No matter how fast your Polaroid TV runs, it may be prone to crashing or other software problems. Whatever the reason, resetting the Polaroid TV is an obvious solution to fix this issue. All Polaroid TVs have a dedicated reset option on the TV settings, which can be accessed through the TV remote. If your Polaroid TV remote does not work, use the TV buttons, remote apps, keyboard, and mouse to reset the TV without a remote.
Soft Reset Polaroid TV Without Remote
Before attempting a factory reset, you can try a soft reset. This is effective in eradicating the residuals and minor TV caches. Also, it won’t clear the internal storage, so you won’t lose any data.
- Turn off your Polaroid TV by clicking the Power button on the panel.
- Plug out the TV cord from the power outlet.
- Patiently wait for a few minutes until the Polaroid TV’s residual powers go down.
- Plug the TV cord into a power outlet.
- Press the TV Power button to turn on the Polaroid TV.
Once the soft reset is done, inspect the TV functions. If you find a lag or crash while using the Polaroid TV, proceed to the factory resetting.
Hard Reset Polaroid TV using a Keyboard or Mouse
If you own a PC, you will have a keyboard and mouse. Even though they are part of a PC, they can help to reset the Polaroid TV. Keep your keyboard and mouse ready and plug the keyboard or mouse’s dongle into the Polaroid TV’s USB port. Polaroid TV will detect the device and show a cursor on the screen. You can use that to reach the TV settings and perform a factory reset.
- Reset Polaroid Roku TV – Launch TV Settings → Press on System → Click Advanced System Settings → Select Factory Reset → Enter Reset PIN → Hit Factory Reset.
- Reset Polaroid WebOS TV – Direct to TV Settings → Choose All Settings → Click on General → Tap System → Select Reset to Initial Settings.
- Reset Polaroid Fire TV – Open Settings → Choose My Fire TV → Tap Reset to Factory Defaults → Press Reset.
- Reset Polaroid VIDAA TV – Head to Settings → Click Support → Select Reset to Factory Default → Confirm the prompt.
- Reset Polaroid Google TV – Navigate to Polaroid TV Settings → Press System → Choose About → Tap Reset → Select Factory Reset → Hit Erase Everything.
- Reset Polaroid Android TV – Move to Settings → Select Device Preferences → Choose Reset → Tap Factory Reset → Choose Erase Everything.
- Reset other Polaroid TVs – Reach the Menu/Settings → Choose Setup → Tap on Factory Reset → Initiate the process.
Factory Reset Polaroid TV using Remote Apps
If you do not have a keyboard or mouse, use your mobile phone as a TV remote. Install the suitable Polaroid TV remote app on your mobile via the Play Store or App Store, based on your device. Upon installation, connect your Polaroid TV and phone to the same WiFi. Then, open the app and pair it with the Polaroid TV. Using the remote interface in the app, you can reset the Polaroid TV.
| Polaroid TV Model | Remote App |
|---|---|
| Polaroid Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Polaroid WebOS TV | LG ThinQ (Play Store | App Store) |
| Polaroid Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV (Play Store | App Store) |
| Polaroid VIDAA TV | VIDAA (Play Store | App Store) |
| Polaroid Google or Android TV | Google TV (Play Store | App Store) |
If you can’t pair your Polaroid TV via WiFi, use IR remote apps. Install the IR remote app on your IR blaster Android mobile and pair it with the TV. With the remote icons, navigate to the TV settings and restore it to factory default.
Below is the list of IR remote apps that you can use to control a Polaroid TV.
Restore Polaroid TV to Factory Settings using TV Buttons
Since the Polaroid TVs are of different models, the physical buttons may vary accordingly. Some TVs have Menu & Power buttons, and others have a dedicated Reset button. Locate the TV panel button and press it in the following manner.
- Polaroid TV with Multiple Panel Buttons – Click the Menu button → Under Settings, select Reset using the Volume or Channel buttons → Confirm the process by clicking the Volume/Channel keys.
- Polaroid TV with Reset button → If there is a Reset button, hold on it for 10 seconds. If there is a reset pinhole, insert a paperclip and hold for 10 seconds → Polaroid TV will reset.
Note: If your Polaroid TV has only a power button, you cannot reset it using it.
Furthermore, you can rely on a universal remote to reset the Polaroid TV. You only need to program a universal remote with your Polaroid TV using remote codes. Then, using the remote buttons, you can access the Polaroid TV settings and perform a factory reset.
