If your Akai TV is running slow or encounters issues with WiFi connectivity and app installation, you can reset it to fix the problem. You will need to keep a remote in hand as you need to go to the Akai TV settings. What if the Akai TV remote is not working? Worry not. You can try remote alternatives to reset the Akai TV without a remote.
Soft Reset Akai TV without Remote
Before hard resetting the TV, it is advisable to try the soft reset. In some scenarios, the TV issues can solved by performing a soft reset. Also, a soft reset does not erase any data or files from the Akai TV. To soft reset,
- Press the TV Power button to turn off the Akai TV.
- Remove the TV power cord from the electric socket.
- Wait for a few minutes. Then, plug the Akai TV cable back into the electric socket.
- Now, press and release the TV Power button. That’s it, and soft resetting is successful.
Once your Akai TV turns on, access the TV functions and check whether issues have been resolved. If not, proceed with the factory resetting of the Akai TV.
Factory Reset Akai TV using a Keyboard or Mouse
Fortunately, you can find a USB port on the Akai TV’s back panel. So, plug in a keyboard or mouse’s dongle into the TV USB port. Turn on your Akai TV using the TV power button. Now, you can see a cursor or pointer on the TV screen. Using it, navigate to the TV settings and follow the process based on your model.
- Akai Fire TV – Open TV Settings → Select My Fire TV → Choose Reset to Factory efaults → Click Reset.
- Akai Android TV – Direct to Settings → Tap on Device Preferences → Click Reset → Select Factory Reset → Hit Erase Everything.
- Akai WebOS TV – Launch Settings → Click All Settings → Choose General → Select System → Tap Reset to Initial Settings.
- Akai Tizen TV – Open the Settings menu → Click Support → Choose Self Diagnosis → Tap on Reset (Enter PIN if prompted).
- Akai Old TV – After reaching the TV Settings, choose Reset → Click Yes.
- Akai Google TV – Direct to Settings → Choose System → Click About → Select Reset → Hit Factory Reset → Click Erase Everything.
- Akai VIDAA TV – Launch TV Settings → select Support → Click Reset to Factory Default → Confirm the resetting process.
Hard Reset Akai TV using Remote Apps
You can control or reset your Akai TV using a smartphone. This is possible when you have an appropriate remote app concerning your TV. After getting the remote app, pair it with your Akai TV. To pair the app, ensure your smartphone and Akai TV are on the same WiFi network. Once done, open the remote app and reset your Akai TV by going to the necessary settings.
| Akai TV Model | Remote App |
|---|---|
| Akai Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Akai Android/Google TV | Google TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Akai WebOS TV | LG ThinQ App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Akai Tizen TV | SmartThings App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Akai VIDAA TV | VIDAA App (Play Store | App Store) |
In addition to these apps, you can also try the IR remote apps to reset your Akai TV. The only need is an IR-supported Android mobile with the IR remote app. If so, pair the app with the Akai TV. Then, using the remote icons, perform the factory reset.
Here are the IR remote apps that you can use to reset the Akai TV.
Hard Reset Akai TV using the TV Buttons
Most Akai TVs possess Volume, Menu, Input, Volume, and Channel buttons. You can locate these buttons at the back of your TV panel or beneath/side panel. With the help of the Menu button, you can reach the TV settings menu. Then, open the resetting settings using the Volume/Channel buttons.
Note: If you are prompted to enter the reset PIN, use the keyboard and type the PIN.
Accessing the above steps simplifies resetting the Akai TV without a remote. However, if you want a replacement remote to perform a reset, use a universal remote. Ensure you know the Akai TV remote codes to set up a universal remote with your TV. Afterward, you can use it to reset the TV to default.
