How to Restart Android TV or Android TV Box

This guide explains how to restart Android TV or Android TV Box, with clear steps, practical tips, and important checks before you begin.

That is why every time you have problems with electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, PCs., you often hear the technicians advise 'Try restarting your computer'.

In fact, rebooting the device solves a lot of problems with electronic devices and Android TV or Android TV Box is no exception.

Here are detailed instructions on how to restart an Android TV or Android TV Box using the Remote.

First, select the gear icon in the top right corner of the Android TV or Android TV Box home screen using the arrow buttons on the Remote.

The Settings menu will open. Some Android TV devices have a Quick Settings section at the top, and you may find a Restart button in this section. Once there, you just need to select it to reboot the device.

If you don't see the Quick Settings section, you need to go deeper into the settings menu. Specifically, from the main Settings menu, scroll down and select Device Preferences.

Next, scroll down and select the Restart option.

If you don't see a Restart option in this section, you need to select About and look for it there.

Some recently launched devices even have the option to quickly restart the device using the Power button on the Remote. Accordingly, all you need to do is press and hold the Power button from any screen for a few seconds, then select Restart from the dialog box that appears.

Whichever method you choose, the TV will power off momentarily, then power on again and any problems you encounter will be solved.