How To Restart Firestick/Fire TV in 1 Minute or Less
The following step-by-step guide will show you how to restart Firestick with 3 different methods. Restarting your firestick/fire tv is a great way to reboot your device and get it running at peak performance.
If you are experiencing any issues with your Fire TV device, I always recommend a restart first. This will force stop any working applications and rejuvenate the device completely.
There are 3 ways to restart firestick. While the first method is the easiest, it may not always be the best option. Use the instructions below that will show you How To Restart Firestick in 1 Minute or Less.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following instructions will teach you how to restart firestick. This does not return the device to factory settings. To do so, you must reset your device completely using the guide below.
How To Reset Firestick/Fire TV and Breathe new Life Into It
In the instances below I will show you how to restart firestick on a Fire TV Stick 4k. However, these steps should also work on any generation of this device.
How To Restart Firestick – Method 1
The fastest way to restart your Firestick or Fire TV is to simply unplug the power cord from the outlet or device. This works great if you find your device is frozen or you are unable to access anything with the remote.
Once unplugged, wait 20-30 seconds and plug back in. That’s it! Your device will now cycle through the restart process.
Make sure to allow a minute or so for the Firestick to load menus and applications. Once complete, your device will be back up and running.
If you do not have easy access to the outlet your fire tv is plugged into or want to restart internally, I suggest the steps below:
Restart Firestick – Method 2
If you are having trouble accessing your outlet or firestick to unplug it, there is a way to simply use your provided firestick remote to restart it.
1. From any screen, use your remote to click the Pause/Play button and the Select button simultaneously for a few seconds as shown below:
2. Your device will prompt the following message stating “Your Fire TV Stick 4k is Powering Off”
3. After powering off, the device will reboot and be back up and running in no time.
Restart Firestick – Method 3
The third and final method that will teach you How To Restart Firestick is also the longest. If for some reason the other two methods above do not work for you, you can always restart within the Fire TV settings.
The methods described above work best when you are unable to navigate your device. However, if your remote and device are both working properly, we can easily restart using the steps below:
1. From the home-screen, scroll across the Categories to hover over Settings
2. Click My Fire TV
3. Scroll down and select Restart
4. Click Restart
5. You will then encounter “Fire TV Stick 4k Powering Off” message
That’s it! Your device will reboot and be back and running in a few seconds.
KODIFIREIPTVTIP: For those who use a VPN in conjunction with their device, this will turn off with the restart.
Simply log back into your VPN app and Connect to ensure your privacy when streaming.
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