Are you also facing the issue of the Amazon Firestick remote draining batteries overnight? Don’t worry you’re not alone. It can be incredibly frustrating to anyone. There seems to be no reason why brand-new batteries are depleted so quickly. Luckily, there are a few simple troubleshooting steps you can take to fix your Firestick remote from draining your battery so quickly.
Steps to Fix Batteries Draining Fast on Remote for Amazon Fire TV
Step 1: Reset the Remote
The first step is to reset the connection between the remote and the Fire TV. Do this by Holding down the back button, the Menu button (the button with three lines), and the left-click button on your remote for around 15 seconds. Don’t let go until it scrolls to the home button on the TV.
Step 2: Turn off the TV and Remove the Batteries
After resetting the remote, Turn off your TV using the power outlet. And then take out the batteries completely
Step 3: Turn off your TV
Wait about a minute, then plug your Fire TV back in. Manually turn on your TV using the power button below the Fire TV.
Step 4: Reinsert Batteries
Insert the batteries back into the remote and put the cover on it.
Step 5: Pair Remote
Now put the batteries back into the remote. The next important step is to put the remote into pairing mode so it connects properly with your TV. Press and hold down the home button until the light on the remote starts rapidly flashing. This means it is in pairing mode and should connect via Bluetooth.
Step 6: Pair Remote Through Settings
If the remote still doesn’t seem to be totally functional after pairing, you may need to connect it through the settings on the Fire TV. Go to Settings > Controllers & Devices > Alexa Voice Remotes. Select “Add New Remote” and then press and hold the home button again, your remote should appear after 15-20 seconds. Select it to pair.
Step 7: Test Voice Controls and Battery Life
After fully pairing, the Alexa voice control features should start working again if they weren’t before. Most importantly, this full reset and repair process should significantly improve your battery life, fixing any fast-draining issues. The batteries should now last for weeks or months like normal.
Also Read:- How to Reset and Pair your Amazon Fire TV Stick Remote
Conclusion
Following this simple troubleshooting guide should solve any problems you’re having with short battery life on the Fire TV remote. The key steps are resetting the remote, removing and reinserting the batteries, and fully pairing through the device’s settings. If the batteries are still draining too fast after trying this, you may need to contact Amazon support for a replacement remote. But in most cases, these tips should get your Fire TV remote working like new again!