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- You can reset your Philips TV with a remote using the TV settings.
- You can also reset your Philips TV without a remote using physical buttons, external devices, and remote apps.
It is natural that your Philips TV is not working smoothly, and it is because of various bugs and excess corrupted data. The simple solution to fix such issues is to reset it. This article will explain methods for resetting your Philips TV with and without a remote.
Try Soft Reset First!
Before you proceed to completely reset your Philips TV, soft reset it once by power cycling, as there is a chance the issue will be resolved with this step alone.
- Press the Power button on your TV to turn it off.
- Unplug the TV’s power cord from the power outlet and long press the Power/Physical button for about 15 seconds.
- Plug the power cord back in and turn on the Philips TV.
How to Reset Philips TV With Remote
Since the remote is the best way to control your Philips TV, use it to navigate the Settings menu and hard reset. But the navigation and settings menu are different based for each Philips TV OS and those navigations are explained below.
Reset Philips Saphi Smart TV
- Navigate to the Settings menu and select All Settings.
- Select the General Settings option and choose the Reinstall TV option at the bottom.
- Enter the 4-digit reset PIN code when prompted and select the Yes button for confirmation.
Reset Philips Android TV
- From the home screen of your TV, open Settings → Device Preferences.
- Select About → Factory reset option. Then, choose Factory Reset once again on the next screen.
- Finally, select Erase everything & reset your Philips Android TV.
Reset Philips Google TV
- Select the Settings icon on the home screen and choose the System option.
- Select About → Reset. Then, select the Factory reset option and confirm it on the next screen.
Reset Philips Roku TV
- Open the Home screen, select Settings, and head to the Advanced system settings → Factory reset options.
- Enter the reset PIN displayed on the screen and select Start factory reset in the pop-up that appears to begin the reset process.
Note: If your original Philips TV remote is not working, you can use a universal remote to control your TV.
How to Reset Philips TV Without Remote
On any Philips TV model, a remote control is not really necessary for resetting it. You can use alternate methods to bring back the Philips TV to factory settings without a remote, which are explained below.
Reset Using a Mouse & Keyboard
- If you have a wired mouse & keyboard, you can simply connect them to the USB ports of your Philips TV.
- Then, use the mouse pointer to navigate the TV settings. Then, type the Philips factory reset code with the keyboard and finish the process.
Tip: If you want to use a wireless mouse or keyboard, you must have paired it with your TV using the Bluetooth settings prior.
Reset Using Mobile Remote Apps
If you want an alternate method for controlling and resetting your Philips TV that is similar to using a remote control, then using a Philips TV Remote app will be the best solution.
- Install a remote app that is compatible with your Philips TV’s OS on your smartphone.
- Once you pair your TV with the compatible app, the buttons on your remote will be available on your phone screen. You can use them to navigate and reset your TV.
Based on your TV’s OS, use one of the following apps.
FYI: You can also install third-party remote apps compatible with Philips TV to control it.
Now that you know the different methods available for resetting your Philips TV, use the one suitable for rectifying all the problems and clearing up issues causing agents. But remember, resetting will clear all the data on your Philips TV, and it is always recommended to back up your data before starting this process. After resetting, set up the Philips TV from scratch.
