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Since it was introduced to the market, the Fire TV has proved to be an essential innovation because of its ability to make non-smart TV to show online content.
Smart TV and a streaming device may serve the same function of showing online content, however, the range of a dedicated streaming device is higher when compared to a smart TV.
In these cases, insignia is more restricted because the TV lacks so many apps. For instance, the TV does not have the ability to support apps like YouTube.
Hence, users are left with no option other than to download a third-party app or use a streaming device.
Therefore, in this write-up, weโll guide you through how to pair a fire TV remote to function with your insignia smart TV.
With this, youโll be able to access all provided content from your smart TV. But first, does Fire TV work with Insignia Smart TV?
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Does Fire Stick Work With Insignia Smart TV?
The fire stick was manufactured to be able to support numerous smart TVs. For anyone to run a fire stick on a smart TV, the TV needs to have a USB and HDMI port.
In a situation where your TV does not have any of these, itโs possible to make use of an adapter from the Firestick box.
This you can use to connect to any electrical port in your house. The function of the port is to power the device. Hence, any can serve.
On the other hand, the HDMI port is also important because the connection will ensure there is a smooth transfer of data between the devices.
The majority of Insignia Smart TVs have HDMI ports, hence, you wonโt have to worry about how to connect your Firestick to your smart TV.
Setting up your remote for pairing
Itโs important to note that your remote must be paired to your Insignia TV before it can function effectively.
If not, the function will be limited until the pairing is performed properly.
Follow the guideline below:
- First, your TV needs to be switched On and not on standby mode. Preferably, you can easily switch it On with the help of the remote when the batteries are installed properly.
- Navigate to Settings on your Fire TV >>> Bluetooth & Controller Devices >>> Fire TV Remotes >>> Add New Remote >>> Fire TV Remote. After this, the following message will be displayed โSearching for remoteโฆโ.
- Your TV will go available display remotes. Select โFire TV Remoteโ. Then โPairing the remoteโฆโ will be displayed.
Note:
Your remote may request for update of the software once the pairing is complete. At this point, you need to follow the instructions provided on the screen to finish the process.- Tap on the microphone button, once it leads to another screen, it signifies that the setup was a success.
Why is my Firestick Not Working on my Insignia TV?
There might be situations where the pairing of both devices will be complicated.
In situations like this, simply follow the guideline below to rectify any common issue.
- Most times, the issue is from outdated firmware. If that is the case, download Insigniaโs recently updated firmware into a Flash drive. Plug to your TV, then you can download the firmware. Check to see if your fire TV is working.
- In most devices, the โAnynet+โ option is not enabled. This causes both devices to begin to lag. You can enable it by following the steps detailed above.
- If your device is experiencing issues with the connection, navigate to the network settings, then โforgetโ the Wi-Fi devices. Then reenter the credentials again. This should rectify the network issue in both devices.
- Restart the devices by disconnecting and reconnecting everything back.
In Conclusion
The fire stick has become a regular device in the majority of households. Hence, itโs important to know how to make it function with your smart TV.
The intricacies of Insignia TV can sometimes contribute to pairing issues. Flow the troubleshooting method and it will be fixed.
To successfully pair your remote, you need to restart your fire stick, then ensure the remote is in pairing mode.
It will commence to backup, the pairing will be done. The same method can be used for a new or replacement remote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can the fire remote be resynced to my Insignia TV?
- Remove the fire TV and be patient for at least 60 seconds.
- Press and hold together the Menu button, Left button, and Back button.
- Release the buttons, wait for 5 seconds.
- Detach the batteries from your remote.
- Plugin the Fire TV and be patient for 60 seconds.
- Return the batteries inside the remote.
How can I connect my insignia remote directly to my TV?
This can be done following the manual method.
On the remote, press TV. Next to the universal remote, tap and hold the setup button until you have a LED light. This is an indication that the device is ready to be programmed. Lastly, type in the code from the guide.
Why am I having issues with the insignia Fire TV remote?
If yours does not work, remove the power adapter connected to the Fire TV device or wall outlet. As the fire TV is still off, start the reset of the fire TV by tapping on the menu, back, and left button at once. These need to be held for a minimum of 10 seconds.
