If you own an Amazon Firestick, you may have noticed that the remote control has a blinking orange light. This light indicates that the remote is either searching for a connection, or has a low battery. In either case, it is important to resolve this issue in order to ensure that you can use your Firestick without any problems.

Here at Fixwebnode, we shall look into methods of resolving Orange Blinking Light on Fire stick Remote.

What Does an Orange Blinking Light on the Remote Mean ?

The orange blinking light on your Amazon Fire TV Stick remote indicates that the remote is not paired with your device. This could be because the remote is out of range, or because the remote has lost its connection with your device.

How to resolve Orange Blinking Light on the Remote ?

1. Check the Remote Batteries

Checking remote batteries when resolving Firestick Remote Blinking Orange is an important step to take as it could be the source of the issue. 

• First, remove the back cover of the remote and remove the two AAA batteries. 
• Pay close attention to the polarity of the batteries, making sure that the positive and negative ends are facing in the right direction. 
• Next, check to make sure the batteries are still good and not corroded or leaking. If the batteries are corroded or leaking, replace them with two new AAA batteries. If the batteries are good, replace the cover and test the remote.

2. Check Remote Connection to the Firestick

If the remote is still blinking orange, the next step is to make sure that the remote is properly connected to the Firestick. 

• Check the connection between the remote and the Firestick by pressing the Home button on the remote, which should cause the Firestick to respond. 
• If the Firestick does not respond, try disconnecting the USB cable from the Firestick and reconnecting it. 
• Also Make sure the remote is within range of the device. If you're too far away, the remote won't be able to connect. Try moving closer to the device and see if the orange light stops blinking.

3. Reset Remote

If the remote is still blinking orange and the Firestick does not respond to the Home button, try resetting the remote. To do this, press and hold the Home and Back buttons for 30 seconds. The remote should reset and the orange light should turn off.

4. Reset Firestick

If the remote is still blinking orange, the next step is to reset the Firestick itself.

To do this:

• Locate the reset button on the Firestick, which is usually located at the bottom of the device.
• Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds, then release it. The Firestick should reset and the orange light on the remote should turn off. 
• You can also try rebooting the Fire TV Stick. To do this, unplug the power cord from the device and wait for 30 seconds before plugging it back in. This should reboot the device and resolve the issue.

5. Perform Fire Stick Remote Factory Reset

Follow the steps below to ensure a proper factory reset.

• Press & hold the Back, Menu, and Left Navigation Circle buttons simultaneously for at least 15 seconds
• It might take up to 2 minutes for your Firestick to factory reset
• Remove the Firestick remote batteries
• Unplug the Firestick from the TV
• Wait for about 60 seconds
• Plug both the remote batteries and Firestick back
• At this point simply hold the Home Button on your remote for about 40-50 seconds and the orange blinking light should be gone as a sign of successful pairing.

6. Checking for software update

Checking for a software update can help to fix an Amazon Fire Stick remote that is blinking orange. Software updates can sometimes contain bug fixes that could be causing the remote to malfunction. Updating the software on the Fire Stick will give it the latest bug fixes, which could resolve the issue with the blinking orange light on the remote. Additionally, updating the software may also provide other improvements or features which could be beneficial.

To Check for a software update, do the following:

• Connect your Fire Stick to your TV and power it on.
• Press and hold the Home button on your remote for at least 15 seconds. This will put your remote into pairing mode.
• Using the arrow keys on your remote, navigate to the Settings menu.
• Select My Fire TV.
• Select About.
• Select Check for Updates.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install any available software updates.
• Once the update is complete, restart your Fire Stick.

Your remote should no longer be blinking orange.

7. Using Fire TV app as temporary remote

Yes, you can use the Amazon Fire TV app as a temporary remote for your Fire TV device. The app allows you to control your Fire TV device with your smartphone or tablet. It has all the same features as the traditional Fire TV remote, including voice search, playback control, and navigation.

To use it, follow the steps below:

• Download the Amazon Fire TV app: The Amazon Fire TV app is available for both Android and iOS devices, and can be downloaded from Google Play or the App Store.
• Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV device: Make sure your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV device.
• Launch the Amazon Fire TV app: Once you have downloaded the app, launch it on your device.
• Select your Fire TV device: The app will automatically detect any Fire TV devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Select the one you want to control.
• Use the app as a remote: Once you have selected your Fire TV device, you can use the on-screen buttons to control your Fire TV device. You can use the directional buttons to navigate, the play/pause button to control playback, and the power button to turn the Fire TV on or off.
• Access additional features: You can also access additional features such as search, settings, and Alexa voice control.
• Disconnect when finished: When you have finished using the app as a remote, make sure to disconnect it from your Fire TV device.

8. Check the Number of Bluetooth devices paired to TV

To resolve Amazon Fire TV orange blinking light due to Number of Bluetooth devices paired to TV, follow the steps:

• Unpair any Bluetooth devices that may be connected to your Amazon Fire TV: To do this, go to Settings > Controllers and Bluetooth Devices > Other Bluetooth Devices. Select the device you want to unpair and then select Unpair.
• Restart your Amazon Fire TV: To do this, press and hold the select button and the playback button on your remote simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.
• Once your Amazon Fire TV has restarted, pair your Bluetooth device again: To do this, go to Settings > Controllers and Bluetooth Devices > Other Bluetooth Devices. Select the device you want to pair and then select Pair.
• Check to see if the orange blinking light has gone away: If it has, you can now use your Bluetooth device with your Amazon Fire TV.