If Google Home can’t find your Samsung TV, resync your TV and Google Home device. To do this, click on the ‘Account’ from within the Google Home app on your mobile device > ‘Settings’ > ‘Home Control’ > ‘+’ > ‘SmartThings’ > enter your account information > and select your location.
If your DIRECTV remote won’t pair with your Samsung TV, it may be helpful to reset your DIRECTV receiver and restart the pairing process. To do this, find the red button that is located on the side of the DIRECTV cable box or within the card door and hold it down until the restart begins.
If your Samsung TV Xfinity remote is not working, press and hold any button on the remote control and see if the LED light flashes on it. If the light does not flash, this means that the batteries need to be replaced. Be sure to replace them with high-quality batteries to ensure optimal function.
If your Samsung TV remote pointer isn’t working, try moving closer to the TV to see if the closer proximity picks up the signal coming from your remote. If it does, then there is an issue with the batteries in your remote. Replace them with high-quality batteries and see if this resolves your issue.
Generally, this is caused by a bad internet connection and/or your Firestick needs to be restarted. Similar to smartphones and computers a Firestick can crash, and features that normally work stop working. Restarting your Firestick resets it. But, if your internet isn’t working it also won’t download.
Peacock is only supported in the USA, UK, Switzerland, Ireland, Austria, Italy, Germany, and Spain. Outside of these countries Peacock will not be available for download. Otherwise, if it is not showing then you should first download it from the App part of the Fire TV stick menu.
Start by restarting your Fire TV stick. To do that, unplug it at the wall. Then hold down the select button on your Fire TV stick remote for 30 seconds. That will drain any remaining power from your Fire TV stick device. After that, plug it back in and let it power up.
Start by hard resetting your Fire TV stick. Simply unplug it at the wall while it is turned on. Wait for 60 seconds and then plug it back in. After that check that you have a solid internet connection. After that you should attempt to force close the app, and clear the cache.
If your Vizio Roku TV won’t turn on and you are using your remote control, be sure you have high-quality batteries within the remote. If this is not the issue, try power cycling your Vizio TV by unplugging it from the power source, holding down the power button on the back of the TV for 10 seconds, then try turning the TV back on.
If your Vizio TV keeps kicking you off of Netflix, it could be that your TV needs to be restarted, which can be found in the previous section, “Vizio TV Netflix Black Screen.’ You may also need to delete and reinstall the application which will cause it to reboot and force any new updates.
If HBO Max won’t download to your Vizio TV, it could be that your network is encountering problems preventing it from completing. To stream HD videos, a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps is needed, otherwise, you will continue to encounter download errors.
If Netflix is not connecting on your Vizio TV, check to make sure that other devices are able to function on your network, that you are using the correct password for your specific network, or reset your router to get Netflix to connect to your Vizio TV.
If your Vizio TV will not play the Disney Plus app, it could be that your TV needs to be updated with the latest firmware. To do this, press the ‘Home’ button on your remote > ‘System’ > ‘Check for Updates’ > once the update appears, follow the on-screen instructions for installation.
If the sound or volume within Roku on your Samsung TV is not working, first be sure that the Roku device is securely inserted into the HDMI port on your TV. If this can be confirmed, check to see that you have the correct input on your A/V receiver, HDMI switcher, or soundbar selected.
Hulu is one of the most popular platforms for watching TV shows. Most times, the Firestick Hulu will work seamlessly. For those few occasions when …
Netflix will not work on a Hisense TV if you have poor WiFi. There may also be firmware bugs, an overloaded cache or the Netflix servers could be down. If there is no audio, the TV’s sound settings may not be correct. If there is no image, the video may be loading or there may be hardware issues.
Netflix may not be working on your TCL TV due to poor WiFi connection, firmware bugs, an overloaded cache or because the Netflix servers are down. Common fixes include resetting the TV, reinstalling the Netflix app, updating your firmware or resetting the modem/router.
Hulu may not work on Roku if your device in incompatible, WiFi is poor, firmware is out of date, the servers are down, the cache is full, or you’re signed in to multiple devices/ multiple profiles. If the sound or display does not work, it is usually Roku’s ‘Audio Mode’ or resolution settings.
The Prime Video channel on a Roku device will not work well if you have poor WiFi, outdated firmware, the Amazon servers are down, the cache is full or your Roku device is set to ‘Auto Sign Out’. For sound or display issues, you need to adjust the ‘Audio Mode’ or ‘Display Type’ settings on the Roku.
Disney Plus is not accessible on Roku in certain regions or with certain Roku devices. Also, it may not work if your WiFi connection is poor, your firmware is out of date or you have an overloaded cache. Audio/visual issues usually relate to the Roku’s ‘Audio Mode’ or ‘Display Type’ settings.
If Peacock on your Samsung TV is not showing up, is not available, or cannot be found, you may need to manually search for the app to access it. To do this, hit the ‘Search’ button on your remote and search for the ‘Peacock’ app and select it once you have found it.
Generally, it is caused by no internet connection. However, if the internet connection is working then the Fire TV stick should be restarted, and the cache should be cleared. If it still won’t play then the Netflix app should be uninstalled and reinstalled.
Attempt to play a different TV show or movie. Verify if it now displays video output. If it is a specific TV show or movie that does not display video, then report the issue to Netflix. However if the problem remains then the Fire TV stick device should be restarted.
Netflix is not installed by default on all Fire TV sticks. If it is not showing on a Fire TV stick it needs to be downloaded first. It can be downloaded by selecting the App option from the Fire TV stick home screen. Then searching for it in the list of apps.
Apple TV’s HBO Max app usually does not work because of out of date software. It can also fail due to network issues, an overloaded cache, disconnected servers, password issues or settings that need to be changed. The HBO Max app also is not available on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd generation of Apple TVs.
The Apple TV Disney Plus app may not work if the cache is full, you have outdated firmware, the Disney servers are down, you have poor WiFi, the Apple TV is too old or the audio/video settings need to be adjusted. Restarting/resetting the Apple TV, Disney Plus or modem/router should fix most issues.
The Apple TV’s YouTube app may not work if your WiFi is down/slow, there are firmware bugs, there are too many apps open, the cache is too full, your Apple TV is too old or the audio settings are unsuitable. Updating or resetting the Apple TV, YouTube app or modem/router solves most of these issues.
A Roku device may not work on an LG TV if there are firmware bugs/errors or if the WiFi is poor. These can be fixed through updates or by resetting the TV, Roku or modem/router. The Roku may also have a loose HDMI connection, the remote may have become unpaired or the audio settings need adjusting.
HBO Max cannot be downloaded onto any LG TV because it is not supported. However, you can play HBO content on the TV using an external device. If the app does not work, try updating or restarting the app and device. You can also clear the app cache, reinstall the app and check your WiFi signal.
If your iPhone keeps dimming even when the Auto-Brightness feature has been turned off, it is likely that this is happening when your iPhone is too hot. This is a protective feature that works outside of Auto-Brightness which forces your phone to conserve energy to prevent overheating.
If your Roku volume won’t work or is stuck, try re-pairing your Roku and your remote. If that doesn’t work, try refreshing the HDMI-CEC devices attached to your TV, like a speaker or soundbar, or reprogram the remote to your TV. You can also contact Roku customer support to help you troubleshoot.
If HBO Max is not connecting to your Samsung TV, it could be that an inconsistent connection speed is causing the problem. To see if this is the case, search on the internet for an “Internet Speed Test.” To stream HD videos, you need a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps.
If Chromecast YouTube sound, audio, or volume is not working or there is no sound or lagged sound, Chromecast may need to be rebooted. To do this, open the Google Home app on your device > select your device > ‘Settings’ > ‘More’ > ‘Reboot’ and this will reboot Chromecast for you.
If YouTube Keeps freezing or crashing on your Sony TV, it is likely that the application needs to be updated. To do this, press ‘Home’ on your remote > ‘Apps’ > ‘Google Play Store’ > ‘YouTube’ > then select the app to see if an update is available. If there is, follow the instructions to complete.
If you cannot sign in to YouTube on your Sony TV, be sure that you have the latest firmware installed on your TV. To do this, press the ‘Home’ button on your remote > ‘Settings’ > ‘Setup/Product Support’ > ‘Software Update’ > ‘Network’ > then select ‘OK’ to install any new firmware updates.