How To Fix Fire Stick Remote Blinking Orange (Updated)

If you own an Amazon Fire Stick, you might have experienced a blinking orange light on your remote. Don’t worry, it’s a common issue, and there are simple fixes available. In this article, we will cover what the blinking orange light means and what you can do to fix it.

What Does It Mean When Your Fire Stick Remote Blinks Orange?

The blinking orange light on your Fire Stick remote indicates that it is stuck in discovery mode, which means it is trying to connect to your Fire Stick but is having difficulty doing so. It’s normal for the remote to enter discovery mode, but sometimes a malfunction can occur, resulting in the blinking orange light.

How To Fix a Fire Stick Remote That’s Blinking Orange?

Factory Reset your Fire Stick

The first step in fixing the blinking orange light is to factory reset your Fire Stick remote. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Ensure that your remote is close to your Fire TV device and that the batteries in the remote are working correctly.
2. Press and hold the Back button, Menu button, and Left Navigation Circle button simultaneously for at least 10 seconds.
3. Wait for 60 seconds for the remote to factory reset.
4. Remove the batteries from the remote and unplug the Fire TV device for 60 seconds.
5. Reconnect the Fire TV device to your TV.
6. Wait for the Fire TV menu to appear on the screen, then insert the batteries into the Fire Stick remote.
7. At the Fire TV menu, press the Home button for 40 seconds to reconnect the remote.

Still Having Trouble Fixing The Blinking Light?

If factory resetting your Fire Stick remote didn’t fix the issue, try the following:

• Keep your remote close to your Fire TV device: The Fire Stick remote should be no more than 3 meters (~10 feet) away from your Fire TV device.
• Check all connections: Ensure that all cables are connected correctly, and check your outlet and power adapter.
• Try using the Fire TV app as a temporary remote: Download the Fire TV app on your smartphone or tablet and follow the instructions to set it up and use it as a remote.

How To Use The Fire TV App as a Temporary Fire Stick Remote

Thankfully, if your Fire Stick remote just isn’t working, you can still use Amazon’s Fire TV app on your smartphone or tablet as a remote. You will only have to download the Fire TV app through Apple App Store or Google Play Store, depending on what type of device you have.

Here’s how to do it in 5 easy steps:

1. Download the Fire TV app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Make sure your smartphone or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Device.
3. Open the Fire TV app.
4. Select your Fire TV Device on the screen.
5. Follow the instructions shown on your screen.

Check for a Software Update

If none of the above fixes worked, check if your Fire Stick remote’s software needs an update:

1. Use the Fire TV app as a temporary remote and go to Settings on your Fire TV device.
2. Select My Fire TV, then select About, and finally select Check for System Update.
3. To update your Fire Stick remote’s software, go to Settings, select Controllers and Bluetooth Devices, and then select Amazon Fire TV Remotes.
4. Select your remote and update its software if it’s available.
5. After updating the software, try pairing your Fire Stick remote again by pressing and holding the Home button for around 10 seconds, making sure the Fire Stick remote is close to your Fire TV device.

Conclusion

The blinking orange light on your Fire Stick remote is a common issue, but there are simple fixes available. If the factory reset doesn’t work, you can try keeping the remote closer to the device, checking all the connections, using the Fire TV app as a temporary remote, and checking for a software update. If none of these work, then using the Fire TV app on your smartphone or tablet as a remote may be the solution you need.