Why Is My Amazon Fire TV Blinking? (Quick Fix!)

Wondering why is my Amazon Fire TV blinking? There are quite a few ways and patterns that your Fire TV could be blinking in.

So, here we’ll show you the meaning and solution for all types of lights and LED behavior so you can overcome the problem in a matter of minutes!

When the Fire TV is blinking, you first need to identify the color and behavior of the LED light to know the correct troubleshooting methods.

When you know what’s wrong with the Fire TV the solution only requires knowing how to address the specific Fire TV error!

Amazon Fire TV Light Indications
Light Color	Light Behaviour	Light Meaning
RED	Fast red blinking	There is a fault with the remote control and has to be reset.
RED	Slow red blinking	The Fire TV remote battery is low or completely dead.
AMBER	8 consecutive blinks	The wireless setup has failed.
	Blinking for 40 seconds	The Fire TV is currently updating.
	Solid light	The Fire TV memory is full.
ORANGE	Solid light	The WiFi password is incorrect.
WHITE	Pulsing light	The Fire TV is in “setup mode”.

Why Is My Amazon Fire TV Blinking White?

Power Cycle your Fire TV

The first step when you see a white pulsating light on your firestick would be to perform a power cycle, which doesn’t erase anything.

This method is easy to apply and only takes one minute!

First, turn off your Fire TV using the power button.
Then, unplug the Fire TV from the electrical outlet.
Next, wait for about 60 seconds for a power cycle.
While waiting, test whether the power outlet works!
Remove any power strips, extenders, or smart plugs.
Reconnect the Fire TV to the power outlet and test.

Tip: Waiting for longer with the Fire TV unplugged also helps with overheating issues!

Use a Different HDMI Port

Note: Skip this solution, if you’re not using an Amazon Firestick!

In case your Fire TV screen is flashing in white, it’s likely that there is a video fault, which mainly comes from the HDMI port of your TV.

So, one of the best solutions is to unplug the Firestick from the TV’s HDMI and select another HDMI port (we recommend using one of the back ports).

Reminder: Don’t forget to switch the TV input source when switching to another HDMI port!

Use a Direct Power Supply!

One of the reasons why Amazon Fire TV white light blinks is due to a power supply failure!

If your Firestick is connected to the TV via USB for power supply, the reason for the white light could be power insufficiency.

So if your Firestick is not plugged in directly to the wall outlet via an adapter, now is the best time to check whether switching to a direct power source will help!

How to Fix When Amazon Fire TV Light Blinking Amber?

Here’s why is my Amazon Fire TV blinking in Amber and exactly what to do:

Verify the Wireless Connection

In case the amber light on your Fire TV is blinking 8 consecutive times, then pause and blinks 8 times again, the wireless setup has failed.

This can generally mean an issue with the Fire TV or simply a problem with the WiFi on your side, which often translates to router-related issues.

Here’s what to do to resolve the blinking amber light on your FireTV:

Power cycle your router by unplugging it from the power!
Test your WiFi connection by using a secondary device.
Relocate your router closer to the Fire TV or vice versa.
Switch from the 5 GHz WiFi to the 2.4 GHz frequency.

Tip: To connect Fire TV to a different or reconnect to the same WiFi, go to Settings > Network > Select WiFi SSID > Insert the password.

Update the Fire TV Manually

The second reason for a blinking Amber light for about 40 seconds, then pausing and repeating is an indication of the currently ongoing update.

The best approach here would be waiting but you can’t really know if your Fire TV is stuck on the update or the update is simply taking longer.

In case the amber light keeps blinking indefinitely, manually update the Fire TV:

From the Fire TV home screen, go to Settings.
Scroll down and enter the “My Fire TV” menu.
From there enter the “About” tab from the list.
Scroll down and select the “Install Update” button.

Note: Updating a Fire TV manually requires a stable internet connection!

Free Up Some Fire TV Storage

In case you’re seeing a solid amber light on your Fire TV, this is an indication that the memory of the TV is full.

This might be quite problematic, since full memory typically leads to performance issues, so a timely solution is required.

To free up memory on your Fire TV, you need to uninstall unused apps!

Here’s how to remove apps on Amazon Fire TV in easy steps:

From the home screen go to the Fire TV Settings.
Next, press the down arrow and enter “Applications”.
Choose the “Manage Installed Applications” option.
Select an app that you would like to be uninstalled.
Finally, select the “Uninstall” button to remove the app.
Repeat the steps for all unused apps on your Fire TV.

Note: When the memory of your Fire TV regains some available space, the amber light should disappear.

How to Fix When Amazon Fire TV Light Blinking Red?

If your Fire TV LED is blinking in red color, then there are only two patterns to look at so we can identify what’s wrong.

In case the light is blinking slowly, more like “pulsation”, then the remote’s batteries are low or dead. The fast red blinking shows a remote error that needs resetting.

Here’s what to do when the Amazon Fire TV is blinking in red color:

Hard-Reset the Remote!

First, perform a hard reset on the Fire TV remote by ejecting the batteries, and pressing all of the buttons on the remote (twice each).

To finalize the process, hold the power button for 30 seconds, and when ready, reinsert the batteries to check whether the white light will still blink.

Replace the Batteries!

In case the red light is continuously (slow) blinking, even after resetting the remote, it’s likely that you’ll need a new set of batteries.

The Fire TV remote uses 2 x AAA batteries so it’s very important to replace them now, especially if nothing else helped to resolve the blinking light.

Note: In addition, we recommend cleaning the battery compartment to verify that the batteries are in contact with the electrical poles.

Reset the Fire TV Remote!

In case the white light continues to blink indefinitely, you need to reset the Fire TV remote, which will require you to re-establish the pairing.

The entire process is described in detail without any room for mistakes so jump into the steps below:

Unplug the Fire TV from the electricity for about 60 seconds.
Then press and hold the Back + Left + Menu remote buttons.
Info: “Left” means the left button (side) of the navigation circle.
Hold the three remote buttons together for at least 12 seconds.
The next step is to plug the Fire TV back into the power outlet.
Lastly, press and hold the Home remote button for 10 seconds.

Note: Stay within 10 feet of the TV or get closer to boost the remote signal even further!

How to Fix When Amazon Fire TV Light Blinking Orange?

This one is simple. If your Amazon Fire TV is blinking in orange color, then the WiFi password that you’ve just entered was incorrect.

This means that your Fire TV is not connected to the WiFi and you would need to re-enter the correct password to resolve the orange light.

Tip: You can find the password of your WiFi, by going into your router’s control panel and selecting the WiFi SSID you wish you find the password for.

Amazon Fire TV Blinking Orange and White?

Well, if you’re observing a combination of colors such as orange + white, this pretty much reflects the meaning of both light indications.

The orange + white simple means the following:

The Fire TV can’t connect to the WiFi (wrong pass).
The Fire TV is still in setup mode (pulsating white).

The solution is to first, enter the correct password for your WiFi, which will connect the Fire TV to the WiFi and remove the orange light.

The next step is to complete the Fire TV setup mode by pairing the remote control, which will ultimately eliminate the white light as well…

Quick Recap:

Hence, the reason why Amazon Fire TV is blinking can be unfolded by looking at the LED indicator color and light patterns.

From there, the solution is based on what is the specific Fire TV error or light indication with respect to the light’s behavior and pattern.

Finn Wheatley

Finn Wheatley holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from UCL, London. He helped small data science consultancy firms, helping large corporations to grow their data capabilities, deploy advanced machine learning-based analytics and troubleshoot tech-related issues. Check out more about him here.