How to Reset Firestick Without Remote (2025 Guide)

Lost your Firestick remote? Don’t worry — you can reset your Firestick without a remote using your phone, TV remote, or USB keyboard. This tutorial shows you 4 working methods in 2025.

📱 Method 1: Use the Amazon Fire TV App

Requirements: Your phone and Firestick must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

1. Install the Amazon Fire TV app (iOS or Android).
2. Open the app and sign in to your Amazon account.
3. Select your Firestick from the device list.
4. Use the virtual remote to navigate: Settings > My Fire TV > Reset to Factory Defaults.
5. Confirm reset to erase everything.

🔌 Method 2: Use Your TV Remote (HDMI-CEC)

1. Plug Firestick into a CEC-enabled HDMI port on your TV.
2. Use your TV remote to navigate Firestick settings.
3. Reset from: Settings > My Fire TV > Reset to Factory Defaults.

Tip: Enable CEC in your TV settings (e.g., Anynet+ for Samsung).

⌨️ Method 3: USB Keyboard or Mouse

1. Connect a USB keyboard or mouse using an OTG cable.
2. Use the arrow keys or mouse to reset the Firestick from settings.

🛠️ Method 4: Hard Reset (Power Reset)

1. Unplug the Firestick from power.
2. Plug it back in. When the logo appears, press and hold Play/Pause + Select for 10 seconds.
3. This works only if a remote is available.

🛒 Bonus Tip: Get a Replacement Remote

Order a new Fire TV remote from Amazon, AliExpress, or a local store.

✅ Summary Table

Need more Firestick help? Check our guides on IPTV, streaming apps, and unlocking your Firestick.