If your Fire TV remote has been broken or lost somewhere, then there is no use in keeping that remote paired with your Fire TV device. Perhaps you might have bought an Alexa Voice Remote Pro as a replacement and wish to use it as a primary remote. In such cases, you would like to unpair your unused Firestick remote. In this article, we will look at possible ways to unpair any Firestick remote in detail.
Unpair Firestick Remote Using a Replacement Remote
You cannot unpair a Firestick remote with the help of the already paired remote controller. In other words, you will need another Firestick remote to unpair your old or unused remote.
1. Begin by pairing a new Firestick remote. Then, go to the Fire TV home screen by pressing the Home key on the remote.
2. Using the D-pad buttons, move to the gear-shaped Settings icon and select it.
3. In that, select the Remotes & Bluetooth Devices tile.
4. Click on the Amazon Fire TV Remotes option from the list.
5. Keep the selection on the Fire TV Stick remote that you want to unpair and press the Menu button on your remote.
6. Then, click the OK button on the remote to confirm the unpairing process.
Now, your unused Firestick remote will be unpaired from your Firestick device.
Reset the Firestick Remote to Unpair
Resetting the Fire TV remote is another way to unpair it from the connected device. Since there are multiple Fire TV remotes available, the steps to reset them will vary according to their model. You can refer to Amazon’s official website to learn the exact steps for resetting your Firestick remote.
Once you reset your Firestick remote, all the pairing information, along with the bugs and software glitches, will be removed. After performing a reset, you need to pair your Firestick remote again to use it. The Fire TV remote you reset now will automatically initiate pairing if no other remotes are paired with your device.
Use the Amazon Fire TV App to Unpair the Firestick Remote
If you have only one Fire TV Stick remote and you want to unpair it from your device without resetting it, you can use the remote app. There is a dedicated remote app for Firestick named Amazon Fire TV that you can install on your smartphone to control your Firestick. You can install the Amazon Fire TV app from Android’s Play Store or iPhone’s App Store.
After installing the app and pairing your Fire TV Stick with it, you can use the remote app to access the Fire TV settings. Navigate to the Remotes and Bluetooth Devices option and then unpair your Fire TV remote.
FAQ
Yes. You can unpair your Fire TV remote with the help of the Lean Universal Remote Control app, which works via IR signals.
