Have you recently purchased an Amazon Firestick for streaming your favorite shows, and now you’re wondering why it won’t turn on?
The Amazon Firestick is a fantastic streaming device that makes it easy to watch content from popular streaming services. However, if the Firestick not turning on as expected, users can experience issues ranging from stuck loading screens, to video and audio problems, to not powering on at all.
These types of issues can be exasperating; you want your Firestick to work properly so that you can watch movies and TV shows with no interruptions. If your Firestick won’t turn on, here are some steps you can take to get it working again quickly.
The Firestick won’t come on
If your Firestick will not turn on, disconnect it to the wall or from the rear to your television. Then unplug your TV. You should wait for a total of 60 minutes. As you wait to push and hold down the power button of your TV for 15 minutes. When the timer is over Plug everything back in.
Your TV and Firestick will take about a minute or so to restart. When they have then, your Firestick will be back in operation.
Make sure you check all your connections
Before we begin take a moment and make sure that connections to your device are proper. Check that you have your Firestick is set up correctly and that your HDMI connection is tight.
Make sure that the connection is secure from”the “stick” to the power outlet, and ensure that it’s secure.
I’m sure it’s annoying However, it would be a lot of money to every single time someone complained that they’re Firestick would not turn on only to discover that they’d connected it incorrectly…
Unplug your Firestick from its power source.
This process appears so obvious, that it’s frequently overlooked however it has been my experience that this solution solves the issue frequently.
The Firestick can be powered via two methods. The one is to plug directly into the wall socket. the other is to plug it into an USB connector on your television.
Start by disconnecting the Firestick to the wall or from the rear of your TV, depending on the setup you have.
Make sure you power cycle your TV
If you have your Firestick not connected to the power source, unplug your TV too. Therefore, if your TV has been connected to the wall or even a power strip or a power strip, etc. Unplug it.
The next step is crucial The next step is to make sure you leave your Firestick as well as your TV unplugged for 60 minutes.
Also, while you’re waiting while you wait, hold and press to power the TV button for about 15 minutes. This will also reset your TV by removing any power remaining from the TV’s capacitors.
Once the whole minute is over, turn off to plug in your television in and allow it to fully start up before plugging in your Firestick back into the socket.
Check that you’re using proper input
Once both your Firestick as well as your TV are reset, double-check to make sure you’re using the correct “input”.
To find this, examine on the reverse of your television and locate the HDMI port to which your Firestick is connected. Over on the HDMI connector, there will be a mark, or a writing on your TVthat indicates the HDMI connection your Firestick has been connected to.
Pay attention to the number. In the case above, the number is “HDMI 2”. Then, take the TV’s remote not you Firestick controller, then press the SOURCE button (or INPUT).
You’ll probably have to switch the switch multiple times until you locate the same output on your television. When it is found the Firestick should be back in operation!
Choose an alternative HDMI connection on the TV
If the above methods didn’t result in a successful connection, try unplugging your Firestick from the present HDMI port and finding another HDMI port that you can connect it to.
There is a reason why television HDMI ports may be unable to function for a time due to many different reasons. It is possible to eliminate a problematic HDMI port by attempting another one.
Once you have connected via the newly created HDMI port, ensure you take note of what number of HDMI it is. Then, hit INPUT or SOURCE on the remote of your TV until you can find the right “channel”.
If it works then you’ve got an issue with the HDMI port in your television. If this doesn’t work do not give up you have a few alternatives to try.
You can try your Firestick on a different TV
Another easy and fast troubleshooting procedure is to configure your Firestick with a different television in your home and test whether it functions on the television.
The issue could be with your TV, not the Firestick device itself.
If it’s compatible with the latest TV, then you’ve got the answer. If not, keep reading.
Replace the power adapter/cable
It doesn’t matter if you plug your Firestick TV directly into an outlet as well as connecting it to it’s USB ports on it to charge it with cables to establish connections.
Sometimes, the electrical adapter to power, or cables themselves, will fail in time. If this is the case it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to have your Firestick to come back on.
I would suggest searching the home for a cord that is similar to the one you have. Perhaps your phone or a different device in your home is using the same type of cable. Try the new cable with your Firestick and check if it makes any difference.
If you are plugging your Firestick directly into an outlet make sure to switch off the power adapter, too!
Reset Firestick
Although this approach might not be practical to everyone but it’s certainly worth the effort.
If you’ve got the Firestick “turned on”, hold the button CENTER button as well as the the PLAY button in your Firestick remote simultaneously for 15 minutes.
In normal situations it resets your Firestick. Because your Firestick isn’t turning on, it could not be able to do anything. If it does, you’ll be able to see some activity on the screen, and then it will start to boot up again.
Set the charging tab in the Firestick
The final solution requires a minor physical change of your Firestick this is the reason I left this for the the very last time. But, tons of people have reported that this fix worked for their devices.
If you’ve tried every solution above, but none one worked, then you’ve got nothing to lose.
The best feature of Firesticks is they allow you to transfer the devices from one TV or another or use them anyplace. However, as time passes, the wear and tear increases and, sometimes, it happens that the charger port is damaged.
Particularly the charging tab that is located on the back of the Firestick is flattened. In this case it means that the device does not receive the power it requires and it will not power on.
In the majority of cases the issue can be resolved. If you pick up an old paper clip or knife and very gently pull this tab open and then hold it in place in a 20-30 second period, it is possible to typically make it stay in place.
The aim is to make it to be smooth or flat with the lower plate of metal. It doesn’t need to be right in the middle and just slightly up.
Be careful not to apply too much pressure or pressing and you’ll break this piece of metal right off.
After you’ve made the adjustment to the charging tab then plug the Firestick back into the socket and observe what happens. It should be back on and you’re now in the game!
Get a new Firestick
If you’ve tried everything and your Firestick isn’t working then it’s the time to consider buying a new one.
This isn’t the solution you expected to hear, I’m certain that’s the case, but these gadgets are extremely cost-effective. Since you’ve been through this whole process I’m guessing you’re a big fan of the product.
Here are the most current Firestick alternatives available currently:
You can use firestick support for help.