Although TCL is a reliable TV brand, it may sometimes encounter severe issues, and you may be required to reset it completely. If you have a remote control, you can easily access the TCL TV settings and select the reset option. Besides that, there are some easy ways to reset the TCL TV without a remote, which are explained in this article.
Soft Reset TCL TV without Remote
Soft resetting your TCL TV is the foremost thing you can try if you don’t want to erase all stored files.
- Turn off your TCL TV by pressing the Power button present on the panel.
- Remove the TV power cord from the electrical outlet.
- Wait for a few minutes until all the power gets drained.
- Then, insert the TV cord back into the power source.
- Finally, press and release the Power button to switch on the TCL TV.
Then, check if the TCL TV works without any functionality issues. If it doesn’t work, try the next method.
Hard Reset TCL TV using Keyboard or Mouse
Most of us have a wireless mouse or keyboard with a touchpad to control the computer. By connecting it to the TCL TV, you can easily navigate to its settings and perform a factory reset. You only need to plug a keyboard or mouse dongle into the TV’s USB port. Once you see a cursor on the TCL TV screen, follow the steps below.
- Reset TCL Roku TV – Using the cursor, navigate to Settings ā Launch System ā Select Advanced System Settings ā Tap Factory Reset ā Type the reset PIN ā Select Factory Reset.
- Reset TCL Fire TV- Open Settings ā Tap My Fire TV ā Choose Reset to factory Defaults ā Select Reset.
- Reset TCL Android TV – Launch TV Settings ā Click Device Preferences ā Choose Reset ā Hit Factory Reset ā Click Erase Everything.
- Reset TCL Google TV – Navigate to Settings ā Open System ā Click About ā Select Reset ā Tap Factory Reset ā Click Factory Reset to confirm.
Factory Reset TCL TV with Remote Apps
You can factory reset your TCL TV using the remote app on an iPhone or Android. Connect your TCL Smart TV to WiFi, and ensure it uses the same network as your smartphone. Then, run the remote app and pair your TCL TV. Following that, go to settings on your TCL TV and choose the factory reset option.
| TV Model | Remote App |
|---|---|
| Most TCL TVs | TCL Home (Play Store | App Store) |
| TCL Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| TCL Android or Google TV | Google TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
| TCL Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
Do you have an unstable internet connection and can’t use the WiFi-based remote app? Worry not. If your Android phone has an IR blaster, you can consider using the IR-based remote app. Here are a few apps that you can use to reset the TCL TV via infrared signals.
Hard Reset TCL TV using TV Buttons
Most TCL TVs have physical buttons, which are helpful when resetting them. Some have a dedicated reset button, and others don’t.
- Reset TCL TV with Reset button/Pinhole – Long-press the Reset button for 10 seconds. If the TV has a pinhole, insert a paper click or pin and hold for 10 seconds. TCL TV will reset.
- Reset TCL TV with Menu and Volume buttons – Click the Menu button to access your TV Settings. From there, choose the Reset option and perform a factory reset using the Channel or Volume buttons.
If your TCL TV prompts you to enter a PIN for resetting, use the remote app or a wireless keyboard to input the PIN.
FAQ
Yes, it is possible. To use it, ensure the universal remote is programmed usingĀ TCL TV remote codes.
