How to Fix Amazon Fire TV Blinking Lights

Why Do My Amazon Fire TV lights keep blinking?

The main reason why your Amazon Fire TV’s lights are blinking is because the TV isn’t getting a correct video signal, the HDMI connection is poor, a power supply issue, or the screen’s resolution settings are too high.

 

Possible causes

• Improper video signals
• Loose HDMI connection
• Power supply issues
• Faulty resolution settings

 

Improper video signals

When your TV receives weak video signals, i.e., because of some fault from your cable provider’s end, your TV’s lights will start blinking to tell you about this issue.

 

Loose HDMI connection

Loose HDMI cable connections mean that your TV will receive insufficient or unstable signals from your HDMI cable – causing its lights to blink/ flicker.

 

Power supply issues

When the power supply to your TV is insufficient or unstable, your TV’s lights will blink as the electricity goes on and off. More often than not, this is due to a loosely connected power cable.

 

Faulty resolution settings

Blinking lights could also be a symptom of your TV’s resolution settings being higher than the recommended levels, i.e., HDR settings are turned on. This may put more load on your TV than it can handle, hence causing the lights to blink.

 

 

How do I fix an Amazon Fire TV screen that keeps blinking?

You can fix a blinking Amazon fire TV by turning off HDR settings, conducting a cable reset, or calling up your cable provider.

 

Turning off HDR settings

You can fix your TV’s blinking lights issue by following these steps:

1. Go to the home screen
2. Click settings
3. Select Display and Sound settings
4. Click Display
5. Find Video Resolution
6. Select “8 bits.”

 

Cable reset

Cable resets will fix blinking light issues caused by loosely attached HDMI or power cables. Here is how you do it:

1. First, remove all connected cables from your device.
2. Now, remove the power cable from the socket.
3. Clean all of your TV’s ports and make sure there is now debris
4. Re-plug all HDMI cables into their respective ports securely.
5. Firmly plug in the power cable to the socket.

 

Call your cable provider.

If neither of these solutions works, you should call up your cable provider and ask them to fix the signal issue at your house. The error is likely to be from their end.

 

What does it mean when my Amazon fire TV power light is blinking?

The reason why your Amazon Fire TV’s power light is blinking is that your TV is not getting enough power. This is most likely due to a loosely connected power cable.

 

To fix this issue, conduct a soft reset or connect your TV to a different socket.

1. Start by using your TV’s remote to turn it off.
2. Now, remove your TV’s plug from the wall socket.
3. Next, hold down on your TV’s power button for about 30 seconds. [The TV’s power button, not the remote’s]
4. Now, let your TV be on for about 15- 25 minutes.
5. Come back and plug in your TV to the wall socket securely.
6. If the plug doesn’t attach securely to the wall socket, try plugging your TV into a different socket.
7. Use the remote to switch on the TV.

 

Why is my Amazon fire TV blinking and not turning on?

The reason why your Amazon Fire TV keeps blinking (and doesn’t turn on) is either because there is a power issue with your TV or because the screen panel is damaged.

 

Possible causes

• Power supply issue
• Damaged screen panel

 

Power supply issue

Power supply issues can cause your screen to blink and stop your TV from turning on. This is because your TV won’t receive enough current to operate normally, but it will get unstable power that will cause the screen to flicker.

 

Damaged screen panel

Another reason why your TV refuses to turn on is that its screen panel is damaged. There are a number of ways how this might happen, but the bottom line is that you will need to call an expert technician to help you resolve this issue.

 

Amazon Fire smart TV blink Codes

Color of blinking light	Meaning
Red	·         Your TV is processing a software update, or ·         There is a loose HDMI cable
Orange	·         The Wi-Fi connection is weak/ unavailable
Yellow	·         The remote is unpaired ·         One of the cables is loose
Green	·         Magnetic interference
White	·         Power supply issue

 

Why does my Amazon Fire TV screen keep flickering on and off?

The reason why your Amazon Fire TV’s screen keeps flickering on and off is either because the screen’s resolution settings are beyond the recommended levels, there is a power supply issue, or the screen panel is damaged.

 

Possible causes

• Faulty screen resolution settings.
• Power supply issue.
• Damaged screen panel

 

Damaged screen panel

In this case, your only option is to call Amazon’s customer support to send you a technician who will either fix your TV or recommend a replacement.

 

Power supply issue

1. Unplug your power cable
2. Wait for about 30 seconds
3. Re-plug your power cable firmly into the wall socket
4. If it is still loose, plug your TV into a different wall socket.

 

Faulty resolution settings

1. Go to the home screen
2. Click settings
3. Select Display and Sound settings
4. Click Display
5. Find Video Resolution
6. Select “8 bits.”

 

Why is my Amazon Fire TV’s power light blinking?

The reason why your Amazon Fire TV’s power light is blinking is either because your remote’s batteries have drained, your device is auto-updating, or there is a power supply issue.

 

Causes

• Drained remote batteries
• Your device is auto-updating
• Power supply issue

 

Here is what you can do:

1. Firstly, you are advised to wait for an hour or two before taking any action.
2. This is because if your device is updating, waiting patiently will mean that when the update is finished, the issue will be resolved on its own.
3. If it doesn’t, take out your remote’s batteries, toss them in the bin, and place fresh batteries in your remote
4. If that doesn’t help either, try restarting your TV and ensuring that the power cable is securely connected to the wall socket.

 

How do I reset my Amazon Fire TV if it won’t turn on?

There are many ways you can reset an Amazon Fire TV if it doesn’t turn on, including a simple restart, a soft reset, a cable reset, and a factory reset.

 

Simple restart

1. Simply turn off your TV using the remote
2. Now, unplug the power cable from the wall socket
3. After waiting about 30 seconds, re-plug the power cable back into the socket and turn your TV back on using the remote.

 

Cable reset

1. First, remove all connected cables from your device.
2. Now, remove the power cable from the socket.
3. Clean all of your TV’s ports and make sure there is now debris
4. Re-plug all HDMI cables into their respective ports securely.
5. Firmly plug in the power cable to the socket.

 

Soft Reset

1. Start by using your TV’s remote to turn it off.
2. Now, remove your TV’s plug from the wall socket.
3. Next, hold down on your TV’s power button for about 30 seconds. [The TV’s power button, not the remote’s]
4. Now, let your TV be on for about 15- 25 minutes.
5. Come back and plug in your TV to the wall socket securely.
6. If the plug doesn’t attach securely to the wall socket, try plugging your TV into a different socket.
7. Use the remote to switch on the TV.

 

Factory Reset

A word of caution before your factory reset your TV- it will clear out of your saved data from the device. 

 

Here are the steps:

1. Start by ejecting the expandable storage (if you added any)
2. Turn your TV on
3. Now, press the back button and the right side of the navigation circle at once for about 10 seconds.
4. After this, a prompt for factory resetting should appear on your TV’s screen.
5. Select continue
6. If you don’t respond to the prompt, your TV will automatically factory reset after several seconds.

 

What causes a Blinking Amazon Fire TV Logo?

The reason why your Amazon Fire TV is flashing a logo on the screen is that it is stuck in a boot-up loop. This is usually caused by random glitches.

 

To fix this issue, simply restart your TV using the following steps:

1. Start by using your TV’s remote to turn it off.
2. Now, remove your TV’s plug from the wall socket.
3. Next, hold down on your TV’s power button for about 30 seconds. [The TV’s power button, not the remote’s]
4. Now, let your TV be for about 15- 25 minutes.
5. Come back and plug in your TV to the wall socket securely.
6. If the plug doesn’t attach securely to the wall socket, try plugging your TV into a different socket.
7. Use the remote to switch on the TV.
8. If the issue hasn’t resolved itself, call an expert to take a look at your TV – there is a chance some internal hardware is damaged.

 

How to fix Amazon Fire TV flickering Horizontal lines?

To fix your Amazon TV’s horizontal lines issue, either power reset your TV or change the screen resolution settings.

 

Causes

• Faulty resolution settings.
• Insufficient supply of power.

 

Turn off HDR

1. Go to the home screen.
2. Click settings
3. Select Display and Sound settings
4. Click Display
5. Find Video Resolution
6. Select “8 bits.”

 

Power reset your TV

1. Start by using your TV’s remote to turn it off.
2. Now, remove your TV’s plug from the wall socket.
3. Next, hold down on your TV’s power button for about 30 seconds. [The TV’s power button, not the remote’s]
4. Now, let your TV be for about 15- 25 minutes.
5. Come back and plug in your TV to the wall socket securely.
6. If the plug doesn’t attach securely to the wall socket, try plugging your TV into a different socket.
7. Use the remote to switch on the TV.

 

Why does my Amazon Fire TV blink a black screen?

The reason why your Amazon Fire TV is blinking a black screen is either that it is not receiving enough power or because the screen’s lighting panel is damaged.

 

Causes

• Insufficient power
• Damaged lighting panel

 

Insufficient power supply

If your TV is receiving insufficient/ unstable power for prolonged periods, it won’t have enough power to light up the whole screen and instead will just blink a black light.

 

Damaged lighting panel

Your TV’s lighting panel is responsible for interpreting the signals from the main board and displaying the visuals that it is meant to show. If the lighting panel is damaged, it will blink a black light repeatedly.

 

Why does my Amazon Fire TV flash a green screen?

The reason why your Amazon TV’s screen is flickering green is because of magnetic interference near your TV.

 

To fix this issue, see if there are any magnetic devices near your TV’s screen (especially big speakers). Move them away from your TV, and your issue should get resolved.

 

Why is my Amazon Fire TV’s red-light blinking?

The reason why your Amazon Fire TV’s red light is blinking is either because of a loose HDMI cable or because it is processing a software update.

 

To resolve this issue, either wait for the update to complete or securely re-attach the loose HDMI cable.

 

Why is my Amazon Fire TV flashing an orange light?

The reason why your Amazon TV is flashing orange light is that your TV isn’t properly connected to the Wi-Fi, i.e., it is either not getting any Wi-Fi signals or very weak ones.

 

How to fix this issue:

1. Go to settings and check whether your TV is connected to the Wi-Fi
2. If not, enter the passwords and connect them.
3. If it is connected, try disconnecting and then re-connecting your TV
4. If that doesn’t work either, restart your router to see if it makes a difference
5. If everything fails, call your internet provider, and ask them to resolve this issue.

 

Why is my Amazon Fire TV flashing yellow light?

The reason why your Amazon Fire TV is flashing yellow light is either because your TV’s remote isn’t paired or some cable connected to your device is loose.

 

Causes

• Unpaired remote
• Loose Cable

 

Here is what you can do to help this issue:

 

Unpaired remote

This mostly happens when the batteries of your remote drain out. To resolve this issue, replace the batteries of your TV’s remote, and it should go back to normal.

 

Loose Cable

Conduct a cable reset using the following steps:

1. First, remove all connected cables from your device.
2. Now, remove the power cable from the socket.
3. Clean all of your TV’s ports and make sure there is now debris
4. Re-plug all HDMI cables into their respective ports securely.
5. Firmly plug in the power cable to the socket.

 

Why is my Amazon Fire TV flashing white light?

The reason why your Amazon TV is flashing white light is either because of a power issue or a cable issue.

 

Causes

• Power issues
• Cable issues

 

Power issues

In such cases, all you need to do is perform a simple soft reset.

1. Start by using your TV’s remote to turn it off.
2. Now, remove your TV’s plug from the wall socket.
3. Next, hold down on your TV’s power button for about 30 seconds. [The TV’s power button, not the remote’s]
4. Now, let your TV be for about 15- 25 minutes.
5. Come back and plug in your TV to the wall socket securely.
6. If the plug doesn’t attach securely to the wall socket, try plugging your TV into a different socket.
7. Use the remote to switch on the TV.

 

Cable issues

Perform a cable reset to fix this issue:

1. First, remove all connected cables from your device.
2. Now, remove the power cable from the socket.
3. Clean all of your TV’s ports and make sure there is now debris
4. Re-plug all HDMI cables into their respective ports securely.
5. Firmly plug in the power cable to the socket.

 

How to fix Amazon Fire TV blinking power light but no picture?

You can fix your Amazon fire TV’s blinking power light issue (no picture) either by restarting your device or calling customer support.

 

Causes

• Temporary Glitch
• Damaged internal hardware

 

Temporary Glitch

Sometimes, temporary glitches cause your TV to not start up like normal. In these cases, all you need to do is turn off your TV using the remote, unplug the power cable, then re-plug the power cable, and turn your TV back on.

 

Damaged Internal Hardware

If the glitch doesn’t fix itself, this issue might be more serious – usually indicative of a damaged piece of internal hardware, i.e., the screen panel. In such cases, your only option is to call customer support.