It is a supremely frustrating experience when your TV remote doesn’t work. Typically, the way to fix it is to replace the batteries. However, as TV remotes get smarter and smarter, sometimes you need a few extra steps to get a TV remote functioning again when it’s not acting right. Amazon Fire TV remotes are a good example of such a smart remote.
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As of this writing, there are three mainFire TVremote types. You have the Alexa Voice Remote, the standard Fire TV remote, and the Basic Edition remote. We’ll run through how to reset all three variants, which should work for TVs andFire TV sticks. If you don’t have one of these three variants, you can try all three methods to see if one works for you.
How to reset most Fire TV remotes
This method should work for most Fire TV remotes, so it’s the one we recommend first.
This method should work for every Fire TV remote except for the Alexa Voice Remote 1st Generation and the Basic Edition Remote, which have slightly different methods that we’ll cover below.
How to reset Basic Edition Remote
The Basic Edition Remote has a different reset method from the rest of the Fire TV remote family. Here’s how to do it.
Once done, your remote should be reset and back to the proper working order. Again, if something doesn’t work right, start over from step one and try again.
How to reset Alexa Voice Remote (1st generation)
Like the Basic Edition Remote, the 1st Generation Alexa Voice Remote has a slightly different reset method from the rest of the Fire TV remotes. Here’s how to do that one.
Once done, your remote should be reset, paired, and ready to go. If, at any point, you get lost in the process or something starts acting wonky, simply repeat the steps again.
What does resetting a Fire TV remote do?
It’s similar to reconnecting a Bluetooth device to your phone or computer. Sometimes, the connection between the remote and host device gets messed up. By completely disconnecting the remote and then pairing it fresh to the TV, it can solve some of those connection-based issues, much like how reconnecting a pair ofBluetooth headphonesto your phone can magically clear up a poor connection. It’s the Fire TV remote version of turning it off and back on again.
How many Fire TV remotes are there?
By our count, Amazon has nine different remotes as of this writing. They include:
How can I tell which type of remote I have?
Amazon has a handyset of graphics herethat show images of all the remotes. You can also refer to the image above. Generally speaking, they are fairly easy to pick out based on appearance alone, as each remote has subtly different design features. For example, all the Alexa Voice Remotes have either a microphone button or a button with the Alexa logo on it with a slightly different button layout.
How do I reset the Fire TV app?
The Fire TV app can act as a remote for your Fire TV device once you set it up that way. If the app is acting wonky, there are a few troubleshooting tips you can do to get it working again. However, the fastest, most efficient, and all-encompassing method is to simply uninstall and reinstall the app again from either the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or Amazon Appstore, depending on what type of device you have. Doing so will wipe the data and cache automatically, and let you set up the app again with your TV from scratch.
