Seeing your Firestick remote suddenly flashing yellow, then red lights? And now it’s not responding? Don’t worry; the issue is low battery power or a lost Bluetooth connection. Both are easy fixes to get your remote working with your streaming stick again.
Typically, a blinking remote indicates the batteries need a quick replacement. So, I’d recommend switching to a fresh set first. Then turn on your Firestick device and hold down the remote’s Home button for about 20 seconds to re-pair it. Hold, as that flashing yellow light should switch to a solid blue or green light once the two devices sync up!
If there is no luck after attempting that battery swap and manual pairing, there may be an underlying connection issue between the remote and Firestick.
Let’s get your Firestick remote working smoothly again.
Why is my Fire Stick remote flashing yellow and red?
If your Firestick remote is flashing yellow and red, there are several potential reasons for this issue:
- Weak batteries: The flashing lights may indicate that the batteries in your remote are running low and need to be replaced.
- Distance from the Firestick: If you’re trying to use the remote from a distance of more than 10 feet away from the Firestick, the signals may not be reaching properly, causing the flashing lights.
- Unpairing from the streaming stick: The remote may have become unpaired from the Firestick, which can happen due to various reasons such as interference or accidental unpairing.
- Faulty remote: If none of the above solutions work, there may be a hardware issue with the remote, requiring further troubleshooting or replacement.
By addressing these potential causes, you can troubleshoot the flashing yellow and red lights on your Firestick remote and restore its functionality.
How do I fix a firestick remote flashing yellow and red?
The first and the Most Common Fix is:
Replace Weak Batteries
When you swap in the new batteries, be extra careful to put them in the correct +/- direction. Match the positive and negative ends marked on the batteries to the corresponding + and – terminals inside the remote. Getting this reversed can stop the fresh batteries from powering on the remote.
Also, inspect those terminals in the battery compartment. If there’s any corrosion build-up, use a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean the contacts gently. This ensures a solid connection with your new batteries.
Pro tip – even with brand-new batteries, the remote won’t work properly if the positive and negative terminals aren’t connecting to the battery ends as expected. So look closely at the polarity when replacing it to get your remote running again! Let me know if any other issues come up.
Re-Pair Firestick Remote
If your Firestick has been sitting unused for a while, the remote can sometimes lose its pairing – and then start blinking yellow and red when you try using it again. Annoying, I know! But re-syncing the devices is pretty easy.
Just turn on your Firestick and wait for it to boot up to the home screen fully. Then, Press and hold the Home button on the remote for about 20 seconds. You may see that yellow light flip over to solid blue or green when the two finally reconnect.
Keep holding down Home until the Firestick confirms that your remote is paired. Then try using the remote – the lights should stay solid blue/green now instead of reverting to blinking yellow and red.
The keys are:
- Power on Firestick
- Hold the remote’s Home button for 20+ seconds
- Wait for visual confirmation on the screen.
Following those steps should get your remote happily synced up and working again! Let me know if any other questions come up in the process.
Restart Your Streaming Stick
If you went through the remote pairing process but still see that pesky blinking yellow and red light, try restarting your Firestick. Sometimes a good old power cycle fixes stray connection issues!
- Start by unplugging the Firestick from the TV’s HDMI port and power cable. I’d wait about 30-45 seconds with everything disconnected before plugging back in. This clears out any glitches.
- Reconnect your Firestick to the HDMI first, then plug in the power. Please turn on the device and let it load to the home screen per usual.
With any luck, that fresh boot-up cleared the issue on the Firestick side, and your remote will now stay solidly connected! Check if those annoying, blinking lights are gone for good.
Restarting electronics is such cliché advice, I know! But in this case, a quick power disconnect/reconnect may be just what your Firestick and remote pairing needs. Let me know if the blinking persists even after this reset. We’ll get your streaming remote troubles fixed!
Reset The Remote
Sometimes, your Firestick remote needs a reset to fix the yellow and red light flashing on it. Here’s how you can do this whole process (step-by-step instructions).
Replace Defective Remote
I hope those troubleshooting tips get your Firestick remote working again! But if you still see that incessant yellow and red blinking light, the remote may sadly be damaged beyond repair.
If your Firestick is still under warranty, contact Amazon customer support about a replacement remote possibility. Especially if none of the battery changes, re-pairing, or resets have done the trick, don’t lose hope! Warranty replacements exist for issues exactly like remote malfunctions.
And even if it’s been a while since your Firestick purchase, calling Amazon support can still be worthwhile to explain the remote blinking situation. At the very least, they can confirm whether a defective device seems likely and then guide you on the most cost-effective fix options.
I know it isn’t very pleasant to potentially replace a remote, but look at it this way – a little investment now brings your Firestick entertainment experience back in working order!
