Often, the Amazon Fire Stick might get frozen or face downtime, so you need to reset the Firestick to fix the issue. Here, we will help you to learn the alternative methods to use the Fire Stick without a remote.
Power cycle the Amazon Fire TV before you proceed with tweaks. Plug out the cables and keep the TV idle for 30 seconds. Next, plug in the cables and check if the remote is able to connect to the Amazon Fire Stick TV. This will help to resolve any minor technical glitch that might be preventing the remote from connecting with the TV.
In situations where you might have also lost the Amazon Fire Stick remote or the remote is unable to connect to the TV, you need to apply DIY hacks. So, let’s dive into the Step by Step process that will help you to reset the Amazon Fire Stick without a remote.
4 Step-by-Step to Reset the Amazon Fire Stick without a Remote
Here are the steps that you need to follow if you want to reset the Amazon Fire Stick without using the remote.
Step 1: Download the Amazon Fire TV app
You have to download the Amazon Fire TV app on either your Android or iOS device so that you can reset the Amazon Fire Stick without using the remote. Get the app from the Google Play Store or Apple Play Store, and before you proceed, connect your phone to the same network as your Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Alternatively, you can also connect the TV with an Ethernet cable and then use the app as a remote. So, plug in one end of the Ethernet cable to the TV and the other end to the router. Power on the router to establish a successful wired connection
Step 2: Configure the application
Once you have downloaded the Amazon Fire TV app, you have to open it and sign it with the correct Amazon account credentials. Wait for a few seconds, and the application will automatically search for available Fire TV on the same network. You need to select the Fire Stick based on the Amazon model you have from the list.
Next, a 4-digit code will appear on the TV screen, which you have to enter on your Amazon Fire TV app. This will help you to establish a successful connection with the Amazon Fire TV app and Fire Stick.
Step 3: Get to the settings menu
You can take a virtual tour of the remote that you are using through the Amazon Fire Stick application. This will help you to understand how to operate the application so that you can switch between the contents or channels.
Now, you have to reset the Amazon Fire Stick, so get to the Settings menu and click on the option “My Fire TV” or “Device”. Based on the software version you are using on your Fire Stick, the options will be labeled differently.
Step 4: Factory reset the Amazon Fire Stick
After you have clicked either on the “My Fire TV” or “Device” option, get to the Reset to Factory Default option and click on it. You will find the warning message that appears on the screen notifying you that if you proceed, then all your configured settings and data will get erased.
If you confirm to proceed, then click on Reset and wait for a few minutes. When the process is complete, you will find that the Amazon Fire Stick has reached default settings. The final result will be that the Amazon Fire Stick will get reset without the use of a remote.
Can You reset the Amazon Fire Stick using the HDMI CEC feature?
You need to check whether the Amazon Fire Stick is compatible with the HDMI CEE feature. Using this feature, the TV can connect with other devices through HDMI. So, enable the HDMI CEC feature by turning on the TV and disconnecting the Amazon Fire Stick.
Next, wait for at least 1 minute before you connect the device again, as it will take time to boot up. Now, navigate to the TV menu and select HDMI CEC to enable it. This will allow your TV remote to control the Amazon Fire Stick. Finally, get to the Settings, then click on Device and select Reset to Factory Defaults. You have to click on the Reset option again and wait for the process to complete.
Can you use the keyboard to reset the Amazon Fire Stick?
Yes, you can use a combination of buttons on the keyboard to reset the Fire Stick instead of using the remote. So, connect the USB keyboard to the TV, and remember both should be connected through the same Wi-Fi network. Now, get to the Settings menu of the TV, click on Reset to Factory Defaults, and wait for the process to complete.
Does a Fire Stick reset automatically?
Yes, if you have kept the Fire OS updated and also have enough free space on the Fire Stick, then it might often reset itself automatically.
