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- Update your Insignia Fire TV by navigating to Settings → Device & Software/My Fire TV → About → Check for Updates and select Install update.
- On your Insignia Roku TV, go to Settings → System → Software Update → Check now. Select Update.
Does your Insignia TV often exhibit issues or doesn’t support some of the latest apps? Well, it’s time to update your TV’s firmware. If you have no idea how to do it, don’t worry because this article will guide you through the steps to update your Insignia TV to the latest version.
How to Update Insignia TV With a Remote
Follow the below instructions based on the Insignia TV model you own. Before going into the steps, turn on the Insignia TV and connect it to a stable WiFi.
Update Insignia Fire TV
On the Insignia Fire TV’s home screen, select the Settings icon and navigate to the Device & Software/My Fire TV option. Next, select the About option and click Check for Updates. You can select the Install Update button if a new firmware update is available.
Update Insignia Roku TV
On the home screen, scroll down and hit the Settings menu. Then select System → Software Update and click the Check now button to search for new updates. If a new firmware is available, select the Update button on the pop-up that appears.
How to Update Insignia Smart TV Without a Remote
Your TV remote control might stop working or malfunction when you use it for a long time or if it has any internal damage. But this doesn’t have to prevent you from updating your TV because you can control your Insignia TV even without a remote. This can be done by using the Remote app. To control your Insignia TV using a remote app, you need to connect both devices to the same WiFi.
Here are the remote apps you can use to control an Insignia Fire TV or Insignia Roku TV.
- The Roku App (Official) – Install this app from the Play Store or App Store.
- Amazon Fire TV – Download this app from the App Store or Play Store.
Once you install any one of the above apps and pair your TV with it, you can access the virtual remote interface on the remote app. Use the remote control icons to navigate to your TV’s settings menu and update your Insignia TV.
Note: It is also possible to control your Insignia TV using third-party and Universal Remote Apps that are compatible with your TV.
Remember that updating the firmware is important for the smooth functioning of your Insignia TV. So always keep an eye on new Insignia TV firmware updates and use the above methods to keep your TV up-to-date.
