Outstanding video! Sure enough our spare bedroom has the Firestick but was not used for over a year. the batteries were changed and still nothing. This fixed it.
Anyone remember when you could just plug something in and it would work. No dances to make it work, no turn around 3 times and say magic words, no downloading an app that you really don't want or need, no having to go online spend time to watch several YT vids to 'maybe' get an answer. OY
You are awesome, you saved by 25$ today. I already placed an order for a new remote and found this fix. It worked, and I canceled my new remote order. Though I was getting remote with FireStick 4K so it was a plus point for me.
good night thank sir you've really been a help to me and my sisters in this quarantine situation our fire stick end up not working and we watch our youtube video to help us set it up on our phone blessings
This worked great up until I got to the screen that is shown at 4:14 in your video. I can get to settings, but I am not able to scroll to the right to get to the Controllers and Bluetooth Devices list. Any suggestions? I am using the Amazon Fire TV app on an iPhone 6. Thanks for your help!
Ok, I did a little of all these tricks to get mine working again. Did the unplug 1st, changed batteries for the 6th time, then used the app to re-pair my remote and it finally worked!
Thank you so much it worked like a Charm... After so many remotes and probably 30+ videos this worked Perfect! You're Awesome 🏆 ***FTR my remote still won't pair but I can just use an old phone I have here in the house as a remote***
I should get two free months just for the frustration and aggravation of trying to open the remote. SMH! The rubber glove did the trick. Thank you for the person who recommended it.
Thank you! This was so helpful! Just a heads up to others, it looks like the app is now just the "Fire TV" app and the name no longer references "remote".
I have been using the app which was a nice WORKAROUND, but my Fire TV got disconnected from my WiFi network and so now the Fire TV is unpaired from the phone... Btw, ur physical remote works perfectly fine... mine is dead / flatlined, Only last 1 month...
I don’t usually comment but you sir in sharing your knowledge have blessed me tremendously!! I thank you and pray you will experience many blessings in return! Shalom!!
Thank you so much for showing me how to unlock the remote. The instructions were clear & easy. Awesome job for showing me how to add the app on my phone too.
Thank you so much. I had to download the app and use it to pair with my remote. Now both my remote and my phone work as a remote. I really appreciate this. I would have never figured it out.
Dude! you are the MAN!!! thank you so much for this...crappy china batteries the remote came with died then the firetv didnt recognize the remote after fresh batteries, was stuck on home screen, downloaded this app and phone works better than the remote and is more user friendly lol, but connected the remote back and now im good to go, *liked* thank you again! -Bro-D
I connected my firestick at someone else’s house and, for some reason their regular remote is connected to it and not the firestick remote? I can still utilize it with their regular tv remote but, it’s just a pain in the ass esp since the volume keeps getting raised everytime I pause, rewind, or fast forward. Any suggestions? (I don’t want to loose all my apps/info on it either)
I cannot find that app in the Play Store. I thought I had an answer to my firestick remote that won't pair. I don't have a FireTV, just a Samsung Smart TV. The two different apps I downloaded weren't the right ones and I followed what you wrote in the video. Yes, I am using an Android Phone.
Hi thanks for your tutorial. I have downloaded the app and managed to get back to the home screen. However when I select settings it will not allow me to navigate within the settings menu to the fire stick in order to pair it. Please can you tell me how this is done. It seems my problem is navigating across the settings menu to get to the extreme right to the remotes and Bluetooth devices Many thanks
how long does this actually take to pair? I've been trying this over and over without success. A few times the fire even fell asleep while I was waiting so clearly it wasn't working.
I unplugged my Firestick for about 2 mins. Then made 15-20 attempts of holding the home button but it finally worked. I've never smiled so Much in my life lol
This guy is sort of correct. Because unless your tv's remote is paired with the fire stick you will not be able to see in the settings that your batteries are 'offline' in that case i solved it by getting some alkaline batteries and it started to work immediately
Me too l have removed everything unplugged , new batteries, router unplugged, and if l get a message to say go to settings , it won't move . Tried all the tips on TH-cam. Still frozen Been doing this for 3 hours now. Unless l get to settings l can't solve the problem 😡😡😡
My remote did not work (at all) after not using it for a while. However, the batteries showed having significant power (75%+)but below the voltage threshold that you mentioned ( about1.4volts) I have a testing meter and when you mentioned checking the batteries, I did. Much to my surprise, when I changed the batteries.... the new batteries allowed the remote to work perfectly. For those who do not have a voltmeter(aks digital multimeter), you can purchase an inexpensive battery tester(handy to have around the home) to see how much power remains in your batteries. Thanks for the tip about changing the batteries even if they have power remaining. Remote not works great!!
Thank you so much. My remote would work on and off all day. Sometimes hours would go by without it pairing no matter what I did. Now I can use my fire tablet as a remote if I need to.
I unplugged the power supply from the wall for 15 sec. Then reconnected my iPhone app for fire tv. Used that to get to settings and paired my remote that way. It showed it was already paired so I unpaired the remote then paired again (all through the iPhone app) and the remote worked.
that was great but i cant get the remote to work still i dont have the home screen connection so i cant go to settings so iam stuck i would really appreciate your help on this one iam currentl using my tv remote and is only so far i can reach using it
I recently had a working Fire/Alexa remote crap out on me. I learned a few things: 1) if you place the remote physically right next to the Fire device, it will pair more easily, especially if your 2.4GHz wireless router is jamming Bluetooth, or vice-versa. I have encountered Bluetooth interference with Wi-Fi for well over 10 years. It's basically a crap protocol, I'm guessing because it was designed when most Wi-Fi and other devices used the 900MHz band. The fact that Amazon's OEM would use 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in the same small devices amazes me. www.goldtouch.com/stop-bluetooth-interference-messing-devices/ 2) The hardware design of the Fire remote with Alexa is also crap, unless their main purpose was to ensure future business in replacing these remotes. There are seven (7) screws that attach the single circuit board to the remote enclosure, but none that hold the two halves of the enclosure together. Instead, they used some kind of "model cement" or superglue that prevents a person from separating the halves without causing at least cosmetic damage. 3) Interestingly, there is an "OZMO2000 Single-chip ultra-low power Wi-Fi Direct" chip on the circuit board. This supports 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz Wi-Fi, audio, and a bunch more, but essentially it allows Wi-Fi client devices to link to one another without an access point. fccid.io/XGB-TB6060/Operational-Description/Datasheet-1-2045447.pdf Also of interest is the fact that there is no chip on the board that seems related to Bluetooth 4) The connection from the two batteries to the circuit board is made by four (4) spring contacts. My personal guess is that most issues with these remotes are due to this poor power connection. I bent the springs a bit for more contact pressure. Anyway, I put the two halves back together (the battery cover will hold them) and it's working for now.
My stick was reset to factory default now it wont pair with remote. Just keeps saying searching for remote, I hold the home button for then 10 seconds but nothing seems to work.
I am just watching my favorite show Supernatural, which was put there from a friend for e. So I just go to fav, click on it. But only a few episodes play in each season. I checked all the connections, everythings good. But I am upstairs fro the router. Not sure if thats the reason. But I can't get much. Theres 22 episodes a season. I might be able to watch 2-5. Its sorta o waste for me, cuz i cant move the router closer to me. So any thoughts?? I did all ur things. N also another video. N still nothing. IDK. sucks
Outstanding video! Sure enough our spare bedroom has the Firestick but was not used for over a year. the batteries were changed and still nothing. This fixed it.
Worked for me... you are awesome.... was a slight delay in the remote working but after replaying your vid my remote started working lol
Anyone remember when you could just plug something in and it would work. No dances to make it work, no turn around 3 times and say magic words, no downloading an app that you really don't want or need, no having to go online spend time to watch several YT vids to 'maybe' get an answer. OY
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DUDE thank you!! I thought my remote was broken for the last month and this just fixed it!
This is the best, most forward firestick help video. Thank you so much
You are awesome, you saved by 25$ today. I already placed an order for a new remote and found this fix. It worked, and I canceled my new remote order. Though I was getting remote with FireStick 4K so it was a plus point for me.
This video was so amazing and helpful. it saved my night. I cannot thank you enough !
Thank you so much this is the third control I bought and I had with firestick, I should have done this since the beginning. THANK U GOD BLESS U
Thank you so much for this video. It made my day. My remote wasn't working and after watching this video it's now working
good night thank sir you've really been a help to me and my sisters in this quarantine situation our fire stick end up not working and we watch our youtube video to help us set it up on our phone blessings
Just had to use your video to fix this issue. Thanks a lot!
Omg thanks! This fixed my issues with my remote, I thought I had to re-purchase.
This worked great up until I got to the screen that is shown at 4:14 in your video. I can get to settings, but I am not able to scroll to the right to get to the Controllers and Bluetooth Devices list. Any suggestions? I am using the Amazon Fire TV app on an iPhone 6. Thanks for your help!
Ok, I did a little of all these tricks to get mine working again. Did the unplug 1st, changed batteries for the 6th time, then used the app to re-pair my remote and it finally worked!
it still works to this day thanks sooo much
Thank you so much it worked like a Charm... After so many remotes and probably 30+ videos this worked Perfect! You're Awesome 🏆
***FTR my remote still won't pair but I can just use an old phone I have here in the house as a remote***
Thanks bro
Great step by step directions .
You’re a life saver !!!!!!
This is so effective......i never knew they had an app for this ..thanx for sharing
THANK YOU!! Unplugging the power cord to the Firestick worked, after 4 weeks without service. I couldn't figure out why.
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I should get two free months just for the frustration and aggravation of trying to open the remote. SMH! The rubber glove did the trick. Thank you for the person who recommended it.
Actually, this is actually a good actual video. Thanks.
@Charles Actually your comment is actually awesome?
Thank you! This was so helpful! Just a heads up to others, it looks like the app is now just the "Fire TV" app and the name no longer references "remote".
I have been using the app which was a nice WORKAROUND, but my Fire TV got disconnected from my WiFi network and so now the Fire TV is unpaired from the phone... Btw, ur physical remote works perfectly fine... mine is dead / flatlined, Only last 1 month...
Thank you so much your a genius my remote is working like new👍👍👍👍
I don’t usually comment but you sir in sharing your knowledge have blessed me tremendously!!
I thank you and pray you will experience many blessings in return!
Shalom!!
This worked perfectly know me and my family can happily watch TV!
Thank you so much for showing me how to unlock the remote. The instructions were clear & easy. Awesome job for showing me how to add the app on my phone too.
Thank you so much bro you saved my money.
Thanks very much for your help. It worked great and it was extremely easy and fast to reconnect my fire stick. Keep posting your comments. 😊😊👍👍
Use rechargeable batteries
Thank you!! I had been using the Fire TV remote app for weeks. Very annoying.
Thank you 🙏🏿!! By pointing remote directly at FIRE STICK -behind TV-it synced on the first try!! Been trying for an hour!!
Thank you for such informative video it helped me a lot
OMG! I LOVE YOU!! I could not get the back off this stupid remote and couldn't Netflix and Chill. Lol! You saved my day. Thank you sooo much!!
Thank you so much. I had to download the app and use it to pair with my remote. Now both my remote and my phone work as a remote. I really appreciate this. I would have never figured it out.
I didn't even know you could do all that! Awesome vid!
Thanks a lot for all ur help.
Thank you for the help.....I can now once again watch my firestick
This is so cool...I turned my phone into a remote!
Thank you. It worked. Very helpful.
This ALWAYS HAPPENS to me! Always. Thankfully this video exists or else I would be less sane.
thanks bud! totally worked
Thank you so much!!!! it actually works!!!
I didn't know about this App but I held the Home button for 10 seconds and it started working again! Thanks! #FOS
This the only video anywhere that helped me out
Perfect! Thank you. I ordered a new Fire stick and will use the app on my phone until then. Thank you!
Dude! you are the MAN!!! thank you so much for this...crappy china batteries the remote came with died then the firetv didnt recognize the remote after fresh batteries, was stuck on home screen, downloaded this app and phone works better than the remote and is more user friendly lol, but connected the remote back and now im good to go, *liked* thank you again! -Bro-D
This video is amazing! Thank you so much
Thank you! It made it very easy to do following your video
Thanks! It worked after trying numerous other attemps of holding select button & home button👋👍
Working--thank you!!!!!!
Thanks it work pressing the home button plus changing batteries
just do what i did unplug it and plug it back in... it worked!
I connected my firestick at someone else’s house and, for some reason their regular remote is connected to it and not the firestick remote? I can still utilize it with their regular tv remote but, it’s just a pain in the ass esp since the volume keeps getting raised everytime I pause, rewind, or fast forward. Any suggestions? (I don’t want to loose all my apps/info on it either)
I put in fresh batteries, and now the remote doesn't work now. I tested the batteries, brand new and full power. Any thoughts?
Awesome content. . . It was very helpful for me!!! I was connected before the video was done!!!
I cannot find that app in the Play Store. I thought I had an answer to my firestick remote that won't pair. I don't have a FireTV, just a Samsung Smart TV. The two different apps I downloaded weren't the right ones and I followed what you wrote in the video. Yes, I am using an Android Phone.
Worked like a charm!! Thanks!
Nice explanation. The phone ap works great, but the remote...not so much
Thanks it working 😊
Worked. Thank you
Hi thanks for your tutorial. I have downloaded the app and managed to get back to the home screen. However when I select settings it will not allow me to navigate within the settings menu to the fire stick in order to pair it. Please can you tell me how this is done. It seems my problem is navigating across the settings menu to get to the extreme right to the remotes and Bluetooth devices Many thanks
Your method worked perfectly. Thank you.
Going to try it when I get home.
How do u operate the volume and power button
Worked after 0:21 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Brilliant! Thanks so much--this worked like a charm.
This actually works seriously
Thank you so much bro ..
Now that I can use my phone as a remote for my second tv, can I take my original FS remote back to my original fire stick in my bedroom?
how long does this actually take to pair? I've been trying this over and over without success. A few times the fire even fell asleep
while I was waiting so clearly it wasn't working.
I've tried it all and it still doesn't work -
Just make sure you have fresh batteries
I unplugged my Firestick for about 2 mins. Then made 15-20 attempts of holding the home button but it finally worked. I've never smiled so Much in my life lol
This guy is sort of correct. Because unless your tv's remote is paired with the fire stick you will not be able to see in the settings that your batteries are 'offline' in that case i solved it by getting some alkaline batteries and it started to work immediately
Thank u so much u save me $20 for a replacement
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You are a life saver thank you so much
Issue is I can’t connect to the WiFi to get it to connect and the remote won’t work either
I've had mine since june 11th of 2020. And mine is stuck on a locked screen.
Me too l have removed everything unplugged , new batteries, router unplugged, and if l get a message to say go to settings , it won't move . Tried all the tips on TH-cam. Still frozen Been doing this for 3 hours now. Unless l get to settings l can't solve the problem 😡😡😡
You just made my day. My remote works now and thank you
Thanks!!! 😎😁
it worked thanks mann
My remote did not work (at all) after not using it for a while. However, the batteries showed having significant power (75%+)but below the voltage threshold that you mentioned ( about1.4volts) I have a testing meter and when you mentioned checking the batteries, I did. Much to my surprise, when I changed the batteries.... the new batteries allowed the remote to work perfectly. For those who do not have a voltmeter(aks digital multimeter), you can purchase an inexpensive battery tester(handy to have around the home) to see how much power remains in your batteries. Thanks for the tip about changing the batteries even if they have power remaining. Remote not works great!!
Thank you so much. My remote would work on and off all day. Sometimes hours would go by without it pairing no matter what I did. Now I can use my fire tablet as a remote if I need to.
Do you have an older version or a newer version?
@@guppelle I've had my fire stick for about 4 years ago and am using fire 10 tablet.
I unplugged the power supply from the wall for 15 sec. Then reconnected my iPhone app for fire tv. Used that to get to settings and paired my remote that way. It showed it was already paired so I unpaired the remote then paired again (all through the iPhone app) and the remote worked.
We shouldn't have to go thru this shot it should be and always work this is b.s.
I agree we have one firestick remote that always has pairing problems.
that was great but i cant get the remote to work still i dont have the home screen connection so i cant go to settings so iam stuck i would really appreciate your help on this one iam currentl using my tv remote and is only so far i can reach using it
Omg I love u !! THXS SO MUCH
love bro love you save my money
Finally what I was looking for. Thanks for saving the day. Its 1pm and my boys can finally watch TV. 🤣 (they've been watching since breakfast) 🤣🤣🤣
I recently had a working Fire/Alexa remote crap out on me.
I learned a few things:
1) if you place the remote physically right next to the Fire device, it will pair more easily, especially if your 2.4GHz wireless router is jamming Bluetooth, or vice-versa. I have encountered Bluetooth interference with Wi-Fi for well over 10 years. It's basically a crap protocol, I'm guessing because it was designed when most Wi-Fi and other devices used the 900MHz band. The fact that Amazon's OEM would use 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in the same small devices amazes me.
www.goldtouch.com/stop-bluetooth-interference-messing-devices/
2) The hardware design of the Fire remote with Alexa is also crap, unless their main purpose was to ensure future business in replacing these remotes. There are seven (7) screws that attach the single circuit board to the remote enclosure, but none that hold the two halves of the enclosure together. Instead, they used some kind of "model cement" or superglue that prevents a person from separating the halves without causing at least cosmetic damage.
3) Interestingly, there is an "OZMO2000 Single-chip ultra-low power Wi-Fi Direct" chip on the circuit board. This supports 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz Wi-Fi, audio, and a bunch more, but essentially it allows Wi-Fi client devices to link to one another without an access point.
fccid.io/XGB-TB6060/Operational-Description/Datasheet-1-2045447.pdf
Also of interest is the fact that there is no chip on the board that seems related to Bluetooth
4) The connection from the two batteries to the circuit board is made by four (4) spring contacts. My personal guess is that most issues with these remotes are due to this poor power connection. I bent the springs a bit for more contact pressure.
Anyway, I put the two halves back together (the battery cover will hold them) and it's working for now.
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Thanks so much. It worked
Thanks! it paired up!
Thank you sooooo mu h it worked!!!!!
Worked perfectly! Many Thanks to you!
My stick was reset to factory default now it wont pair with remote. Just keeps saying searching for remote, I hold the home button for then 10 seconds but nothing seems to work.
I have the same problem.
should the reemote light come on when press
I am just watching my favorite show Supernatural, which was put there from a friend for e. So I just go to fav, click on it. But only a few episodes play in each season. I checked all the connections, everythings good. But I am upstairs fro the router. Not sure if thats the reason. But I can't get much. Theres 22 episodes a season. I might be able to watch 2-5. Its sorta o waste for me, cuz i cant move the router closer to me. So any thoughts?? I did all ur things. N also another video. N still nothing. IDK. sucks
My TV is Al - Faris , it is not showing in the TV Brand List. What can I do ??
What if you can't get it to connect to the network
Wayland Whitehead same problem
What do you do if your battery on the fire stick remote says it's offline?
Thanks for your help