I love how Amazon Fire Stick allows
us to binge-watch shows and movies. It comes with a portable device and a
remote for easy operation. For those who do not know what an Amazon Fire Stick
is, it is a small portable device that streams movies, games, photos, videos,
and even music. You can carry this everywhere to enjoy its service. But a
proper setup should be ensured every time when you use a different device. Only
then it works fine. If the device is not handled
properly, it can raise issues. Handle the device with care. Here, in this
article, I have helped you with suggestions about the working of the remote. It
also clears your confusion if you wanted to buy a new one. If something is wrong with the
remote, can you just buy the remote alone again?
Yes, of course, you can. There are
several options for buying a Fire Stick remote separately without buying the
device. But before concluding to this decision, try to find why your remote has
stopped working and see if the solution for it is here in the article. There is
no solution if the remote is lost but buy a new one. Lol, just kidding. But I
even have a solution for you to know what to dowhen you lost it. Check my other
article titled ‘What can I do if I lost my FireStick remote?’ The following may be the reasons if
your Fire Stick remote is not working properly.
Check the batteries
See if the problem of the remote is
because of its batteries. If the batteries had drained out, it would not work.
Try removing them and use fresh batteries to ensure if this is the reason why
it had trouble. Buy only alkaline batteries for long life and always have a
spare at home. Because you cannot immediately run to the store if your
batteries had drained out. Remember to clean the two metal prongs inside the
space.
Factory reset
If you find that the buttons in the
remote are not working, then try to factory reset it. This method will not
reset your remote to factory settings, it will just reset the remote. Disconnect
the device from all the power sources that it’s been connected to. Press the
Menu button, Back button, and Left navigation circle button simultaneously
together at least for 10 seconds.
Wait until at least 60 seconds for the remote
to factory reset. Now remove the batteries of the remote and unplug the device.
Wait for around 60 seconds and re-plug the device back to the TV. Wait until
the menu bar displays before inserting batteries into the remote. Once done,
insert the batteries and press hold the Home button for at least 30 seconds for
pairing the remote. See if the remote is functioning normally.
Proper pairing with a device
For a device to work properly, the
remote must be pre-configured. The batteries are connected through a Bluetooth
medium. Make a search if any other devices around had paired with the Fire
Stick remote. For this, unplug the Fire Stick from the HDMI port and plug it in
again. While the system is getting ready, press the Home button for 10 seconds
to connect with the device. A Fire Stick can connect and pair with 7 Bluetooth
devices. Check and disconnect the one that’s been a hurdle. If none of the above worked, then
you have to opt to buy another one. Since the Fire Stick works with Bluetooth
devices paired with, you will not have issues to find and pair a new one.
Buying a remote
You can find a new Fire Stick
remote on the Amazon website. There are still other websites that sell remotes
that you can pair with your Fire Stick devices. They are embedded with Bluetooth
and infrared technologies for the pairing. But usually, a fire stick doesn’t
employ infrared methods. If you are buying them from other websites, don’t fail
to check the warranty services that they offer. There are high chances of the
third party remote to not connect with your Fire Stick device. If the device
doesn’t pair with the remote that you buy, you should be able to exchange it.
It’s always good to buy the new
remote on the same platform or from the same dealer where you initially brought
your Fire Stick. To buy it on Amazon is the best option I would say. Because
you will already be familiar with how it works, so you will need not end up
getting stuck anywhere. They do not have the warranty problems like with outside
parties. In Amazon, if you need to buy a replacement remote, there is only a default choice: Alexa voice remote.
The Alexa voice remote has been
improvised on two factors.Also that they have built-in microphones and all of
the Alexa commands will work as the previous remote. The quality of volume
buttons is changed so that now you will need another remote to increase the
volume level. Second is the power button with which you need not use any other
remote to turn the device off.
The pairing of the new remote with
your Fire Stick device is very easy. You just need to disconnect your device
from the power sources. Go to the Settings and find Amazon Fire TV remotes under
the Bluetooth option. Choose to add new remote and connect the new remote with
your device. And press the Home button for 10 seconds, the device will get
paired.
Maintain a proper distance from
your Fire Stick device for the remote to work properly. The minimum distance
should at least be 10 feet. If your room is larger or if you find the device to
be far, find a position to re-arrange the device to be within the range. The
remote and the device should go along the line of sight. Do not keep any
electronic devices nearby or any object to obstruct the signals. I hope this
article cleared your doubts about buying a new remote. If so, share your views.
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