Television

Spectrum on Samsung TV is among the best streaming services out there, offering over two hundred and fifty cable channels. You can access all cool …

If Roku on your Insignia TV is showing a black, blank, or dark screen with no picture, you may be able to fix the issue with a power cycle. To power cycle your TV, unplug the TV from the power source and allow it to sit for a few minutes before plugging it back in and testing Roku once more.

If your Hisense Roku TV won’t update or keeps updating, it could be that there are no available updates. If no updates exist, updating the TV would be impossible. To check if any updates are available, press ‘Home’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘System’ > ‘OK’ > ‘System Update’ > ‘Check Now.’

If you’re lucky enough to own both a Chromecast and HBO Max account, you’ll understand that they usually work perfectly together. This feature is well-known …

HBO Max will not work on a Roku device if it is running an OS older than Roku 9.3 or if your location is not supported. In addition to this, poor internet connection, disrupted servers, firmware bugs, the wrong audio/visual settings or insufficient space on your Roku can also disrupt HBO Max.

A common reason Netflix doesn’t work on Sharp TVs is incompatibility; Older Sharp TVs are no longer supported by Netflix. On new TVs, you might have poor internet, outdated software, an overloaded cache or issues with the Netflix servers. Poor Netflix sound or display is often caused by TV settings.

Overall, you should first check that volume on your Chromecast and on your TV. One could be on very low, while the other could be at a normal volume. Therefore, you can simply turn it back up to the normal volume. Otherwise, the HDMI cable can be slightly loose, or the HDMI cable might be faulty.

Start by seeing if it’s just the particular movie or TV show or whether it happens on other shows as well. If it happens on other apps then it’s likely an issue with your HDMI cable, or your audio settings. But, if it’s only one particular movie or TV show then you should report it to Netflix.

Generally, this is caused by an issue with the internet connection. The Wi-Fi network that the Chromecast or the device that you are casting through the Chromecast is either disconnected, running slowly, or each device is connected to a different internet connection.

Firmware bugs are the main cause for the Spectrum TV app not working on an Apple TV. Therefore, you should keep the app up to date. Poor internet connection, insufficient space, or using the app away from home can also cause problems. Spectrum does not work on 1st, 2nd or 3rd generation Apple TVs.

Start by testing the quality of your Wi-Fi connection between your Chromecast and the Wi-Fi modem. To do that, test the speed of your Wi-Fi using another device like an iPad, or smartphone. If the internet speed is good, restart your Chromecast device, force stop the app, and clear the cache.

If your TCL TV is showing YouTube with a black screen, no picture, or a green screen, a simple fix of resetting your TV could be the solution. To reset your TCL TV, unplug your TV directly from its power source and wait for a full 60 seconds before plugging it back in and trying YouTube once more.

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.