This guide will show you How to Restart or Reboot Firestick with three different methods to refresh your device.
Restarting your Firestick/Fire TV is a great way to reboot your device and get it running at peak performance.
If you are experiencing any issues with your Fire TV device, I always recommend a restart first.
Restarting or rebooting your device is one of the tips listed within our Firestick Buffering guide.
The Amazon Firestick is the most popular streaming device on the market today because of its low price point and the ability to “jailbreak” it.
After restarting your Firestick/Fire TV I highly recommend going through our Jailbreak Firestick Guide to get the most of this powerful streaming device.
A firestick reboot will force stop any working applications and rejuvenate the device completely.
There are 3 ways to restart a Firestick. While the first method is the easiest, it may not always be the best option.
Use the instructions below that will show you How To Restart your Firestick/Fire TV in 1 Minute or Less.
This does not return the device to factory settings. To do so, you must reset your device completely using the guide below.
How To Reset Firestick/Fire TV
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How To Restart Firestick
In the three methods below I will show you how to restart Firestick using both a Fire TV Stick Lite and Firestick 4K.
However, these steps should also work on any generation of this device.
Method 1 – Unplug Power Cord
The fastest way to restart your Firestick or Fire TV is to simply unplug the power cord from the outlet or device.
This works great if you find your device is frozen or you are unable to access anything with the remote.
Once unplugged, wait 20-30 seconds and plug back in. That’s it! Your device will now cycle through the restart process.
Make sure to allow a minute or so for the Firestick to load menus and applications. Once complete, your device will be back up and running.
If you do not have easy access to the outlet your fire tv is plugged into or want to restart internally, I suggest the steps below:
Method 2 – Remote Shortcut
If you are having trouble accessing your outlet or firestick to unplug it, there is a way to simply use your provided Firestick Remote to restart it.
1. From any screen, use your remote to click the Pause/Play button and the Select button simultaneously for a few seconds as shown below:
2. Your device will prompt the following message stating “Your Fire TV Stick 4k is Powering Off”
3. After powering off, the device will reboot and be back up and running in no time.
Method 3 – Firestick/Fire TV Settings
The third and final method that will teach you How To Restart Firestick is also the longest.
If for some reason the other two methods above do not work for you, you can always restart within the Fire TV settings.
The methods described above work best when you are unable to navigate your device.
However, if your remote and device are both working properly, we can easily restart using the steps below.
Due to Amazon’s recent Firestick Software Update, some devices have now received the New Fire TV Interface.
We have included two screenshot guides for those who haven’t yet received the interface update.
New Fire TV Interface
The instructions below for restarting a Firestick are for those using the new Firestick Lite, 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick, or 2nd Gen Fire TV Cube.
1. Hover over the Settings icon and select My Fire TV.
2. Scroll down and choose Restart.
3. Click Restart again.
4. Your Firestick will start powering off.
5. Wait a minute or two for your Firestick/Fire TV to reboot.
6. That’s it! You have successfully restarted your Firestick/Fire TV.
Old Fire TV Interface
1. From the home screen, scroll across the Categories to hover over Settings
2. Click My Fire TV
3. Scroll down and select Restart
4. Click Restart
5. You will then encounter “Fire TV Stick 4k Powering Off” message
That’s it! Your device will reboot and be back and running in a few seconds.
For other valuable Firestick/Fire TV tutorials, I suggest viewing our popular guides below.
If you are wondering how to reboot other streaming devices, check out our other device reset tutorials.
To ensure your device and streaming activity is always protected from your ISP, hackers, app developers, and more, we suggest using a VPN on your Firestick.
Most Firestick/Fire TV owners use a VPN when streaming to protect themselves online. Check out our VPN for Firestick tutorial for more information.
How to Install the Best VPN for Firestick
If you own an Amazon Firestick/Fire TV and it’s running slow, we suggest restarting to help boost performance!
How to Reboot Firestick FAQ
How do you restart a Firestick?
There are three methods for restarting a Firestick. Follow this step-by-step guide to walk through restarting your device.
Can you restart a Fire TV or Fire TV Cube?
Yes. This same process works for all Fire TV devices.
Is restarting your Firestick safe?
Yes. Restarting your Firestick is not only safe but often recommended to boost performance.
If I restart my Firestick will I lose everything?
No. Restarting your Firestick/Fire TV will not delete your apps and files. A factory reset on your device will remove everything.
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