TV & Streaming
Remotes, apps, buffering, and streaming device setup.
349 articles — showing 121–180 (page 3 of 6)
- How do I fix a TCL TV that will not turn on or has no volume?A TCL TV will not power on normally or produces no volume, and connected equipment such as a computer may also appear blank until the TV input and power path are checked.Open
- How do I fix a TELUS RB21T remote that only works for a couple of days?A TELUS RB21T remote works for a couple of days, then stops controlling the Sony TV even though a white light still flashes on the remote.Open
- How do I fix a TV picture that looks reduced or not full screen?A TV picture looks smaller than the screen, with black bars or a reduced image size instead of filling the display.Open
- How do I fix a TV showing 'digital channel signal strength low'?A television displays a message that the digital channel signal strength is low, affecting one or more over-the-air channels.Open
- How do I fix a TV stuck on the Welcome or Bienvenido startup screen?A TV stays on a multilingual Welcome / Bienvenido / Bienvenue screen and will not advance, sometimes with no usable video signal afterward.Open
- How do I fix a TV that says check the connections and will not show programs?TV programs will not come on and the screen tells you to check the connections, even though cables appear seated.Open
- How do I fix a TV that says to update your payment method to keep streaming?A TV or streaming box shows “Update your payment method to keep streaming” for Peacock through a Spectrum/Xumo setup, even after Spectrum says the account is paid.Open
- How do I fix a TV that will not turn on?A television will not power on and needs basic power and button checks before assuming the TV is broken.Open
- How do I fix a TV with no picture when the cable or streaming box seems fine?There is no TV picture even though the cable or satellite box shows no obvious error lights, and apps like YouTube may also fail depending on the setup.Open
- How do I fix a Veon TV that has sound but no picture?A Veon TV powers on but shows no picture, and the owner needs to tell whether the backlight or panel has failed versus a simple input or settings issue.Open
- How do I fix a Vizio TV that says a Walmart account could not be created?During Vizio TV setup or sign-in, the TV shows that a Walmart account could not be created, such as “Unfortunately we could not create your Walmart account.”Open
- How do I fix a Vizio TV that will not turn on?A Vizio TV, including some 4K 50-inch models, will not power on or stay on.Open
- How do I fix a YouTube TV link or bookmark that opens the wrong page?A shared or saved link meant for YouTube TV keeps opening the wrong page, so sign-in or watching never reaches the real YouTube TV site or app.Open
- How do I fix a black screen on an onn Roku TV?An onn Roku TV shows a black screen and may not stay in menus long enough to troubleshoot apps like Netflix or Apple TV.Open
- How do I fix a cable box with no signal after a power surge?A power surge affected a cable box overnight, and it now shows a 'no signal' message that needs to be resolved to restore normal TV service.Open
- How do I fix a forgotten password on Apple TV?An Apple TV sign-in is blocked because the Apple ID password was forgotten, sometimes showing Forgot Apple ID or Password.Open
- How do I fix a frozen ESPN livestream on Google TV?An ESPN livestream on Google TV freezes on a still image for several nights even though the service is paid for.Open
- How do I fix a home phone with no dial tone through a cable box?A home phone has no dial tone or does not work at all when service is provided through a cable or phone adapter box.Open
- How do I fix a missing or deleted Philo subscription on Fire TV?After restarting a Philo subscription from an on-screen prompt while watching on a Fire Stick, Philo shows a missing or deleted subscription message.Open
- How do I fix a smart TV that goes silent or shows a problem playing error?A TV or streaming device goes silent during playback and may show a "problem playing" message; power-cycling often brings picture back but sound or apps may still fail.Open
- How do I fix a smart TV that will not reconnect to Wi-Fi?A TV has lost its internet connection. The ISP (iiNet) says the network is fine and the issue is with the TV, which will not accept the full wireless security key.Open
- How do I fix a streaming app that fails to start with an error code on a TV?A streaming app on a television repeatedly fails to launch and shows an error code prompting a retry, which does not help.Open
- How do I fix a streaming app that won't install on a smart TV?A streaming app cannot be installed on a smart TV, either failing silently, showing an error, or not appearing in the app store search results at all.Open
- How do I fix a tIM Ultrafibra include free-to-air TV channels problem?Someone on TIM Ultrafibra wants to know whether free-to-air (TV aberta) channels can be added or contracted with the fiber internet plan.Open
- How do I fix a wireless TV box that shows no signal upstairs?Cable or streaming service works on the account, but an upstairs wireless TV box shows no signal and may have no useful status lights.Open
- How do I fix after transferring Dish DVR recordings to another Dish DVR?Have recordings on a Dish DVR and want to know if they can be moved onto another Dish DVR.Open
- How do I fix an Amazon Prime Video subscription or channel billing issue?Someone needs Amazon customer-service style help for a Prime Video subscription or add-on channel billing problem, sometimes involving channels billed through Amazon.Open
- How do I fix an LG TV that has picture but no sound from the TV speakers?An LG TV shows a normal picture and is set to TV speakers, but there is no sound, and the issue may be software or HDMI-related.Open
- How do I fix an LG TV that will not keep the correct time zone?An LG TV’s clock stays wrong even after trying automatic time and manual time settings, and the time zone will not stay correct.Open
- How do I fix an LG TV that will not recognize a Polk Sigma 2 soundbar?An LG TV does not detect or recognize a Polk Sigma 2 soundbar, even after a full reset was tried.Open
- How do I fix an Octastream Q1 Elite that shows Device abnormal after a long unused period?An Octastream Q1 Elite streaming box sat unused over a year; updates show as current with a 2019 date, Blue TV was removed, and a Device abnormal error remains after factory reset and power cycles.Open
- How do I fix being charged multiple times for Peacock Premium Plus?A Peacock TV account shows three charges for Premium Plus, and the World Cup game still cannot be watched.Open
- How do I fix cable TV and internet that stopped working at the same time?Both TV and internet service stopped working, often pointing to power, coax, or modem/router issues rather than a single app problem.Open
- How do I fix cable TV that stays down after unplugging the box?Cable TV stopped working recently; unplugging the cable box did not restore channels, and a green light or channel-availability message may appear.Open
- How do I fix headphones that stop working on a Vizio TV eARC HDMI converter after power cycle?Headphones work through a Vizio TV eARC HDMI output and an ARC/eARC to audio converter, but after the TV is turned off and on they stay silent until the TV is unplugged and plugged back in.Open
- How do I fix install Peacock on a Samsung Galaxy A35 5G?Someone wants to watch Peacock on a Galaxy A35 5G and may be missing the Google Play Store needed to install it.Open
- How do I fix or refund a wrong Apollo Group TV subscription charge?A viewer is unsure which Apollo Group TV subscription is correct after losing about $189 on a previous purchase or renewal.Open
- How do I fix outgoing Caller ID or caller name for Liv Voice?Calls placed through Liv Voice show the wrong caller name or Caller ID, or outgoing identity settings need to be corrected in the Liv Voice account or app.Open
- How do I fix sound or audio track problems on a Sony XBR-65A8H TV?A Sony XBR-65A8H TV has an audio or playback problem that may be related to the selected TV audio track or sound output.Open
- How do I fix sound sync and picture freezing on a Sony TV only in TVNZ?A Sony 50W660F TV has sound sync and picture freezing problems only on TVNZ, while ThreeNow and YouTube work normally. Replacing the Amazon Fire Stick did not fix it.Open
- How do I fix the Sling TV app when it will not play on an Android phone?Sling TV will not load or play on a cell phone for an extended period, even though the subscription may still be active.Open
- How do I fix thin horizontal lines on a Samsung LCD TV?A Samsung LCD TV shows thin horizontal lines about halfway up from the bottom of the screen.Open
- How do I fix two TVs that lost Bell TV, Netflix, and audio after wrong remote buttons?After pressing the wrong remote buttons, two TVs no longer show Bell TV, audio, Netflix, or other normal sources.Open
- How do I fix use a DJI Mic 3 with a Pyle soundbar that has handheld mics?Someone has a Pyle soundbar with two handheld microphones and wants to know if a DJI Mic 3 clip-on system can be used for speaking through the same setup.Open
- How do I fix “mode not supported” when using a network TV box with a Samsung TV?A Samsung TV shows “mode not supported” when connected to a network TV box or similar set-top device, so the picture will not display.Open
- How do I get MLB.TV working after switching from Cox to DISH?MLB access that worked while authenticated with Cox TV no longer works after switching TV service to DISH.Open
- How do I get Max (HBO Max) to show up and work on a smart TV?Someone just signed up for Max (formerly HBO Max) and the service is not appearing or working on the TV.Open
- How do I get Paramount+ on a smart TV?Someone needs to find and install Paramount+ on a smart TV, including locating the Apps and Search/magnifying glass options.Open
- How do I get SiriusXM working on SXSD2 speaker docks?Two SiriusXM SXSD2 speaker docks will not play radio properly, often because the antenna cannot face south in the new location.Open
- How do I get Sky TV working in a care-home room?A relative in a residential care home wants Sky television in their room, and the set or box may show No Satellite Connection.Open
- How do I get TVNZ+ working again on a Samsung Smart TV?TVNZ+ will not load on a Samsung Smart TV, sometimes with a Platform not initialized error after the app or TV software gets stuck.Open
- How do I get YouTube out of Guest or Kids mode after an accidental reset?YouTube was accidentally reset and now opens in Guest or Kids mode, so the usual signed-in account and videos will not start normally.Open
- How do I get a Roku working again when the remote responds poorly?TV viewing depends on a Roku device, and playback or control is failing—often with a weak or unresponsive original Roku remote.Open
- How do I get a Samsung TV to recognize an HDMI splitter for a soundbar and DVD player?A new Samsung TV does not recognize an external HDMI splitter used to connect a soundbar and a DVD player.Open
- How do I get a YouTube TV educational discount?Someone wants to sign up for a YouTube TV educational or student discount plan and is unsure where to apply or why the offer does not appear.Open
- How do I get a missing local news channel back on satellite TV?A previously available local news station is missing or no longer shows as local on a satellite TV service.Open
- How do I get a new code to activate an Apple TV?A TV activation code was just sent but does not work, and the code prompt will not clear from the screen.Open
- How do I get a replacement remote for an Arris cable set-top box?A Frontier subscriber needs a replacement remote for an Arris set-top box with serial number style M91420EAW867, and the provider does not stock the part.Open
- How do I get a replacement remote working with my TV?A TV remote is not working, and the screen may show a generic trouble message.Open
- How do I get an iMac to detect a Sony Bravia TV as a display?An iMac does not detect a Sony Bravia TV (such as KDL-32L4010) when connected with a USB-to-HDMI adapter; the TV shows no signal.Open