When you perform a factory reset, your Insignia TV remote’s problems, such as slow response and pairing issues, will be resolved. As the remote resetting process clears its glitches and programmed memory, you can re-program it with your Insignia TV and use it without problems. As Insignia TVs are available in different models, the procedure for resetting their remotes will be different. This article provides the steps to reset any model’s Insignia TV remote to its factory settings.
Steps to Reset Insignia Fire TV Remote
1. Check if your remote’s IR sensor is working properly by pointing the remote towards your phone’s camera. If the light can be visible through the camera after pressing any button on the remote, it indicates that the remote is working.
2. On the Fire TV remote, hold the Left Navigation, Return, and Menu buttons continuously for 15 seconds.
3. Wait a few seconds, and your Insignia Fire remote has been reset successfully.
Next, you need to pair the Insignia remote with your TV and operate it.
Steps to Reset Insignia Roku TV Remote
If you have an Insignia Roku TV remote, you can reset it by tapping the Reset or Pairing button on its battery compartment.
1. Eject both the batteries from your Insignia Roku remote.
2. Unplug your Insignia TV’s power cable from the wall outlet and wait for about 5 seconds. Then, plug the power cord into the outlet and turn the TV on.
3. Insert the batteries back into your Insignia Roku TV remote when the home screen appears.
4. Now, hold the Reset button for 5 seconds. The button is located in the remote’s battery compartment.
5. Your remote will complete the reset process and begin to pair with your TV. You can confirm this when the pairing light on your remote begins to flash.
6. After 30 seconds, your remote will be paired with your Insignia TV, and a notification will appear on your TV screen.
Insignia TV Remote Not Working After Resetting? Here’s an Alternative
If the Insignia TV remote has hardware issues, the reset process cannot be performed or will not work. It is better to use the Insignia TV remote app rather than purchasing a new replacement remote. All you need to do is to connect the Insignia TV to the same WiFi as your phone. Then, you can pair the TV with the app to start using a virtual remote. For Insignia Fire TV, you can use the Amazon Fire TV app; For Insignia Roku TV, you can use The Roku App.
FAQ
Yes. Visit the Insignia support website to find out how to contact the support team. Then, ask them if they can provide a replacement remote.
