Are you struggling with your Firestick remote’s volume control? Well! You are not alone, because pairing the remote to the Firestick can be a challenge, but you can streamline the process by following a few simple steps.
You got that right! We are here to shed light on the process of pairing a Firestick remote to TV volume. It doesn’t matter whether you are dealing with a stubborn remote or a new Firestick, just follow the simple step-by-step instructions to pair your Firestick to the remote.
Let’s understand how.
Why Should You Pair Firestick to Remote Volume?
If you want to have seamless navigation and want to get rid of the fumbling with your Firestick remote, pairing is important.
The pairing process is not rocket science and you can easily do it, whether you are setting up a new Firestick or replacing an old remote.
If your remote is paired correctly, you can seamlessly enjoy all the features of Firestick.
How to Pair Firestick to Remote Volume: 4-Easy Steps to Follow
Pairing Firestick to remote might be a daunting task for many, but with these 4-simple steps, the process can turn out to be a breeze.
Here’s how:
Step 1: Switch on the Firestick and Remote
First, you must ensure the Firestick device and remote have enough charge to pair. Plug your TV into a power outlet and connect the Firestick to your TV’s HDMI port.
Switch on the Firestick and ensure that the remote has batteries inserted. To pair with each other, both devices must be powered on.
Step 2: Prepare Your Firestick for Pairing
Go to the home screen of your Firestick on the TV, and visit ‘Settings’ by using the Firestick remote’s button.
In the setting menu, you will see the ‘Controllers & Bluetooth Devices’ option, tap on it. Now choose the ‘Amazon Fire TV Remotes’ option to jump in the next step.
Step 3: Put the Remote on Pairing Mode
Now, put your remote in pairing mode so that the Firestick device can find it easily. Now, select the ‘Add New Remote’ option on the ‘Amazon Fire TV Remotes’ screen.
Hold down some specific buttons like the ‘Home button’ or ‘Play/Pause button’ on the remote to put it into the pairing mode.
Read all the instructions appearing on the screen and follow them accordingly to start the pairing process. Once your remote is in pairing, it will search for Firestick devices to pair with.
Step 4: Complete the Process
Once your Firestick device detects the remote, a notification will pop up on your TV screen. Now, confirm the pairing by choosing the ‘Yes’ or ‘OK’ option (the prompt may vary according to the TV).
Now, the pairing process will be completed, and your Firestick device will be successfully paired with the remote.
How to Reset Firestick Remote to TV?
Sometimes you may face some connecting problems or the Firestick device buttons may be unresponsive. Then, you might have to reset the device, which can be done easily by following the below-mentioned steps:
- Switch off the TV, and remove the Firestick from the HDMI input, then wait for a minute.
- Press three buttons (Left, Menu, and Back buttons) together and hold it for at least 10-12 seconds. In case, your remote is Alexa Voice Remote (1st generation), you have to press the Left and Menu buttons simultaneously.
- Now, release the buttons and wait for 5 seconds. After that, remove the remote batteries.
- Plug the device again into the HDMI port and wait until the screen shows the remote can’t be detected error.
- Now, insert the batteries into your Fire TV remote.
- Press the Home button on the remote, and if the LED indicator flashes blue, your remote is paired. If not, press the Home button again for 10 seconds.
Conclusion
When you know the process of pairing a Firestick remote to TV volume, the entertainment lies at your fingertips. If you don’t know, following the above-mentioned steps can make the pairing process easier for you. That’s all!
FAQs
Yes, if your TV supports HDMI-CEC, you can connect the Firestick device to the TV. Just enable the HDMI-CEC on your Firestick and TV and configure the settings accordingly.
If you want to remove an old remote from the Firestick device, just visit Settings >> Controllers & Bluetooth Devices >> Amazon Fire TV Remotes, and now you can remove or unpair a remote by following the on-screen instructions.
The most probable reasons might be battery issues, interference from other devices, or sitting at a long distance from the TV range.
You can solve these issues by changing batteries, removing obstacles, or sitting a bit closer within the TV range, to resolve the issue.