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- To reset any Toshiba remote control, remove the batteries → unplug TV → press remote’s Power button for 20 seconds → plug in TV → reinsert batteries.
- Reset Toshiba Google TV: Remove batteries → press the Home button → reinsert batteries while holding the Home button → wait for the LED light flash & release the button.
- Toshiba Fire TV users shall unplug the TV → press the left, menu, back buttons for 12 seconds → remove batteries → plug in TV → wait for the remote can’t be detected screen → reinsert batteries and press the Home button to reset the TV.
- To reset Toshiba replacement remotes, check the remote’s user manual.
It is well known that remote control is crucial to control Toshiba TV. When it malfunctions or stops working suddenly, resetting is the simplest way to fix it. There are different ways to reset the Toshiba TV remote, and this article will guide you through the process.
How to Reset Toshiba TV Remote [Any Model]
This is the most common method to reset the Toshiba TV remote control of any model. Toshiba VIDAA & Android TV users can majorly try this one.
- Grab your Toshiba TV remote & remove the batteries. Then, unplug your TV from the power socket.
- Long press the Power button on the remote for 20 seconds to drain all the power left in it.
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- Plug the TV back into the power socket and insert the remote batteries. Now the remote is reset.
Now, you can turn on the Toshiba TV using the Power button and check if the remote is functioning normally. Whenever your Toshiba TV is not responding to remote controls, try this method.
How to Reset Toshiba Google TV Remote
Resetting a Google TV remote is different than resetting a normal Toshiba remote. So follow the below steps.
- Remove the remote’s batteries and press the Home button for a few seconds.
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- While holding the home button, reinsert the batteries and keep holding the button until the LED light on the remote starts flashing.
- Release the button to finish resetting the remote and check if it’s working properly.
How to Reset Toshiba Fire TV Remote
- Unplug your TV from the power outlet and wait for 60 seconds.
- Press the Left, Menu, and Back buttons simultaneously for 12 seconds and release them.
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- After 5 seconds, take out the batteries from the remote, plug in your TV & turn it on.
- Wait until the screen that displays “the remote can’t be detected” appears. Then, reinsert the batteries and press the Home button.
Now, the remote will be paired to your Toshiba Fire TV, which will be indicated by a blue LED light. If the pairing is not successful, press the Home button again for 10 seconds.
How to Reset Toshiba TV Replacement Remote
The process of resetting third-party replacement or universal remotes that you are using with your Toshiba Smart TV will be different based on the remote’s brand. So it is recommended to refer to the remote’s user manual. However, the following method will be suitable for most remotes of this type.
- Take out the remote batteries and long press any button. Then, reinsert the batteries (LED indicator must twice).
- After 6 seconds, press the 2 & 8 buttons at the same time (LED indicator will blink twice).
- Press the 9, 8, and 1 buttons in that order, and the LED should blink 4 times. Now, the remote will be reset.
From now on, you need not be worried if your remote malfunctions in the middle of watching a movie or show since the guidances here have trained you to fix it in no time and bring back to normalcy.
FAQ
1. What to do if my Toshiba TV remote is not working except the Power button?
To fix this issue, reset the remote by removing the batteries, pressing the power button for a few seconds, and reinserting the batteries back. If it’s still not working, the button might be broken. So, it is best to replace the remote or use the Toshiba TV remote app.
2. Why is Toshiba TV not responding to remote control even after resetting it?
If your Toshiba TV is still not responding to your remote control after resetting it, the batteries might be drained. Replace the old batteries with new ones. If that doesn’t work, you should get a new remote.