The Amazon Fire TV Stick is an exceptional device that you can use for streaming your favorite TV shows and movies. With every Fire TV Stick that you purchase, you’ll get a Fire TV Stick Remote. As it is with every Remote, they can often get damaged and have problems with the buttons getting jammed or the device not pairing with the Fire TV Stick. The only sensible solution will be to replace the Fire TV Stick Remote.
This raises the question, can you pair a new Fire TV Stick Remote without the old one? Yes, it is possible and you’ll get to know that here. In this guide, you will get to know how to pair a new Fire TV Stick Remote without the old one.
How to pair a new Fire TV Stick Remote without the old one
- First, you should download the Amazon Fire TV app on your Android or iOS device
- Launch the Amazon Fire TV app
- Ensure that you’re signing in with the same Amazon account that you used for signing in to your Amazon Fire TV Stick
- Make sure that your mobile and Fire TV Stick are connected to the same Wi-Fi network
- If you’re using the app for the first time, you should select the Amazon Fire TV Stick device on your screen
- You can now use the app as a remote
- If you wish to use the dedicated replacement remote for your Fire TV Stick, you must open the Settings menu on the app
- After that, select Controls and Bluetooth devices
- Then, select Amazon Fire TV Remotes
- Tap on the “Add New Remote” option and select the remote that you wish to pair to your Fire TV Stick
- On your replacement remote, you’ll need to press and hold the home button for 10 seconds or so. Your Fire TV Stick can now detect the new remote and easily pair it with the remote.
