My remote is not working and I can't connect my Wi-Fi for my phone

"I just fixed mine with the same problem! I could not get the remote to operate the firestick and unfortunately the Wifi was not connected yet so I could not yet use my phone App.

Turned out my remote was not working.

Here is how to work around it:

I borrowed another remote to get the firestick online.

How to Pair a new remote to a firestick:

So you get to the input/screen on your tv where you can view the firestick.

Make sure to put in fresh new batteries in the new/borrowed remote or you might deive yourself crazy!

1. unplug the power to the fire stick. Wait 10seconds

2. Re-plug the power to the firestick. Watch the firestick boot up on your screen

3. Press select (middle round button) and home button at the same time - I had to hold mine for 45 seconds; I got a message that a new remote was connected!

Then you can get your firestick online with Wifi - then just start using your phone"

Sad to say, didn't work for me. The remote is only a couple of months old, but as of today, nothing works, including the supposedly brand-new Amazon batteries, or the ones I replaced them with. The problem is the remote, and also the stick, since its response to the phone app is sluggish and erratic. My Roku stick is a dream, on the other hand. I wanted to move the Fire stick to another TV, but I'm thinking seriously it's time to jump ship and get another Roku stick.

There is an app you can use, Fire TV, but you have to have the device and your phone connected to the same Wi-Fi for it to work unfortunately.

"Hi

Thanks. It worked. I had to remove the batteries from the remote and scrapped and cleaned the battery terminals. Replaced with new batteries. Switched off, unplugged the Firestick & again plugged & Switched…..It worked like charm….."

I had this same issue. My husband unplugged the Fire Stick both from the wall and from the TV. But if your fire stick isn’t connected to WiFi, I don’t see how it would work at all? After unplugging it, he went to settings > remote control and it recognized the remote and its working fine now. I hope this will help you.

I didnt pair a new remote, but instead repaired/ reset the same remote using your instructions. It worked great. Thank you so much.