If you’re experiencing issues with your Insignia TV and want to fix it, the first thing you should try is a simple restart. However, if restarting doesn’t solve the problem, you should reset the Insignia TV to factory settings. It’s important to note that a hard reset will erase all custom settings and data, so it should be used as a last resort after other troubleshooting options have been exhausted. If you are unsure of how to perform the reset, go through the steps in this guide.
How to Factory Reset Insignia Fire TV
1. Go to the home screen and click the Gear icon to move to the Settings menu.
2. Navigate to Device & Software or My Fire TV.
3. Hit Reset to Factory Defaults and confirm the process by clicking Reset on the pop-up menu that appears. Now, your Insignia Fire TV will reset to its factory settings.
Reset Insignia Fire TV Without Remote
To reset your Insignia Fire TV without a remote, first, unplug the TV from the power outlet. Then, long-press the Power button on the TV while plugging the power cord back in. Once the welcome screen appears, release the Power button. Use the TV’s navigation control buttons to select Wipe Data / Factory Reset and hit the Power button to initiate the reset.
Confirm by selecting Yes when prompted, and hold the Power button until the confirmation message appears. Finally, choose Reboot System to restart the TV and complete the reset. This will restore the TV to its factory settings, erasing all apps, settings, and data.
How to Reset Insignia Roku TV
1. Go to the Home screen on Insignia Roku TV.
2. Navigate to Settings, then select System and choose the option Advanced System Settings.
3. Select Factory Reset. Enter your PIN and confirm by clicking OK. Finally, select Start Factory Reset from the pop-up message to begin the reset.
Reset Insignia Roku TV Without Remote
The reset button is a useful button for troubleshooting and restoring the TV to its factory settings, especially when the TV is unresponsive, the remote isn’t working, or you’re facing technical issues. It is located on the back or underside of the Insignia Roku TV near the HDMI ports, the button is small and recessed, so you’ll need a pointed thing like a paperclip or pen to press it.
To use it, press and hold the reset button for 10–20 seconds until the Roku logo appears on the screen, indicating the reset process has started. Once the TV restarts, the factory reset will be complete, erasing all settings, apps, and personal data. After the reset, you must go through the initial setup again.
FAQ
The reset button is located on the back or side panel of the TV, often near the HDMI ports or close to the power input.
Yes. Download the Amazon Fire TV app (Play Store / App Store) for Insignia Fire TV or the Roku app (Play Store / App Store) on your phone. Then, connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV, use it as the virtual remote, and perform a factory reset.