If your Insignia TV restarts continuously or the apps on your TV crash constantly whenever you launch them, it is time to reset your TV. You can easily reset your Insignia TV with the remote control by going to settings. Even if you don’t have the remote, you can still reset your Insignia TV using its physical buttons and the remote app. Resetting the Insignia TV will restore it to default, so you need to set up your TV as you do for a new TV.
Soft Reset Insignia TV Without Remote
Performing a soft reset clears all the minor bugs or errors and improves Insignia TV’s performance. It is advisable to do a soft reset before you try a hard reset to avoid erasing all the data or settings that you have saved.
Switch off your Insignia TV using the physical Power button and disconnect its power cord from the wall socket. Leave your Insignia TV off for around 10 minutes to drain the residual power. Then, press the Power button and the Volume Down button on your TV for 60 seconds before connecting it to the power. Now, connect your Insignia TV’s power cord back to the wall socket and turn it on.
If your TV turns on and runs without issues, the power cycling method is working. If your Insignia TV is still slow, you need to factory reset it to solve the issue.
Hard Reset the Insignia TV using a Keyboard or Mouse
Connecting a keyboard or mouse to an Insignia TV is possible if it has a USB port. Grab the mouse dongle and connect it to the Insignia TV’s USB port. Once your Insignia TV detects it, you can use the mouse pointer to navigate to the settings and perform a factory reset. If you don’t own a keyboard or mouse, you can buy one from Amazon.
- Reset Insignia Fire TV: Go to Settings → Select Device & Software → Click Reset to Factory Defaults → Tap Reset.
- Reset Insignia Roku TV: Navigate to Settings → Scroll Down to System → Tap About → Select Advanced System Settings → Tap Factory Reset → Click Factory Reset Everything → Enter the code to reset to factory settings.
Factory Reset Insignia TV Using Remote Apps
Other than using a keyboard and mouse, you can reset your Insignia TV using your smartphone. All you need to do is install a suitable Insignia TV remote app on your phone according to your TV’s operating system. Before using the app, ensure your Insignia TV and smartphone are on the same WiFi. Then, you can move to the Settings menu using the remote and perform a factory reset.
| Insignia TV Model | Compatible Remote Apps |
|---|---|
| Insignia Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV (Play Store | App Store) |
| Insignia Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
If you don’t have a WiFi connection in your home or if you have any issues with WiFi, there is an alternative. Consider using IR remote apps as a remote for Insignia TV to control it without WiFi. Nonetheless, your phone should have a built-in IR blaster to control your Insignia TV using the IR remote app.
Run the IR remote app on your phone, pair it with your Insignia TV, and use the remote to go to settings and reset it. The following are some of the IR remote apps available for Insignia TV in the Play Store.
Factory Reset the Insignia TV Using TV Buttons
Another easy way to restore an Insignia TV is to use its physical buttons. If you use Insignia Fire TV, you can reset it by accessing the Recovery menu. On the other hand, if you use an Insignia Roku TV, you can use the Reset button to reset it.
Resetting Insignia Roku TV
At the back of your Insignia Roku TV, you will find the Reset button. Press the button once, and your Insignia Roku TV will clear all its data and restore to its original factory settings. In a few Insignia TV models, the Reset button will be in the form of a pinhole. In that case, use a sharp object or a needle and press the button for about 5 – 10 seconds. Release it when the Insignia TV restarts and the logo appears.
Resetting Insignia Fire TV
If you own an Insignia Fire TV, you can use the Power/Input button to access the recovery menu and reset the TV. To do so, unplug your Insignia TV cord from the power socket. Then, long-press the Power button for 3 seconds and simultaneously plug the power cord back into the power supply. Release the Power button, and the Insignia Fire TV logo will appear on your screen. Now, you will be taken to the Recovery menu.
Tap the Power/Input button twice to highlight the Wipe Data/ Factory Reset option. Hold the power key until the yellow selection switches to green. Press the power key once to select the Yes option. Then, press the power key until the yellow selection switches to green. After a few seconds, you will get the “Data Wipe Complete” message on the TV screen. To complete the reset process, you can now reboot your Insignia Fire TV by pressing the power button.
FAQ
No. Insignia Fire TV does not have a reset button. However, using the Power/Input button, you can access the recovery menu, and factory reset your Insignia Fire TV.
You can reset your Insignia Roku TV with the black screen using the Reset button on the TV’s backside.
