We all hate it when a piece of technology we use on a daily basis becomes unresponsive or it doesn’t work properly. We depend highly on technology those days, and going even a couple of days without our laptops or smartphones can be very hard. The same applies to when we are home after work, and we just want to watch a movie with our loved ones, but our remote control suddenly becomes unresponsive. Keep reading to find out how to fix such issues with FireStick remote controls. 

Why can your remote control become unresponsive?

There are many reasons why your FireStick remote control can become unresponsive, and each of them usually requires a different type of fixing. Below we will talk about the most common reasons that might lead to these issues. 

 

However, note that there will be reasons that are easier to fix than others. If it is a major technical problem with your device, it might be better to contact the seller, and if your warranty is still valid, they might even give you a new remote or fix yours. Before taking any action, we highly advise you to read this guide from firesticktricks.com, full of useful tips. This guide is always kept up to date and is more than helpful for any FireStick user. Let’s have a look now over the most common users for unresponsive FireStick.

 

  • Batteries — You might be surprised that is the most common reason but maybe the last that most people will think of. FireStick remote controls, just like the others, need batteries to work, and you might consider replacing them from time to time. 
  • Pairing issues — Your FireStick might not be paired correctly with your TV, so this is why it is not working correctly. 
  • Interference issues — If there are any other devices connected to your TV or Bluetooth that are active on different devices, this might interfere with the remote. 
  • Distance — This is an issue that is very easy to fix. You just need to get closer to the TV, and this will be corrected.
  • Obstructions —  If there are many obstructions on the way, it will be almost impossible for the remote to send any signals to the TV.
  • Damage — Anything can happen to your remote and cause any external or internal damage. For example, water damage might make your remote completely unresponsive.
  • Compatibility — If you are bit using the original remote control, maybe there are issues with the compatibility.

How to fix unresponsive FireStick remote control

We will now follow the same logic to propose possible fixes as we mentioned the most common problems.

How to Fix an Unresponsive FireStick Remote?

  • Batteries — This one you can probably easily guess. You just need two new AAA batteries, and changing them is quite easy. You can also use rechargeable batteries if you prefer. 
  • Pairing issues — By default, each FireStick device is paired with the remote it comes with. However, when you put your device on and if the remote control is not working, you will have to pair it manually. Or for different reasons, the pairing might stop work at some point, and here are the steps you need to follow:

Ensure your FireStick is on;

  • Boot up the Fire TV;
  • Get the remote close to the device;
  • Hold the “Home” button on the remote for 10 seconds;
  • Check if the connection works and if not, try to repeat the procedure.

 

  • Distance or obstructions — We will group those together because the fix of the issue is more or less the same. You need to make sure that the remote control can signal the TV by either getting closer or removing any obstacles on the way. We don’t say that you should remove everything on the way, but any big objects must be removed out of the way. Most remote controls also claim to work from a distance up to 30 feet, but the range is generally smaller.
  • Interference issues — If there are other devices near your FireStick device that are also using Bluetooth, this might cause some interferences. Things like smartphones, speakers, PlayStations, etc. You can try moving those devices or switching off their Bluetooth and see if this will fix the issue. 
  • Compatibility and damages — Unfortunately, there is not much you can do in case of such issues. In case of any damage, you need to check if your warranty is still valid and then try to send it back for possible repair. Keep in mind that not all of the damages are covered. In case compatibility is the issue, you might try to exchange your remote for one that will be able to work with your FireStick device.

Final words

There are some problems you can quickly fix and will take you just a couple of seconds. Try the fixes we proposed to you and see if your FireStick remote control will work again, and you will be able to enjoy watching your favourite content again. If not, try to take advantage of your warranty or find a place that can help with more complex to fix issues like water damage, unresponsive buttons, etc. 

 

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