Remotes & audio
Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote battery
2 × 1.5V alkaline cell
How to replace it
| How to open | Turn the remote upside down. Press the arrow on the back cover firmly to release the latch and slide the cover down. Insert two AAA batteries. Slide the cover back and press to secure. Press and hold Home ~10 seconds if re-pairing is needed. |
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| Orientation | Observe polarity marks |
| Re-pair / reset | Yes |
| Re-pair after change | Yes |
| Notes | Amazon: new 1.5V alkaline or 1.2V NiMH rechargeable AAA only. Electrical rating 3.0V (2× AAA). Model numbers on compliance labels include P4C6EN, L5B83G, PA38CA, PA2M36. |
| Access | Tool-free |
Important
- 2× AAA — identify by Alexa Voice Remote model number on the remote/compliance label.
- Prefer alkaline AAA for battery-life troubleshooting per Amazon guidance.
Sources
Helpful for this device
Optional tools for opening, testing or charging — separate from the battery answer.
- Panasonic eneloop AAA (LSD NiMH)
Replacement AAA cells when the device accepts NiMH
- Panasonic eneloop BQ-CC55 charger
Everyday NiMH AA/AAA charging (eneloop ecosystem)
- Battery tester
Quick good / low / dead check for household cells
New battery but still not working?
A fresh 2 × AAA should restore Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote if the battery was the problem. Work through the checks below before replacing the device.
- Check orientation
Confirm the cell is seated correctly: Observe polarity marks
- Check the battery type
This device needs 2 × AAA (alkaline). Rechargeable cells are only suitable when the manufacturer accepts that chemistry — set battery type in device settings if available. Same size does not always mean the same battery.
- Check known model-specific issues
Re-pairing or a short reset may be required after a battery change. 2× AAA — identify by Alexa Voice Remote model number on the remote/compliance label. Prefer alkaline AAA for battery-life troubleshooting per Amazon guidance.
- Confirm the battery itself
If you have a battery tester or multimeter, check the cell. A low open-circuit voltage often means replace; for rechargeable AA/AAA, a capacity test is more informative than voltage alone.
- Still not responding?
If a correct, fresh battery installed properly does not restore the device, the fault may be elsewhere — the device may need service or replacement.