The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a convenient one-stop solution for accessing most streaming services through a single interface. All devices including streaming sticks (old or new) are prone to various problems. Chances are the Amazon Fire TV Stick is giving you nightmares and that’s why you’re here. Do not worry. You’re not alone.
Like any other device, Amazon’s Fire TV Stick is sensitive to glitches like black screen, stuck on an app, random app opening, or occasional crashes. These problems usually go away with a factory reset.
But how to reset Fire TV Stick? That is what we will tell you here. Whether you have an Alexa Voice Remote or not, you can reset it using the following methods.
Start.
What happens when you factory reset your echo
Performing a factory reset of your Fire TV Stick will deregister your Amazon account from it and make it look like it was just purchased. You’ll have to start from scratch including pairing the remote, connecting to Wi-Fi, adding Amazon credentials, downloading apps, and the like.
Now that you know what happens after a factory reset, here are five ways to do it.
Factory reset Fire TV Stick with remote control
If you have access to the Stick’s remote, you can reset it using the following methods.
1. From Settings on TV
For that, follow these steps:
Step 1: Power on your TV and connect the Fire TV Stick to it.
Step 2: Once the Fire TV Stick is up and running, use the navigation buttons on the remote to navigate to Settings at the top. Choose it.
Step 3: Again using the navigation buttons, scroll to the right and select My Fire TV.
Step 4: Scroll down and select Reset to Factory Defaults.
Note:
Step 5: A dialog box appears asking you to confirm your decision to reset the Stick. Select Reset.
The system will then initiate the reset process and it will take about 5-8 minutes. Then you will have to set up the Stick.
Note:
Sometimes the Settings screen cannot be accessed due to system crashes or black screen. In such situations, you can use the Stick’s remote control to reset it to factory settings.
Note: The remote must be paired with your Fire TV Stick for this method. If you’re using the new remote, restart the Fire TV Stick and pair the remote
To reset, press and hold the right button and back button on the remote simultaneously for at least 10 seconds or more. This will start the reset process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Pro tip:
3. Use another remote control
If your friend or family member has a Fire TV Stick like yours, you can borrow their remote and pair it with your Fire TV Stick. Once paired, use it to navigate and reset your Fire TV Stick as you did in the first method.
Factory reset Fire TV Stick without remote
If you lost your remote or it doesn’t work, you can use these methods to reset your Fire TV Stick.
4. Using the Fire TV app
Amazon has Fire TV apps for both Android and iOS devices that let you control the Fire TV Stick’s navigation on your TV.
All you need to do is download the app on your Android or iPhone and connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the Fire TV Stick and it will show up in the app. Touch it. A four-digit code will appear on the TV screen. Enter that information into the app and then use the app to control the Stick’s navigation. Then go to Settings > System > Reset to Factory Reset as you did in the first method.
5. Use your TV remote
With HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) technology, you can use the TV’s remote to control the Fire TV Stick. To do that, you need to enable the CEC setting on your TV. The installation name and location may vary between TVs.
Worst case: Reset Fire TV Stick without Wi-Fi and Remote
In the above methods, you need to have access to the remote or you must use the same Wi-Fi network to use the app. But what if you forgot your remote at home, your TV doesn’t support CEC and you have another Wi-Fi connection for your app?
In such scary situations, you need to fool the Fire TV Stick into believing that you are using the old Wi-Fi network. So change the router name and password to the last Wi-Fi network that Fire TV Sick is using, or create a hotspot connection from your mobile phone with the same name and password as the Wi-Fi -Fi your previous.
This will connect your Fire TV Stick and your phone to the same Wi-Fi network. You can then use the Fire TV app on your phone to navigate the controls and finally reset the Fire TV Stick.
By Line
We hope you were able to reset your Fire TV Stick using the above methods. After the reset, you will have to re-pair the remote to start using the Fire TV Stick.
Sometimes the pairing doesn’t go smoothly. To do that, try replacing the battery on your remote first, then hold the home button for at least 30 seconds to pair. This takes a long time, but you will successfully pair them after one or two tries. The luckiest!
Next up: Wondering what to watch on Amazon Prime? Check out these 7 classic shows on Prime Video that you must watch.
Categories: How to
Source: thpttranhungdao.edu.vn/en/
