Smart TV Troubleshooting

Quick Fix Vizio TV won’t turn on? Try this: Unplug the TV from the wall, hold the power button on the TV (not remote) for 30 seconds, wait 60 seconds, then plug back in. This power cycle fixes most Vizio startup issues by draining residual power and resetting internal components. What Causes Vizio TV Not…

Quick Fix Unplug your Hisense U8G from power for 60 seconds, then reconnect your HDMI cable to a different port to fix HDMI issues in most cases. Having your Hisense U8G not recognize HDMI inputs is incredibly frustrating, especially when you just want to watch something or play games. I’ve dealt with this issue on…

Quick Fix Chromecast “Source not supported” error means the content can’t be cast. To fix it: Update your Chrome browser and Chromecast firmware. Then try casting from a different app – use the official streaming app instead of Chrome browser. Also restart both your Chromecast and casting device. What Is “Source Not Supported” Error? The…

Quick Fix Fire TV Stick error PLR_PRS_CALL_FAILED means a streaming playback problem. To fix it: Clear the app cache – go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > select the streaming app > Clear Cache. Also try restarting your Fire TV Stick by unplugging it for 30 seconds. This fixes the error for…

Quick Fix Samsung TV error code 0-1 is a Smart Hub connection error. To fix it: Unplug your TV for 60 seconds, then plug it back in. If that doesn’t work, go to Settings > Support > Self Diagnosis > Reset Smart Hub. Enter the PIN (default: 0000) and wait for the reset to complete….

Quick Fix Turn off Quick Start+ and restart your TV. Go to Settings > General > Quick Start+ and turn it off. Then unplug your TV for 60 seconds. This fixes the WiFi disconnecting issue for most LG TV owners. There’s nothing more annoying than settling in to watch your favorite show, only to have…

Quick Fix Restart your Roku and router. Unplug both devices for 30 seconds, plug the router back in first, wait 2 minutes, then plug in your Roku. This fixes error code 014 for most people. So your Roku is showing error code 014 and refusing to connect to your WiFi. I’ve been there, and I…