How to Reset Insignia Smart TV With/Without a Remote

If you are facing problems on Insignia TV often, resetting is the best option to get rid of the issues permanently. It is a great troubleshooting solution that eliminates firmware bugs and keeps your device fresh as new. To know more about how to factory reset different Insignia TV models, we have provided this easy-to-follow guide.

How to Reset Insignia TV With Remote

Using your TV remote, you can easily navigate to settings and reset your TV. Since Insignia TVs come in different models, the steps vary. So, follow the instructions below to reset your respective TV model.

Reset Insignia Fire TV

Through Settings menu: Click the Gear icon on the Fire TV home screen to open the Settings menu. Then select Device & Software/My Fire TV and tap the option Reset to Factory Defaults. Then, click the Reset button on the following pop-up. Now, your TV will automatically return to its factory settings.

Button shortcuts: Once you turn on your Insignia TV, long-press the Back button and Right navigation button simultaneously for 10 seconds. Then, hit OK on the pop-up message to reset your TV.

Reset Insignia Roku TV

1. Turn on your Roku TV and select the Settings option on the home screen. Then navigate to System → Advanced System Settings and select Factory reset.

2. Enter the PIN and click the OK button. Finally, select Start factory reset on the pop-up message that shows up.

Once the resetting is over, the TV will return to the factory settings, and you have to set up your Insignia TV from the beginning.

How to Reset Insignia TV Without Remote

There are two ways to reset your TV without a remote.

Using Physical Buttons

You can quickly factory reset your Insignia TV using the physical buttons present in the TV panel.

1. Reset Insignia Fire TV using the Power button:

• First, unplug your TV from the power source and long press the Power button under the TV. Plug the TV back into the power source while still pressing the Power button.
• Release the Power button when the Insignia TV turns On, and the Recovery mode screen will appear.
• Go to the Wipe data/factory reset option by pressing the Power button once every time you want to highlight an option.
• Long press the Power button to select Wipe data/factory reset and hit the Yes option.

• When the reset is complete, hit the Reboot system now option to restart your Insignia TV.

2. Reset Insignia Roku TV using the Reset button:

To reset your TV, find the Reset button on the back of the TV near the HDMI ports. Use a thin object like a pen, or a needle to press the button for 20 seconds. When the TV restarts and the Roku logo appears, release the Reset button. Now your TV is reset.

Using Remote Apps

As a permanent alternative to control your TV without a remote control, you can use Remote apps. This way, you can control the Insignia TV using your smartphone. For this to work, you have to connect your TV to the app. Then, you can use the virtual remote interface on the app to control your TV. Here are the remote apps you can use to reset your Insignia TV. Before going into the steps, connect the Insignia Roku TV to the WiFi, same as your smartphone.

1. Insignia Roku TV – The Roku App (Official)

• Download and install the Roku app on your phone. Open it and go to Devices. Then, connect your TV to the app.

• Then tap the Remote icon and use the navigation buttons to go to System settings and reset your TV.

2. Insignia Fire TV – Amazon Fire TV

• Download the Amazon Fire TV app on your phone and open the app.

• Then, select your TV from the detected devices and enter the PIN displayed on the TV to pair the app with the TV.
• Now, use the virtual remote to navigate to the Settings menu and reset your TV.

Whether your TV is crashing, being slow, or apps aren’t loading, you can just reset your TV using the above methods to fix it. However, remember that resetting your TV will erase all your installed apps and data from the TV. So always use this method as a last resort to fix your TV.

FAQ

1. How to Reset Insignia TV with a black screen?

When your TV is stuck with a black screen, you can soft reset it by power cycling the TV. If your TV has a Reset button, use that to restore your TV to factory settings.