{"id":4627,"date":"2024-05-21T17:59:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T17:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeplustechnology.com\/?page_id=4627"},"modified":"2024-05-21T17:59:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T17:59:55","slug":"firestick-remote-blinking-orange","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeplustechnology.com\/firestick-remote-blinking-orange\/","title":{"rendered":"Firestick Remote Blinking Orange or Yellow: Meaning, Reasons and Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Firestick<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The orange or yellow blinking light on Firestick remote means that it’s in discovery mode. The orange or yellow light appears on the remote mostly due to network connection issues, low batteries, and faulty devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The simple fixes for the Firestick remote blinking orange light include ensuring the remote’s batteries are charged, plugging the Fire Stick into the appropriate port, and verifying that it receives adequate power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn more about the meaning of the yellow or orange light flashing on the Firestick remote, the reasons, and the solutions to get rid of the issue.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the orange or yellow light on Firestick mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The orange or yellow light on the FireStick remote means that your remote is not paired with the device or is in discovery mode. This happens at the time of first set up or even when you are using your Fire TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A non-blinking solid orange light appears on the remote when the remote is not paired, while a blinking orange light appears when the remote is in discovery mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the main reasons for the blinking orange light on the Firestick remote?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The main reasons for the blinking orange light on the Firestick remote are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Problem with internet connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Low battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Un-updated firmware<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Problem with Internet connection<\/strong>: Internet connection disruptions, unstable connection, and slow Internet connection are the major problems we face regularly. Check the speed of the connection to make sure the problem is from the internet service provider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Low battery<\/strong>: The Firestick device works on a pair of AAA batteries that become low or dead when used for a long time. The firestick remote never works properly if the batteries are low or drained.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Un-updated firmware<\/strong>: Smart devices like Amazon FireStick require updates to work perfectly. The software updates fix the bugs and enhance device security. Usually, the Amazon Fire TV is updated automatically but sometimes you need to do it manually if the device’s automatic updates are off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Why is my Firestick blinking orange or yellow?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Your Firestick is blinking orange or yellow light because the remote is not paired with your Fire TV. A slow-blinking yellow light on your remote signifies that it has unpaired from the Fire TV device, and is now in ‘discovery mode’ ready to connect with a new device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Restarting the Fire TV device and reconnecting the remote usually fixes the issue but other hidden problems actually take the Fire TV remote to discovery mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Generally, a few troubleshooting steps fix these issues with the remote and bring the remote back to working condition without any blinking yellow or orange light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How To Fix Firestick Remote Blinking Orange Light?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Usually, to fix the Firestick remote blinking orange light a simple device restart and then reconnecting the remote fix the problem. But, if this doesn’t solve the problem, you will need to try the below-listed troubleshooting methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Replace Firestick remote batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Re-pair The Fire TV remote to the device<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Stop Interference<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Unpair Other Bluetooth Devices Connected to the TV<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Reset the FireStick Remote<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Update the Fire TV Stick Firmware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Contact customer support if nothing works<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        1. Replace Firestick remote batteries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Replacing firestick remote batteries is needed to make sure that the connectivity issues are not due to low or drained batteries. Generally, a Firestick remote flashes red when there’s a low battery but an orange light also appears if the batteries are low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Low batteries disrupt the connection between the remote and the device and the flashing orange light appears as a result. So, replace old Firestick batteries with new AAA batteries and check if it solves the orange blinking light issue on the remote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Also, make sure the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are placed correctly while installing new batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2. Re-pair the Fire TV remote to the device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Re-pairing the Fire TV remote to the device resolves the orange or yellow blinking light issue on the remote. Since the orange flashing light indicates that the Firestick remote is in the discovery remote, the quickest and easiest method to stop this is to take out the remote from the discovery mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The steps to re-pair or take out the firestick remote from the discovery mode is given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n