I advise you to note that if your Fire TV Stick is not powering on, it may be due to several factors, including a system malfunction. To address this problem, you must proceed cautiously and restart your device while verifying that all connections are securely in place.
The Amazon Fire Stick is a popular streaming device that can turn your TV into a smart one. You can watch movies, TV shows, sports, and more with the Fire Stick plugged into your TV.
The latest Fire Stick comes with an Alexa voice remote, allowing you to control the device using voice commands. The 4th gen Fire Stick already has the Alexa voice remote.
Amazon has sold over 50 million units of Fire Sticks. No doubt it’s taking Fire TV on the road!
In this blog post, let me discuss one of the common issues you may face while streaming on Amazon Fire TV – the Fire Stick not turning on.
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Are Fire TV Sticks Worth Buying?
In my opinion, Fire TV Sticks are definitely worth buying.
Amazon Fire TV Stick enables you to access all of your preferred choice of TV series and movies from well-known streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, and Amazon Prime in one location on a well-liked, user-friendly platform.
Imagine being able to bring your TV with you everywhere you go. With the Amazon Fire TV Stick, you have that functionality.
All of your material is stored on the entirely removable and portable Fire TV Stick. You may instantly access all of your favorite shows and movies by plugging your Fire TV stick into any TV that’s compatible.
Before we move on to the solutions, we must first ensure that the Fire TV Stick is set up properly and that the cause of the problem isn’t a setup problem.
How to Install Your Fire TV Stick?
This little guide will help you double-check that all your connections are nice and snug and work as intended:
- Plug in your Fire TV Stick in the HDMI port and make sure it’s not loose.
- Plug your “Sticks” power adapter into the wall and make sure the plug is turned on.
If you’re looking for a more in-depth guide, then do take a look at this guide by Aston Warren on getting the full use of your Fire Stick.
After this, you’ll be all set, and if the Fire TV Stick still doesn’t work, we hope that our troubleshooting guide fixes your problem, so without further ado, let’s move on to the guide.
Six symptoms of a Firestick not powering on properly:
| Symptoms | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. No power indication | No sign of power, such as a light or LED indicator. |
| 2. No response when pressing power | No response or activity when pressing the power button on the Firestick remote or the device itself. |
| 3. No display on the TV | No display or indication of the Firestick booting up on the connected TV. |
| 4. Unusual noises | Strange noises like clicking, buzzing, or other sounds during power attempts. |
| 5. Battery issues with the remote | Fresh and properly inserted remote batteries, but the Firestick doesn’t power on using the remote. |
| 6. Visible damage or loose connections | Physical damage or loose connections preventing the Firestick from powering on. |
Step One: Restart Your Fire TV Stick
The first thing to attempt is restarting your Firestick if it’s displaying a blank screen. You’ll need to simultaneously press and hold the “select” and “play/pause” keys for roughly five seconds to do this without having access to the settings menu.
You can release the controller’s buttons when you see the Fire TV logo, which indicates that the device has shut down and is resetting.
If the device doesn’t reset, make sure the batteries in your Fire TV Stick still have juice in them. A Bluetooth connection which the Fire Stick works on, drains a lot more than a normal Infrared remote. For that reason, investing in a new set of batteries wouldn’t hurt.
Step Two: Make Sure You Have Your TV on the Right Input
To accomplish this, locate the HDMI port on the back of your TV where your Firestick is currently connected in. The HDMI port that your Firestick is attached to should be marked with a label or other marking according to your TV above the HDMI connection.
Now, make sure that the input you’re on is the same as the input your Fire Stick is connected to. If not, grab your TV remote (not the Fire TV Stick remote), go to the source or input depending on your TV, and change it to the correct Input.
If this doesn’t solve don’t get disappointed; there are still a lot more solutions to go through.
Step Three: Connect to a Different HDMI Port
If the current HDMI port your Fire TV Stick is connected to doesn’t work, even on the right input, try finding a different HDMI port on your TV and connect your Fire TV Stick to a new port. A faulty HDMI port can be your problem.
If it functions, your television’s HDMI port is broken. There are a couple of other fixes to attempt if this doesn’t work.
Step Four: Try a Different TV
If the HDMI port doesn’t work, try connecting your Fire TV Stick to another TV. And if this quick fix works, then your TV is the problem, not the Fire TV Stick. So you have to either get it fixed or buy a new TV. If your Fire TV Stick still doesn’t work after connecting to a new TV, then move on to step 5.
Step Five: Change Out the Cables
The final solution that doesn’t require any tinkering with the device itself and its hardware is changing out the cables. Whether you have it connected with a USB cable or with a power adapter, change them out with ones that you are sure are in working condition.
Why Does My Fire Stick Turn On and Off by Itself?
The reason for your Fire Stick turning on and off by itself may be a simple glitch. To fix this, you can just restart your Fire Stick. You can also do a reset by plugging and unplugging your Fire Stick.
You can also check your HDMI-CEC setting. If it’s on, it might be automatically sending signals to your TV and causing your Fire Stick to turn on and off.
How Do You Fix a Dead Fire Stick?
If your Fire Stick is no longer responsive, you can perform a reboot.
To do this, go to your settings menu, then click “My Fire TV.” When you scroll down, you should see the “reset to factory defaults.” You can also reset it by using your remote. Hold the “right” and “back” buttons simultaneously for at least ten seconds then the reset notification should appear on your screen.
If All Efforts Fail
If all efforts fail to work, then there’s a solution I won’t recommend, but many people have tried it on the internet and confirmed it to work.
After much use, your Fire TV Sticks charging port can get loose and not get the necessary power it needs to work, causing it to malfunction or not work at all. To fix this, you need to grab something thin and stiff to pry up the charging tab just a little bit so that it is slightly below the center of the port. This might or might not fix your problem even if it doesn’t. It’s safe to say that you tried everything.
If you came this far, you are most probably an Amazon Fire TV Stick fan and wouldn’t mind spending on a new one. If so, read on.
Getting a New Amazon Fire TV Stick
If you are looking for a new Amazon Fire TV Stick, getting a newer model wouldn’t hurt your wallet that much. If you’re already a fan, getting a new model would only be upgrading and isn’t much more expensive than previous models.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k offers a 1.7 GHz quad-core CPU, 1.5 GB of DDR4 RAM, 8GB of internal storage, and a Technologies PowerVR GE8300 GPU. This surpasses the Fire TV 3 Pendant, and it sold like hotcakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I Don’t Have an Amazon Account, Can I Still Set up the Fire Stick?
A: No, you need an Amazon account to set up a Fire Stick. However, creating an Amazon account is free, and if you’ve never had one before, you can even sign up for a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.
Q: What Does the Amazon Fire Stick Offer for Free?
A: You can access some channels that offer free material, including YouTube and some streaming services offered by television networks.
Q: How much does the Amazon Fire TV/Fire Stick cost?
A: The standard price of the Fire Stick is $40, while the Fire TV is $100. The Fire Stick and Fire TV are frequently discounted by $10 to $20 for Prime Day, Black Friday, or Cyber Monday. Amazon occasionally offers Fire Stick bargains.
Conclusion
- First of all, you need to make sure that you set up your Fire TV Stick right.
- If your Firestick has a blank screen, rebooting it is the first thing you should do. You’ll need to hold down the “select” and “play/pause” buttons at the same time.
- Now verify that the input you are using matches the input to which your Fire Stick is attached.
- Connect your Fire TV Stick to a separate HDMI port on your TV if you can. A bad HDMI port can be the cause of your issue.
- If this simple fix doesn’t work, try connecting your Fire TV Stick to another TV. If it starts working, then your TV is the issue, not the Fire TV Stick.
- Change out the cable and power adapter with a working one.
- You can try tinkering with the charging port, and if that doesn’t work as well, getting yourself a new and better Amazon Fire TV Stick is your last option.