Have you recently faced any slow performance or application freezing issues on your Firestick? Then, you need to restart the Firestick or Fire TV device to fix the problem. After prolonged use, your Firestick may malfunction and exhibit several issues while streaming. To eliminate the issue, reboot the Firestick device by selecting the Restart option under the About section.
Alternatively, you can press certain button combinations to restart the Firestick or Fire TV device. If you have lost or misplaced the remote, you can reboot the Firestick without a remote by using the Amazon Fire TV app. In this article, I have discussed all the possible ways to restart the Amazon Fire TV Stick device.
When Should You Restart Firestick?
- If you want to check if there are any software updates, you have to restart Fire TV to check for new updates.
- After updating the Firestick, the device may ask you to restart.
- If you find any minor error or malfunction, restarting the drive will help you to fix the issue.
- When WiFi is not connecting with Firestick.
- When your Firestick is frozen, stuck, or appears on a black screen, restarting is the best option to fix it.
How to Restart Firestick With Remote
This method is the easiest way to restart the Firestick. If your Firestick performs slowly or any app doesn’t open, you can go for this method.
Restart the Fire TV Stick via Settings
You can easily restart the Firestick by navigating to the device settings.
Reboot Fire TV [Newer Versions]
1: Turn On the Firestick and click the Settings icon.
2: Select My Fire TV from the list.
3: Under that, click Restart.
4: On the prompt, click the Restart option again to confirm.
5: Now, the Fire TV device will start restarting.
Reboot Fire TV [Older Versions]
1: Click the Settings tab on the Firestick Home screen.
2: Choose My Fire TV under the Settings menu.
3: Scroll down and hit the Restart option.
4: A pop-up will be displayed. In that, click Restart again to confirm.
5: Your Firestick device will turn Off and turn On again.
How to Restart Firestick using the Remote
Sometimes, your Firestick may be irresponsive to your commands, or it may hang or display a black screen of death. In those cases, you can’t access the Firestick Settings. You can only force reboot your Firestick to get it back to normal. Use this method only if your Firestick becomes unresponsive. Press and hold the Select button & Play/Pause button for five seconds. Your Firestick will begin to restart without any confirmation pop-up.
How to Restart Firestick / Fire TV Without Remote
This method involves the use of the Amazon Fire TV app as a virtual remote. You can use this method if your Firestick remote is not working.
1: Install the Amazon Fire TV app on the Android Phone or iPhone from the Play Store or App Store.
2: Launch the Fire TV app after installation and log in to your account.
3: Connect the Firestick to the WiFi, same as your smartphone.
4: Select your Firestick device from the list.
5: You will see a code on the Fire TV screen. Type the code on the app to complete the pairing process.
6. Once the app is paired with your Firestick or Fire TV, you will see the remote interface on the app.
7. Use the remote app to navigate to Firestick Settings → Click My Fire TV → Tap Restart to reboot your Firestick or Fire TV.
How to Restart Firestick When Frozen or Displays Black Screen
You can opt for this method if the above methods don’t work. This method is the least recommended one. Don’t go for this method until the above two methods fail. In this method, you will cut the power supply of your Fire TV to reboot the device. Unplug the Firestick power cable from the wall outlet and the Firestick from the TV. Keep your Firestick static for a while. Then reconnect back to the power source and TV. Then, turn On the device to complete the reboot.
FAQ
The first thing to do is to disconnect the device’s power supply and reconnect it. If the problem persists, reset the Firestick to fix the issue.
Yes. You can use the Amazon Fire TV app to restart the Firestick 4K without a remote.