Reset Your Fire TV Remote
If your remote isn't working, try resetting it.
To reset most Fire TV remotes:
- Unplug your Fire TV from the power supply and HDMI input, then wait 60 seconds.
- Press and hold the Left button
, Menu button
, and Back button
at the same time. Hold them for 12
seconds. - Release the buttons and wait 5 seconds.
- Remove the batteries from your remote.
- Plug in your Fire TV and wait for the on-screen remote detection error message.
- Put the batteries back in your remote.
- Press the Home button
.
When the LED indicator blinks
blue, your remote is paired successfully. If it's not paired, press the Home button for 10 seconds.
Note: Not all remotes have an LED
indicator light.
To reset Basic Edition Remote:
- Press and hold the Home button
. At the same time, press the Menu
button three times.
- Release the Home button
.
- Press the Menu button
9 times.
- Remove the batteries from your remote.
- Unplug your Fire TV from the power supply and HDMI input, then wait 60 seconds.
- Put the batteries back in your remote, and then plug in your Fire TV.
- Once the Home screen appears, press
and hold the Home button for 40 seconds.
- Wait 60 seconds for setup to complete.
To reset Alexa Voice Remote (1st Generation):
- Unplug your Fire TV from the power supply and HDMI input, then wait 60 seconds.
- Press and hold the Left button
and Menu button
at the same time. Hold them for 12
seconds.
- Release the buttons and wait 5 seconds.
- Remove the batteries from your remote.
- Plug in your Fire TV and wait for the on-screen remote detection error message.
- Put the batteries back in your remote.
- Press the Home button
on the remote.
Your remote should be paired
now. If your remote hasn't paired, press the Home button for 10 seconds.
For more help, try our 鶹 Fire TV forum.
