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- Restart your Fire TV with the remote using the shortcut & settings menu.
- Remote shortcut: Press the Select and Play/Pause buttons together for 5 seconds.
- From the settings menu: Go to My Fire TV from Settings → click Restart & select Restart to confirm.
- You can also restart a Fire TV without a remote by power cycling or using the Amazon Fire TV app.
Have you been experiencing some issues while using your Fire TV? Is it freezing, performing slowly, or unresponsive? Well, these things might happen due to various bugs and glitches, and more often than not, they can be fixed by restarting. This article will walk you through the process using different methods.
How to Restart Amazon Fire TV With Remote
With the remote control in hand, you can either use the remote shortcut or head to the Restart option on settings to restart the Fire TV. You can use the same methods to restart Firestick, too.
Using Remote Shortcut
Grab your Fire TV remote and press the Select and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. Now your TV will turn off and restart/reboot automatically.
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Using the On-Screen Settings
This method works even with the replacement or universal remote of your Fire TV. From the home screen, navigate to the Settings section and select My Fire TV → Restart. Click on the Restart option once again on the confirmation pop-up to restart the Fire TV.
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How to Restart Fire TV Without Remote
If your Fire TV remote is malfunctioning and not working properly, you can use the following methods to execute restarting without hindrance.
Power Cycle Fire TV
If your TV screen is frozen or your remote is not working, you can restart the TV by power cycling. All you have to do is unplug the TV’s power cord from the power outlet and plug it back in after about a minute.
Addon! To power cycle Firestick, unplug it from the TV’s HDMI port and replug it after a few minutes. Later, turn on your TV, which is connected to your Firestick, and check for any issues.
Use Remote App
Use the virtual remote of the Amazon Fire TV app (Play Store/App Store) to reach your Fire TV Settings and restart it. First, you have to connect your Fire TV to WiFi and the mobile with this remote app to the same network. Then, launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions to connect both devices together.
Once they are connected, use the navigation options on the virtual remote interface to hover over the respective options and restart the Fire TV. So, practically, this method can’t be an immediate measure if the TV is frozen or in the absence of the physical remote.
If you are ever experiencing errors or glitches on your Fire TV, just remember the above methods to restart it and fix the issues yourselves. This will save you a lot of time and effort in the future. If restarting didn’t help you out, try updating and resetting your Fire TV.
FAQ
1. If I restart my Fire TV, will I lose everything on it?
No, restarting your Fire TV will not erase any data. It will only close all the apps running in the background and fix some minor bugs and glitches.