The remote control is useful to increase the volume, switch between apps, change programs, etc. from the comfort of your couch. But what if your Fire TV Stick remote is lost? Is it still possible to use your Fire TV Stick? Read on for all the ways to use the Fire TV Stick without a remote.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick comes with a number of optional settings that allow you to use it however you want. For instance, you can use it with the Fire TV remote control app. Or better yet, with a Bluetooth mouse. Read on to learn all the ways you can use your Fire TV Stick without a remote.
- 1 1. Control Fire TV Stick with phone app
- 2 2. How to Use Fire TV Stick with Your TV Remote
- 3 3. How to use an Alexa device to control the Fire TV Stick
- 4 4. How to control Fire TV Stick with Bluetooth mouse
- 5 5. Add another remote to your Fire TV Stick
- 6 FAQ for using Fire TV Stick
- 7 Seamless Binge Movies
1. Control Fire TV Stick with phone app
The easiest way to control the Fire TV Stick without a remote is to pair it with the Amazon Fire TV Stick remote app. With this app you will have access to all the controls normally available with the Fire TV remote. However, to control the volume, you will need to use the TV’s remote control.
Follow these steps to pair it with your Fire TV Stick.
Step 1: Download the Fire TV remote control app on your Android or iOS smartphone.
Step 2: Enable location services and Bluetooth of the device.
Step 3: Open the Fire TV remote control app. Then tap your Fire TV Stick.
This will create a PIN that appears on your TV screen.
Step 4: Enter this PIN into the Fire TV app.
The Fire TV remote app is complete and ready to use with your Amazon Fire TV Stick.
2. How to Use Fire TV Stick with Your TV Remote
If you lose your Fire TV Stick remote, the TV remote can be useful. The CEC feature allows you to connect your TV’s remote control to a number of different devices, saving you the hassle of using a different remote for everything.
A simple change in your Fire TV Stick’s settings will allow you to use a CEC-compliant remote with your Fire TV streaming device. Follow these steps to do that.
Note: Before starting, make sure that CEC is enabled on your TV remote. For more, check out our guide to the HDMI-CEC protocol and how it works.
Step 1: Turn on Fire TV Stick, go to Settings and select Device control.
Step 2: Here, select Manage Equipment.
Step 3: Scroll down and select Advanced settings.
Step 4: Go to the Home button and change it from ‘HDMI-CEC Only’ to ‘IR and HDMI-CEC’.
You should now be able to use your TV remote with the Fire TV Stick.
3. How to use an Alexa device to control the Fire TV Stick
Gone are the days when you needed to press buttons on your remote to change channels. Now, just say a command like “Alexa, open Netflix on Fire TV Stick” and watch the magic happen. To do this, pair your Alexa device with your Fire TV Stick and control it with voice commands. This is the way.
Note: Your Alexa device and Fire TV Stick need to be registered to the same Amazon account.
Step 1: Open the Amazon Alexa app on your device.
Step 2: In the top right corner, tap the + icon.
Step 3: Here, tap on Add device.
Step 4: Scroll down and tap TV.
Step 5: Then, tap on Fire TV.
Step 6: Here, tap on ‘Link your Alexa device’.
Step 7: Now, select your device and tap Continue.
This will link the Fire TV Stick to your Alexa device. You can also check out our other article if you have any problems connecting your Fire TV Stick to Alexa.
4. How to control Fire TV Stick with Bluetooth mouse
The Amazon Fire TV Stick also supports some Bluetooth devices. Using this feature, you can connect a Bluetooth mouse and use it to control your Fire TV Stick even if you lose your remote. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Open Fire TV Stick. Go to Settings and select ‘Bluetooth Controllers & Devices’.
Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Other Bluetooth Devices’.
Step 3: Here, select ‘Add Bluetooth Devices’.
Once your Bluetooth mouse appears in the list, select it to add it to your Fire TV Stick. Then use it to operate your Fire TV streaming device.
5. Add another remote to your Fire TV Stick
While using the methods above will help with navigating and operating the Fire TV Stick, it may not be a long-term solution for many people. So, to use a replacement device or a new remote, let’s see how we can, if necessary, reset and pair it with the Fire TV Stick.
Reset Fire TV Stick remote
While the Fire TV Stick allows you to pair up to 7 remotes at a time, each remote can only be paired with 1 Fire TV streaming device at a time. So if you’re using an old remote and it’s already paired with another TV, you may need to reset it first. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Unplug your Fire TV Stick and wait for a minute.
Step 2: Then, on your old remote, press and hold the Left button, the Menu button, and the Back button simultaneously for about 12 seconds.
Step 3: Release the buttons and wait another 5 seconds. Now, remove the batteries from the remote control.
Step 4: Plug the Fire TV Stick back in and wait another minute.
Step 5: Now, insert the battery back into the remote.
Your Fire TV remote is now reset. Now, follow the steps below to pair it with your Fire TV Stick.
Pairing the Fire TV Stick remote control
There are two main ways we can pair the remote, new or old, with the Fire TV Stick: by using the Home Button and using the Fire TV remote control app. Let’s take a closer look at both.
The first and easiest way to pair your Fire TV remote with your TV is to use the Home button. Just press and hold the Home button for 10 seconds while pointing the remote towards the Fire TV Stick. A light will appear on the remote, indicating that it is paired.
You can press and hold the Home button for another 10 seconds if it doesn’t work the first time.
Method 2: Using the Amazon Fire TV Stick Remote App
Another way to pair your remote is through the Fire TV Stick’s settings menu, which you can access using the Fire TV’s remote app. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Using the Fire TV remote app, go to Settings on the Firestick and select ‘Bluetooth Controllers & Devices’.
Step 2: Select ‘Amazon Fire TV Remote’.
Step 3: Scroll down and select ‘Add New Remote’.
Step 4: Select your remote from the list.
Step 5: Now press and hold the home button on your remote and when it says ready to pair, tap the select button on your Fire TV Remote app.
Your Fire TV Stick remote is complete and ready to use.
FAQ for using Fire TV Stick
1. Can I still use my old Fire TV Stick remote after unsubscribing?
No, the Fire TV remote must be connected to your Fire TV Stick to use it. To re-enroll, go to Settings > Bluetooth Devices & Controllers > Amazon Fire TV Remote > Add New Remote. Then select your remote from the list and follow the on-screen instructions to pair it again.
2. Can I use other Bluetooth devices to control my Fire TV Stick?
Yes, you can use other Bluetooth devices like keyboards to control your Fire TV Stick.
3. Can I play games using the Amazon Fire TV remote app?
Yes, you can play games using the Amazon Fire TV remote app.
Seamless Binge Movies
So here are all the ways you can use Fire TV Stick without remote. Because losing your remote shouldn’t get in the way of your plans. If you have any other ways that work for you, let us know in the comments. Until then, happy streaming!
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