The Fire TV remote is the essence of your Fire Stick as it allows you to control and use your Fire Stick. However, letโs admit it! We all keep misplacing our Fire Stick or any other remote and forgetting about it.
Finding the lost remote is often a task. The remote is even more needed when your Fire Stick is frozen or stuck and needs a reset. Fortunately, there are several ways to this problem. Letโs get started!
How to Reset Fire Stick Using Remote Control?
Before moving ahead, letโs see how you would reset your Fire Stick with a remote control in case you find it. Just follow the steps below:
- Press and hold the Back key and the right side of the navigation circle simultaneously for about 10 seconds.
- Your TV will go blank for a second and display two options: continue or cancel.
- If you select to continue, your Fire Stick will be reset. At the same time, if you do not choose any option, your Fire Stick will still be reset automatically after about 30 seconds.
If you want to reset the Fire Stick from the Settings menu, follow the steps below:
- Click on the gear icon, which should be in the upper left corner of the screen.
- Select โMy Fire TVโ from the menu that appears.
- Select the โReset to Factory Defaultsโ option.
- If you are asked to enter a PIN or password, do so.
- Confirm the reset button if prompted.
Once you reset, your Fire Stick will return to its original settings. Your Fire Stick will undergo the required changes during resetting, which typically takes five or more minutes.
Remember that a factory reset will remove all your accounts, preferences, and other personalized settings.
How to Reset Fire Stick Without Remote Control?
Method 1: Use the Amazon Fire TV App
Donโt panic if you misplace your Fire stickโs remote control. You can successfully factory reset your Amazon Fire TV using the app. The Amazon Fire TV app lets you use a digital remote to control your Fire Stick with your smartphone. Follow these steps to reset…