If your Westinghouse TV has slow performance, apps crash, or fail to connect to the internet, resetting will resolve it. To perform a factory reset, you need to visit the settings on your Westinghouse TV with the remote. Otherwise, use the TV’s physical button, a mouse keyboard, and remote apps to reset the Westinghouse TV without a remote. This article gives a clear explanation of these alternative ways.
Soft Reset Westinghouse TV Without Remote
In some situations, a soft reset is more than enough to fix minor issues and bugs. So, you can try this method first to find out whether it works. Soft reset neither erases data nor modifies changes to the Westinghouse TV settings.
- Turn off the Westinghouse TV by pressing the TV panel Power button.
- Once your TV turns off, remove its power cord from the electric port.
- Wait for a few minutes so that the TV’s residual power will go off along with the bugs.
- Plug the TV cable back into the electric port.
- Turn on the Westinghouse TV by pressing the panel Power button.
After soft resetting, examine the TV functions and its apps. If the issue persists, you may proceed with the factory resetting process.
Hard Reset the Westinghouse TV using a Keyboard or Mouse
If you move near the Westinghouse TV and look at the back panel, you can see a USB port. Once you identify it, plug a keyboard or mouse dongle into the USB port. Now, a cursor or pointer will appear on the TV screen. Use that as a virtual controller and reset the Westinghouse TV in the following manner.
- Reset Westinghouse Android TV – Navigate to TV Settings → Tap Device Preferences → Choose Reset → Click Factory Reset → Tap Erase Everything.
- Reset Westinghouse Google TV – Go to Settings → Click System → Choose About → Tap Reset → Select Factory Reset → Click Erase Everything.
- Reset Westinghouse Roku TV – Head to Settings → System → Advanced System Settings → Factory Reset → Enter Reset PIN → Hit Factory Reset.
- Reset Westinghouse Fire TV – Go to Settings → Choose My Fire TV → Tap Reset to Factory Defaults → Select Reset.
Hard Reset the Westinghouse TV using the Remote App
Another convenient way to reset the Westinghouse TV is through the remote apps. For this, connect your smartphone and Westinghouse TV to the same WiFi. Get the remote app for the Westinghouse TV on your smartphone. Pair the Westinghouse TV with a suitable remote app. Once paired, use the icons in the remote app to go to the Westinghouse TV settings and initiate the reset.
| Westinghouse TV Model | Compatible Remote App |
|---|---|
| Android or Google TV | Google TV (Play Store | App Store) |
| Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV (Play Store | App Store) |
If you have issues pairing the TV to the phone via WiFi, rely on the IR-based remote app. For this to work, check if your Android phone has an IR blaster built in. If so, install the IR remote app and pair it with the Westinghouse TV. Then, use the app as a remote and reset your Westinghouse TV to factory settings.
Factory Reset the Westinghouse TV using TV Buttons
By default, Westinghouse TV carries a set of TV buttons on its panel. Westinghouse Roku TVs may have a dedicated Reset button, whereas others only have a Menu button to access settings. Move near your Westinghouse TV and find the type of button it has. Then, follow the steps to reset the Westinghouse TV.
- Westinghouse TV with Reset button/pinhole – Hold the Reset button/insert a paperclip into the pinhole for 10 seconds. Your Westinghouse TV will be reset to its initial settings.
- Westinghouse TV without Reset button– Press and release the Menu button. Scroll the options and go to the Reset settings using the Volume or Channel buttons. Then, select the Reset option to begin the factory reset.
In addition, you can rely on a universal remote to access the reset setting on your Westinghouse TV. To cater to this, the program universal remote to TV using the Westinghouse TV remote codes. Once done, use the remote buttons and perform a soft or hard reset on your Westinghouse TV.
FAQ
You can contact Westinghouse TV customer support. Explain the issue to the support agent clearly and follow the instructions accordingly.
