Remove a PIN in Settings

To remove a PIN from your Fire Stick, go to Settings on the home screen, then select Parental Controls. Choose Amazon PIN, and you will see the option to turn it off. Select Turn Off, and the system will ask you to enter your current PIN one final time to confirm. Once you do, the PIN protection is gone and anyone can access your Fire Stick without entering a code.

The process takes about two minutes. You need to know your current PIN to disable it — if you have forgotten it, you will need to reset your Fire Stick to factory settings, which erases all apps and settings and forces you to set up the device from the beginning.

Key Takeaways

  • You can remove a PIN by going to Settings > Parental Controls > Amazon PIN > Turn Off and confirming with your current PIN.
  • If you forget your PIN, the only way to regain access is to factory reset your Fire Stick, which deletes all your apps and data.
  • Removing a PIN means anyone with access to your Fire Stick can use it without a code, including children or guests.
  • You can also change your PIN instead of removing it entirely if you want to keep parental controls but use a different code.

What Happens When You Remove a PIN

Once the PIN is off, your Fire Stick no longer requires a code to launch apps, make purchases, or change settings. This matters if you share your Fire Stick with family members or guests — they will have full control without any restrictions.

If you have children in the house, removing the PIN also removes the barrier to paid content and in-app purchases. Apps like games or streaming services can be opened and used freely. Consider whether you want to keep some form of protection before you remove it entirely.

Change Your PIN Instead of Removing It

If you want to keep parental controls but use a different code, you do not have to remove the PIN. Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Amazon PIN, then select Change PIN. Enter your current PIN, then create a new four-digit code. You can use any combination of numbers you want.

Changing the PIN is faster than removing it and adding it back later if you change your mind about protection. It also keeps the same level of control in place without a gap where the device is unprotected.

Recover a Forgotten PIN

If you do not remember your PIN, you cannot turn it off through Settings — the system will not let you proceed without entering the correct code first. Your only option is to factory reset the Fire Stick. This erases all your apps, logins, and settings and returns the device to the state it was in when you first bought it.

To factory reset, go to Settings > System > Reset to Factory Defaults. The device will restart and ask you to set it up again, including signing in to your Amazon account. After setup is complete, you can set a new PIN or leave parental controls off entirely.

PIN Protection and Purchases

The PIN in Parental Controls also blocks purchases on your Fire Stick. When PIN protection is on, anyone trying to buy something through an app or the Amazon store will need to enter the code first. Removing the PIN removes this purchase protection as well.

If you want to keep purchase protection but remove other restrictions, check whether your Fire Stick has a separate purchase PIN option in Settings. Some models allow you to set purchase protection independently from general parental controls.

Set Up a New PIN After Removing the Old One

If you remove your PIN and later decide you want one back, the process is the same as setting it up for the first time. Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Amazon PIN, then select Turn On. Create a four-digit PIN and confirm it. The system will ask you to enter it again to make sure you typed it correctly.

Write down your new PIN somewhere safe so you do not forget it. If you lose it again, you will have to factory reset the device to regain control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I remove the PIN and then want it back?

You can turn the PIN back on anytime by going to Settings > Parental Controls > Amazon PIN > Turn On and creating a new four-digit code. There is no waiting period or penalty for turning it off and back on.

Does removing the PIN affect my Amazon account?

No. Removing the PIN only affects your Fire Stick device. Your Amazon account, passwords, and payment methods stay the same. You will still be signed in to your account and can make purchases if you choose to.

Can I remove the PIN from a Fire Stick I do not own?

No. You need the correct PIN to remove it. If you do not know the PIN and the device owner is not available, a factory reset is the only way forward, and that erases everything on the device.

Will removing the PIN remove parental controls completely?

Yes. The PIN is the main parental control on Fire Stick. Once you turn it off, there is no code protection, though you can still restrict content by age rating in some apps if they have their own parental controls built in.