When it comes to streaming devices, the Amazon Fire TV Stick stands out as one of the best options available. However, there may be various reasons why you’d want to reset it. Whether you’re giving it as a gift or simply looking for a fresh start, resetting your Fire TV Stick (or any Fire TV device) is a straightforward process that can be done quickly.
The quickest way to reset your Fire TV device
To reset your Fire TV device quickly, all you need to do is grab your remote and simultaneously press and hold the back and right directional buttons. After 10 seconds, a confirmation message will appear on the screen. Simply confirm it or wait a few seconds to initiate the factory reset process.
How to reset a Fire TV Stick on the console
Resetting an Amazon Fire TV Stick on the console itself is also quite simple. In this guide, we’ll demonstrate how to do this on an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, but the process should be identical for all Fire TV devices.
Step 1: Use your Fire TV remote control to navigate to the Settings icon. Alternatively, you can hold down the Alexa button and say “Open settings.”
Step 2: Scroll down to My Fire TV.
Step 3: Select Reset to Factory Defaults.
Step 4: Confirm the reset by selecting the Reset option.
Once the reset process is initiated, your Fire TV Stick (or other Fire TV device) will take a few minutes to complete the reset. Afterward, you’ll be ready to set up your Fire TV Stick as a new device.
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