stick does not reset them.
Step-by-step: moving a single app
Start by looking at your Fire Stick home screen. Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the app you want to move — it will have a white border around it when selected. Take your time here; make sure you're on the exact app you intend to move.
Once the app is highlighted, press and hold the select button (the round button in the center of the directional pad) for about two seconds. A small menu will pop up with several options. Look for the option that says "Move" and press select on it. Your Fire Stick is now in move mode for that app.
Use the left and right arrow buttons to slide the app across the screen. You'll see it shift position as you press the arrows. Move it as far left or right as you need — you can place it at the very beginning of your home row, or anywhere in between other apps. When the app is in the spot you want, press the select button once to confirm and lock it there.
Moving multiple apps at once
If you want to reorganize several apps, you don't need to exit and re-enter the menu each time. After you move one app and press select to confirm, highlight the next app you want to move. Press and hold select again, choose "Move," and repeat the process. You can move as many apps as you want in one session without restarting your Fire Stick.
This is useful if you're setting up a new Fire Stick or if you've installed several new apps and want to arrange them all at once. The more you do it, the faster the process becomes — most people can move five to ten apps in about two minutes once they're familiar with the button sequence.
What to do if the move menu doesn't appear
If you press and hold select and nothing happens, the most common cause is that you didn't hold the button long enough. Try again, but this time count to two or three before releasing. The menu should appear as a small box with white text on a dark background.
If the menu still doesn't appear, check that your remote is paired to your Fire Stick. Point the remote at the Fire Stick (not at the TV), and press the home button. If the Fire Stick responds by going to the home screen, your remote is working. Try the move process again. If your remote is not responding at all, the batteries may be dead — replace them and try once more.
Removing apps from your home screen without deleting them
If you want an app off your home screen but don't want to remove it from your Fire Stick entirely, use the same menu where you found the "Move" option. Highlight the app, press and hold select, and look for an option that says "Remove from Home" or "Remove from Favorites." This takes the app off the home screen but keeps it installed — you can still find it in your apps library and put it back later.
This is different from uninstalling, which removes the app completely from your Fire Stick. Removing from home screen is useful when you have apps you use rarely but don't want to delete, or when you want to keep your home screen clean and focused on your most-used apps.
Organizing your home screen for faster navigation
Think about which apps you use most often and move those to the left side of your home screen, where they appear first when you turn on your Fire Stick. Apps you use less frequently can go toward the right. Many people put streaming services they watch daily (like Prime Video or Netflix) on the far left, followed by music or news apps, with games and less-used apps further right.
You can also group similar apps together — all your streaming services in one section, all your music apps in another. This makes it easier to find what you want without scrolling through your entire home screen. Since you can move apps as many times as you want, feel free to experiment and change your layout if you find a different arrangement works better for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I move apps to a different row on my Fire Stick home screen?
No. Your Fire Stick home screen has one main row of apps that you scroll left and right through. You can't create multiple rows or move apps up and down. You can only arrange them left to right along that single row.
What happens to my app positions if I restart my Fire Stick?
Your app positions stay exactly where you put them. Restarting your Fire Stick does not reset the home screen or move apps back to their original order. Your custom arrangement will be there the next time you turn it on.
Can I move apps that came with my Fire Stick, or only ones I installed?
You can move any app on your home screen, whether it came pre-installed or you added it yourself. Built-in apps like Alexa, Prime Video, and Appstore can all be moved using the same process as any other app.
Is there a way to move apps faster or in bulk?
No. Each app must be moved individually using the press-and-hold method. There's no bulk-move feature or keyboard shortcut. The process is straightforward once you're used to it, but it does require moving one app at a time.
What if I accidentally moved an app and want to undo it?
There's no undo button, but you can straightforward move the app back to where it was. Highlight it, press and hold select, choose "Move," and use the arrow buttons to slide it back to its original position. This takes just a few seconds.