How do I power reset my Android TV?

You can unplug the TV power cord and plug it back in, use the TV remote control, or use the TV menu to perform a power reset. 

The power reset is an important part of TV troubleshooting as your TV runs the Android™ OS, which is also used in many smartphones and tablets. As with these devices, performing a power reset (or restarting) your Android TV is an effective method to resolve issues including (but not limited to):

• the picture doesn't appear
• only sound is output
• the remote control doesn't work
• an app is slow, buffering, or not loading

Detailed instructions are provided below on how to do a power reset.

Before you start

• Make sure the TV is turned on.
• Remove any external USB storage devices from the TV.

Perform a power reset by unplugging the power cord

1. Turn off the TV.
2. Unplug the power cord for two minutes, and then plug it back in.
3. Turn on the TV.
4. Verify if it resolves the issue.

Perform a power reset using the remote control

You can view the tutorial or skip to the steps below.

Watch the Video Tutorial

1. On the supplied IR remote control, press and hold the POWER button for about five seconds until Power off appears on the TV screen.
   Note: The TV automatically turns off and then turns back on after one minute. If it doesn't turn on, press the POWER button on the remote.

2. Verify if it resolves the issue.

Perform a power reset using the TV menu

1. Press the HOME button.
2. Under the Settings category, select Settings.
3. Select About.
4. Select Restart.
5. Verify if it resolves the issue.