How to Take Off the Cover of Your Amazon Fire Stick Remote

Hey there! Today, I want to share with you a step-by-step guide on how to remove the cover of your Amazon Fire Stick remote. It’s a simple process, so don’t worry—I’ll walk you through it.

First things first, let’s gather what we need: your trusty Amazon Fire Stick remote and a little bit of patience. Ready? Let’s get started!

Now, take a close look at your remote. Do you see those small notches on either side of it? Yep, those are what we’re going to use to remove the cover. Exciting, right?

With your fingers, firmly grip the remote on both sides, making sure your thumbs are positioned on the notches. Give it a little squeeze—you’ll feel the cover loosen up. You’re on the right track!

Once you have a good grip, gently lift and pull the cover away from the remote. Don’t worry if it takes a bit of effort, they can be a bit stubborn. Just keep at it, and soon enough, the cover will come off completely.

Congrats, you did it! Take a moment to admire your handy work. See, wasn’t that easy? Now you can clean your remote or replace the batteries without any trouble.

Remember, if you ever need to put the cover back on, simply align it with the buttons and slot it into place. Give it a little press to secure it, and you’re good to go.

I hope this guide helped you successfully remove the cover of your Amazon Fire Stick remote. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I’m here to assist you. Happy streaming!

If you’re looking for a great way to stream content, Amazon’s Fire TV devices are a fantastic option. They come with a handy remote control that may seem simple, but it’s actually quite versatile, especially on the newer models.

However, like any wireless device, the remote still needs electricity to work. Unfortunately, wireless electricity isn’t a widespread option yet, so at some point, you’ll have to open the remote to replace the batteries. When handling electronic devices, it’s important to be careful to avoid causing any damage. In this article, I’ll show you how to remove the back cover of your remote so that you can get back to watching your favorite shows as quickly as possible.

All About the Remote

The first thing you’ll notice about the Fire Stick remote is its small size compared to most TV controllers. It measures only 85.9 x 30.0 x 12.6mm, but don’t let its size fool you—it’s still very useful. With its simple and lightweight design, it’s easy for anyone to use (unless you’re as big as The Mountain from Game of Thrones!).

The latest versions of the remote also come with voice control, thanks to Amazon’s AI assistant, Alexa. Just press the voice control button and tell Alexa what you want to watch or ask it to search for a specific show or genre.

While the voice control feature doesn’t work with every service available on the Fire TV Stick, it’s still a significant improvement over a regular remote, especially for people with disabilities. Plus, you can rest assured that any app or content from Amazon can be easily accessed using vocal commands.

Removing the Fire Stick Remote’s Cover

Once you know how, removing the cover from your Fire Stick remote is a straightforward process, but it’s important to handle the components with care as some of them are delicate. When dealing with any electronic device, it’s best to take your time and avoid rushing to prevent accidentally breaking anything.

When you first purchase your Fire TV Stick, you won’t have to worry about removing the cover because Amazon conveniently includes a couple of fully charged batteries with the remote itself. However, eventually, these batteries will run out, and you’ll need to replace them.

How to Take Off the Cover of a 1st Generation Fire Stick Remote

If you have an older Fire TV Stick model, it came with the original remote control. The batteries in this remote are placed beside each other. The cover on these remotes is a bit tricky to remove, which is why they redesigned it for newer models.

Here’s how you can remove the cover to replace the batteries:

1. Turn the remote over so the buttons face the ground, and the top of the remote faces away from you.
2. Find the small thin rectangular indentation in the middle of the remote.
3. Press firmly with both thumbs on the indentation.
4. While applying pressure, pull the cover towards the bottom of the remote with your thumbs.
5. The cover will slide down, and you can then take it off to access the battery compartment.

If the cover is particularly hard to remove, even after following these instructions, you can use a small flat head screwdriver for some extra force. Press down with your thumbs as mentioned before, then insert the screwdriver’s head into the gap between the cover and the body of the remote. Use the screwdriver to push the cover out while still applying pressure on the indentation.

To put the cover back on, simply place it back in the same orientation on the back of the remote and slide it upwards until you hear it click into place.

Getting Rid of the Cover on a 2nd Generation Fire Stick Remote

The newer Fire TV Stick remote is a really cool improvement from the original. It now has voice activation and a redesigned battery cover that is easier to open compared to the previous model.

Here’s what you need to do to remove the cover from the remote:

1. Flip the remote over so that the buttons are facing down and the top of the remote is facing away from you.
2. Find the small arrowhead-shaped dent towards the bottom of the remote.
3. Place one thumb over the dent and another halfway up the cover.
4. Press down on the dent and push upwards until the cover starts to slide up.

To put the cover back on, just place it on the back of the remote and slide it down until you hear it click into place.

Take Charge of Your Remote

Now that you know how to remove the battery cover from your Amazon Fire TV Stick remote, you can easily replace the batteries when they run out. If you have another way to get the cover off without using a flathead screwdriver, why not share your method with us in the comments section below?

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My Thoughts on “How to Remove Amazon Fire Stick Remote Cover”

Laura Beckham says:

For someone who lives alone and has arthritis in their hands, this is impossible. Do we really need such a user-unfriendly device? It’s clear that there are other consumers who find changing batteries, which should be an easy task, impossible. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be asking for alternative methods. I have no tricks to share because I couldn’t remove the cover.