How to Register and Deregister an Amazon Fire TV

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Amazon Fire TV logo.

The Amazon Fire TV devices allow you to enjoy live TV, streaming content, online games and apps right from your TV screen. Your device needs to be registered with and Amazon Account to access and manage your content and to make sure you have access to the latest software, features, and functionality that power Amazon Fire TV. This guide will show you how to register and deregister your Fire TV.

2. Amazon Account

  1. Using your remote, from the main Fire TV menu go to Settings.
Settings highlighted on Fire TV main screen.
  1. Then go to My Account. Fire TVs come pre-registered with the account they were purchased under and this should show up under Amazon Account.
Amazon Account option highlighted on Fire TV account settings screen.
  1. If you wish to register with another account, select Amazon Account from the screen then select Deregister. You will be asked to confirm your choice. Select Deregister again.
Deregistration confirmation screen.

  1. De-registering a Fire TV device removes all content associated with the respective Amazon Account.
  2. Once de-registered, you can re-register your Fire TV with any Amazon Account you choose by selecting Register.
Amazon account registration option.
  1. Type in the email address associated to the Amazon Account then select Next.
Email entry screen for Fire TV registration.
  1. Then type in the password for your Amazon Account and select Sign In.
Password entry screen for Fire TV registration.
  1. Your Fire TV will be registered with the chosen Amazon Account.