How to restart a Fire TV Stick

As impressive as the technology is, sometimes performance issues need fixing that can’t be solved with the latest update. This is also true for Fire TV Stick devices. Restarting a device is the first option that most often solves the problem. Here’s how to restart your Fire TV Stick and get back to streaming in no time.

Restart the Firestick by using the remote

If the screen on your Fire TV is frozen and you can’t navigate through the UI, you can reboot directly from the remote. First, hold down the Select and Play/Pause buttons on your controller for five seconds.

After that, your Fire TV Stick will restart. Note that it’s normal not to see any confirmation message on-screen using this method. If you’re having issues with the remote, see our guide on pairing and resetting your Fire TV Stick remote.

Restart Fire TV Stick from the settings

If your remote is working fine, but you’re still experiencing issues with your Fire TV device, you should be able to restart the unit using the settings.

1. Go into Settings. It’s in the far right of the screen.
2. Select My Fire TV.
3. Pick Restart.

After that, you should see a ‘Powering-Off’ message on the screen. Wait for the device to boot up again.

Restart the Firestick by unplugging the cord

If all else fails, you can always unplug the Fire TV Stick to force a restart. We’d recommend using this method only if your screen is frozen and the Fire TV Stick remote controller isn’t responding.

You need only unplug the Fire TV Stick from its power source and wait about a minute before plugging it back into the power supply.

If none of the options resolve your issue, you may need to get more serious about the matter. Contact Amazon customer service for further assistance.

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