If you want to keep your RCA TV free from errors and bugs, resetting it periodically is mandatory. When you have a remote control, you can easily reset your RCA TV. However, if you don’t have a remote control, there are many remote alternatives available to reset your RCA TV. Here, we have discussed all those ways in detail.
Factory Reset RCA TV Using Physical Buttons
You can find dedicated physical buttons on all RCA TV models. Therefore, you can use those buttons to navigate to settings and reset your RCA TV without a remote control. Press Menu on the RCA TV unit to open the settings menu. Then, press the Channel and Volume keys to scroll through the options and choose Reset. Your RCA TV will restart if the reset process is finished.
For RCA Roku TV, a separate reset button or pinhole is provided on its backside. So, you can long-press the Reset button for 10 seconds to reset the RCA Roku TV.
If you can’t reset the RCA TV via buttons, you can rely on RCA remote control apps.
Use the Remote App to Reset RCA TV to Factory Settings
Since RCA TV comes with multiple OS models, the remote apps to reset each OS model will differ. Whichever OS model you use, you need to connect your smartphone and RCA TV to the same WiFi connection.
Note: If you use an old model RCA TV, install the IR remote app on your phone and use it as a remote to reset your TV.
If you have an RCA Android or Google TV, you can reset it using the Google TV app. Install the Google TV app on your Android from the Play Store. If you use an iPhone, install it from the App Store. Once you run the app and pair the TV with it, use the remote interface to reset the RCA TV. Navigate to Settings → System or Device Preferences → About → Reset → Factory data reset → Erase everything → If prompted, enter the PIN → Click OK.
You can factory reset the RCA Roku TV using The Roku App. All Android and iPhone users can install the app from the built-in app store. Once installed, run the app and link your RCA Roku TV to get a remote interface. Then, go to Settings → System → Advanced System Settings → Factory Reset → Factory Reset Everything → Enter the Code → Tap OK.
Install the LG ThinQ app on an Android or iPhone to reset the RCA webOS TV. To use the app, ensure you sign in with the same LG account that you used for TV. Also, connect your RCA webOS TV to the same WiFi as your phone. Once you pair the TV with the app, head to the Settings menu. Go to General and tap Reset to Initial Settings. Confirm the reset process by selecting OK.
For RCA Tizen TV models, the SmartThings app can be used to reset your TV in the absence of a remote. Download the SmartThings app from the App Store or Play Store based on your device’s operating system. Next, pair your TV with the app and select the remote option. Using the app’s remote, go to Settings and choose the All Settings option. Then, click on the General option and tap Reset. Confirm the reset process by entering the default Reset PIN.
This is how you can use remote apps to reset your RCA TV without a remote.
Hard Reset RCA TV Using a Keyboard or Mouse
If you don’t want to use remote apps, you can use a wireless/wired keyboard or mouse to reset your TV. Like all smart TVs, RCA TVs come with multiple USB ports based on the model. So, plug the USB dongle of your keyboard or mouse into the USB port. Once you turn on your RCA TV, you will get a mouse pointer. You can use it to go to the RCA TV settings and perform a reset by referring to the above steps.
FAQ
Yes. You can reset your old RCA TV using the secret menu. Hit the Menu button on your RCA remote and press 1147 immediately to access the secret menu. Then, you can select the Reset Fac Default option to reset the TV.
