If you’ve recently purchased a new Amazon Fire TV Stick to turn your old TV into smart one, you may have noticed your Firestick remote blinking orange.
This post will explain why this happens, what you can do to fix it, and how to prevent it from happening again.
Firestick Remote Blinks Orange – What Does it Mean?
In short, a flashing orange light means that your remote is attempting to communicate with the Amazon Fire TV Stick.
This is a common problem when the remote and the Firestick are out of sync.
It can also happen if the remote is being used on a Firestick that is powered off.
How to Fix Fire Stick Remote Blinking Orange
There are many things that can cause your Amazon Fire TV Stick remote to blink orange. If you are experiencing this problem, there are some simple steps that you can take to resolve the issue.
Pair The Remote:
Make sure that you have paired the remote to the Firestick.
Pairing the remote is as simple as pressing and holding the buttons on the remote.
The remote will turn orange and begin to blink.
Make sure that the Firestick is powered on, and then try to pair the remote.
Following successful pairing, the light should stop flashing and you should be able to adjust the sound again.
Reset Fire Stick Remote:
If you are having trouble pairing the remote to the Firestick, you can reset the remote to factory defaults.
To do this, just follow these simple steps:
- Unplug your Firestick
- Wait for around 60 seconds
- On the remote, hold down the left button, back button, and menu button for a few seconds
- Release the buttons
- Take out the batteries of the remote
- Turn on your Fire TV Stick
- Wait 60 seconds
- Put the buttons back into the remote
Factory Reset Fire Stick:
If that didn’t work, then try resetting the Fire TV Stick itself.
To do this you will need the official Fire TV app for your smartphone or tablet, as you will need to use the remote control function.
Once you have downloaded and installed the app, do the following:
- Go to the Fire TV home screen by clicking the home button
- Go to the settings menu
- Go to ‘My Fire TV’
- Click on ‘Reset to Factory Defaults’
Just be aware that by doing a full factory reset, you will lose everything on the device (such as recently watched shows and downloaded apps).
Check Batteries:
Sometimes, the remote will not pair with the Fire stick because of bad batteries.
Make sure that you have changed the batteries in the remote and that they are fully charged.
Unpair Other Bluetooth Devices:
If you have other Bluetooth devices that you use with your Firestick, you may want to unpair them before you pair the remote.
This can prevent issues when you are pairing the remote.
If you do not want to unpair your other devices, you can manually pair them again.
Distance Between the Fire Stick and Remote:
If the remote and the Firestick are far away from each other, they may not be able to pair.
Make sure that you have moved the remote closer to the Firestick when trying to get a connection.
Power Cycle Your Firestick:
Sometimes, if you have not used your Firestick for a while, the remote will not be able to pair.
You may need to power cycle the device.
This will force the Firestick to reboot, and that will cause the remote to be able to pair again.
You can do this by following these simple steps:
- Unplug your Firestick
- Wait for around 60 seconds
- Plug your Firestick back in
After you have power cycled your Firestick, you should be able to pair the remote again.
Interference:
If you are experiencing this problem, it could be that there is interference from other Bluetooth devices.
Make sure that you have turned off any other Bluetooth devices that you may have before trying to pair the remote.
Check For Updates:
If you have not updated the firmware of your Amazon Fire stick, it may be the case that there is a bug in the latest version.
If this is the case, you will need to update the firmware of your device.
How To Update Your Fire Stick
To do this just go to the same screen as the factory reset option, only this time, click ‘About’.
You will then be given the option of checking for a software update.
What If My Amazon Fire Stick Remote Is Still Blinking Orange?:
If you have tried all of the above methods and the remote is still blinking orange, then it may be that there is a problem with the remote itself.
If you are having this problem, you may want to return the remote to Amazon (or where ever else you purchased it) and try and get a replacement remote.
While you are waiting for the replacement to turn up, I suggest that you download the Fire TV app onto your tablet or smartphone and use that as a remote for the time being.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is a good idea to check all of the methods above, and if none of those methods stop your Amazon Fire Stick remote blinking orange all the time, try and contact Amazon for a replacement remote.
They are quite good with their customer service and can usually resolve your issue in a short time.
