So my remote stopped working out of nowhere — not dropped, not wet, just totally dead. Tried new batteries, still nothing. Super frustrating ‘cause I just wanted to watch something quick and now the whole setup’s useless. Anyone know a workaround to control the Firestick without needing the remote?
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It’s kind of crazy how many smart devices rely on one tiny remote. You don’t think about having a backup until the thing disappears or dies on you. Total first-world problem, but still annoying.
Happened to me too after a power outage — remote just stopped pairing. I ended up using the Fire TV app on my phone as a remote. Worked right away since my Firestick was already on Wi-Fi. It’s a solid backup. If your device isn’t on the same network, setup takes a few extra steps. I found a guide that walks through it all: control Firestick without a remote — pretty straightforward stuff.