Are you trying to unpair your old Firestick remote that is not working for a long time? Then, this article is for you. Firestick allows pairing and unpairing of multiple Firestick remotes with a single Firestick device. However, you cannot unpair the remote that is currently connected to Firestick. You can only unpair the damaged remote or the second remote that is not in use with the help of another Firestick remote. Unpairing your old or unused Firestick remote can be done easily by navigating to the system settings.
How to Unpair Fire TV Stick Remote
1. Turn on your Firestick and connect it to a proper WiFi network.
2. Bring up the home screen of your Firestick by pressing the Home button on your Firestick remote.
3. Once the Home screen appears, move your navigation towards the Settings icon.
4. Below the Settings menu, scroll down and select the Controllers & Bluetooth Devices.
5. Click on the Amazon Fire TV Remotes option. You can pair, unpair, and update your Amazon Fire TV remotes by accessing this option.
6. After selecting the Amazon Fire TV remotes, you will find the list of all the paired Fire TV remotes there.
7. Select the remote name that you want to unpair.
FYI: By selecting the remote, you can see other details like remote type, battery status, version, and serial number on the right side.
8. Press the Menu button (three horizontal lines) on your Firestick remote.
9. Then, press the OK button on your remote to unpair it successfully.
FYI: If you select the remote name that you are currently using and press the menu button, it will state that you cannot unpair a remote that is in use.
FAQ
How do you unpair the remote that is currently in use?
You cannot unpair the remote that is currently connected to Firestick. However, if you have any issues with the remote, you can unpair it by resetting the Firestick remote that you are using currently.
