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Do you want to unpair an Amazon Fire Stick remote? You might have a replacement to a faulty remote or simply want to declutter your paired devices. As long as you have the new Fire Stick remote connected to your Fire TV, you'll be able to unpair your old remote in a few simple steps. This article will show you how to unpair your Amazon Fire Stick remote with a new one.

Things You Should Know

  • You can't unpair a Fire Stick remote using the remote itself.
  • You can only unpair a Fire Stick remote if a second Fire Stick remote is connected.
  • A single Fire TV can support multiple remotes.
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  1. Make sure to unplug the power supply from the outlet or disconnect the device from the HDMI port.[1]
  2. Amazon will most likely provide you with the needed batteries.
    • Most Fire Stick remotes require two AAA batteries.
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  3. Plug it back into the power source or reconnect the device to the HDMI port.
  4. Home is indicated by the house icon in the center of your remote.[2]
    • This pairing process may take up to 20 seconds.
    • When successfully paired, you will receive an on-screen notification.
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  1. Make sure the device is properly attached to your TV's HDMI slot.[3]
  2. This will be indicated by the cog icon located on the far right of the home screen.
  3. You'll be able to pair, unpair, and manage your Bluetooth devices.
  4. This will bring up all Fire TV remotes currently connected to your TV.
  5. Hovering over the option will provide more information on the right.
  6. Be sure you're using the new remote to navigate.
  7. The select button is the middle circle button on your remote.
    • The old Fire Stick remote will be removed from your Fire TV.
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