Pairing a new or replacement remote to your Fire Stick

To pair an Amazon remote to your Fire Stick, hold the Home button (the house icon) on the remote for about 10 seconds until the light on the remote blinks orange. Your Fire Stick will recognize the remote automatically within a few seconds, and the light will turn green when pairing is complete. You do not need to enter a code or access any settings menu — the pairing happens wirelessly through Bluetooth.

This process works whether you are setting up a brand-new remote or reconnecting one that has been unpaired. The Fire Stick will accept the first remote that attempts to pair with it, so if you have multiple remotes in the room, keep the others at least 10 feet away during pairing to avoid confusion.

Key Takeaways

  • Hold the Home button for 10 seconds until the remote light blinks orange, then wait for it to turn green.
  • Pairing happens automatically through Bluetooth — you do not need to enter codes or navigate menus.
  • Keep other remotes away from your Fire Stick during pairing to prevent the wrong device from connecting.
  • If pairing fails, restart your Fire Stick by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then try again.
  • Some Fire Stick models use infrared remotes instead of Bluetooth, which do not require pairing at all.

Checking which type of remote you have

Amazon makes two kinds of Fire Stick remotes: Bluetooth remotes and infrared remotes. Bluetooth remotes have a microphone button (usually labeled with a microphone icon) and require pairing. Infrared remotes do not have a microphone and do not need to be paired — they work when ready out of the box by pointing at the Fire Stick like a traditional TV remote.

You can tell which type you have by looking at the remote itself. If there is a circular button with a microphone symbol, it is a Bluetooth remote. If the remote has no microphone button and looks more like a standard remote control, it is infrared. The pairing steps in this guide explore only to Bluetooth remotes.

What to do if the remote will not pair

If the light does not blink orange when you hold the Home button, or if it blinks but never turns green, the remote may not have enough battery power. Replace the batteries (usually two AA batteries) and try again. Hold the Home button for the full 10 seconds — releasing too early will stop the pairing attempt.

If the remote still will not pair after a battery change, restart your Fire Stick by unplugging it from power for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. Wait for the Fire Stick to fully boot up (the light on the device will stop blinking), then try pairing the remote again. If pairing still fails, the remote itself may be faulty and may need to be replaced.

Pairing a second or replacement remote to the same Fire Stick

You can pair multiple Bluetooth remotes to a single Fire Stick. To add a second remote, straightforward repeat the pairing process: hold the Home button on the new remote for 10 seconds until it blinks orange, then wait for it to turn green. The Fire Stick will add it to its list of paired devices without removing the first remote.

If you are replacing a lost or broken remote with a new one, the old remote will remain paired to your Fire Stick even after you pair the new one. You can unpair the old remote by going to Settings > Remotes and Bluetooth Devices > Other Bluetooth Devices, selecting the old remote, and choosing Unpair. This step is optional but keeps your device list clean.

Pairing a Fire Stick remote to a different Fire Stick

If you have multiple Fire Sticks in your home and want to move a remote from one to another, you must first unpair it from the original device. Go to Settings > Remotes and Bluetooth Devices > Other Bluetooth Devices on the first Fire Stick, select the remote, and choose Unpair. Once unpaired, the remote will no longer control that Fire Stick.

After unpairing, move to the second Fire Stick and pair the remote using the standard method: hold the Home button for 10 seconds until the light blinks orange and turns green. The remote will now control only the second Fire Stick. If you want the remote to work with both devices, you will need to pair it separately to each one, which means holding the Home button on each Fire Stick in turn.

Troubleshooting when the remote controls the wrong Fire Stick

If your remote is controlling a different Fire Stick than the one you intended, it is because both devices are in pairing range and the remote paired with whichever one was closest or turned on first. Unpair the remote from the Fire Stick you do not want it to control, then move closer to the Fire Stick you do want and pair it there.

To prevent this in the future, keep Fire Sticks at least 15 feet apart if they are in the same room, or pair remotes one at a time with the other Fire Stick powered off. If you regularly use multiple Fire Sticks, consider labeling the remotes or using different colored cases so you know which remote is meant for which device.

When to contact Amazon support

If you have replaced the batteries, restarted the Fire Stick, and held the Home button for the full 10 seconds but the remote still will not pair, the remote may have a hardware fault. Contact Amazon support through the Amazon website or the Alexa app — you can describe the problem and they can walk you through additional troubleshooting steps or arrange a replacement.

You will need the serial number of your Fire Stick and the model number of the remote. Both are usually printed on the back of the devices. Amazon support can also help if you have lost your remote and need to order a replacement, or if you are unsure whether your remote is Bluetooth or infrared.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pair an infrared remote?

No. Infrared remotes work when ready without pairing — just point them at the Fire Stick like a traditional TV remote. Only Bluetooth remotes (the ones with a microphone button) require the pairing process described in this guide.

Can I use my Fire Stick remote with other devices?

Amazon Fire Stick remotes are designed for Fire Sticks and Fire TVs only. They cannot be paired to other brands of streaming devices or televisions. If you need to control a different device, you will need a remote made for that device.

What if I lose my remote?

You can still control your Fire Stick using the Alexa app on your phone — read it from the App Store or Google Play, sign in with your Amazon account, and select your Fire Stick from the list of devices. You can also order a replacement remote from Amazon's website and pair it using the steps in this guide.

How far away can the remote be from the Fire Stick?

Bluetooth remotes work within about 30 feet of the Fire Stick, as long as there are no major obstacles like thick walls between them. If your remote stops responding, move closer to the Fire Stick or check that the batteries are not dead.

Can I pair a third-party remote to my Fire Stick?

Most third-party remotes are not compatible with Fire Sticks. Stick with Amazon-branded remotes or remotes specifically labeled as compatible with Fire Stick devices. Check the product listing before purchasing to confirm compatibility.