While Amazon gives its products a classy and sleek design, this has been a significant shortcoming as their customers feel they go a little over the top at times. It is proving to be somewhat of a disadvantage for users, and this was the case in their recent Alexa voice remote. The remote comes with the latest versions of Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick.
New users are faced with the uphill task of replacing dead batteries. The remote’s unusual design for the battery cover is a tough nut to crack. Many users have complained repeatedly about the discomfort Amazon is causing.
We know you are finding it hard to open your battery compartment. Don’t worry; this how-to guide will put you through the simple ways to replace your dead batteries and open your Fire Stick remote.
You don’t have to ruin your Fire Stick remote yet, especially when opening it for the first time.
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How to Open your Fire Stick Remote
After hours of research in various online communities and forums, we put together a few troubleshooting methods.
There are several methods because your remote types may differ. We want to assist as many people as possible.
Method 1
Please take a careful look at these steps and follow them:
- Insert a 3’4 putty knife all around the seam of your remote.
- Please, twist around as gently as possible until you have successfully opened your remote.
Note: Please, take care not to crack the remote, or you’ll have to get a replacement.
Method 2
If your remote has an indent that runs down the back of the TV:
- Pull down carefully on the top half and bottom half of your remote.
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Method 3
Method 3 is for the Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Cube, and they come with a 2nd generation Alexa voice remote. Look out for a dedicated power button, a mute button, and vertically aligned batteries to identify this remote.
To open this Amazon Fire Stick remote, follow the listed steps below:
- Look out for the small indent that runs at the back of the remote.
- Hold the remote vertically so that the top part faces your body.
- Use both your thumbs and apply a reasonable amount of pressure upwards.
- Please, be as careful as possible, so you don’t end up breaking your remote.
- Continue to nudge upwards until you feel the back cover slide out.
- You can now change your AAA batteries🔋.
A quick tip: The Fire Stick remote is pretty much tough to open when you try it at first. But after the first few tries, it opens easily.
Method 4
The 1st generation Fire Stick remote comes with the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. This remote is distinct from the second generation because its batteries are aligned side-by-side.
Opening this remote is relatively easy. All you have to do is follow the steps:
- Look for the small arrow at the bottom of the remote at the back.
- Vertically position the remote that its downside (not the top part) is facing you, apply a reasonable amount of pressure and push the back cover upwards with your thumb.
- You can now replace your batteries.
Note: You do not want to wait till your remote batteries are dead again before changing or opening your remote. Please, endeavor to repeat the steps a couple of times every week at home.
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