Are you facing issues with your Firestick Not Connecting to WiFi?

This helpful guide offers useful tips to assist you in reconnecting your Firestick for seamless operation.

The Amazon Firestick stands out as one of the leading streaming devices available today.

Many users opt for a Firestick or Fire TV to explore features like “jailbreaking” the device to access 3rd party apps not found in the app store.

If you are a Firestick user, chances are you have encountered difficulties with Wi-Fi connectivity or buffering.

Luckily, below we have some Tips & Tricks that typically resolve any Firestick WiFi problems.

Whenever a glitch arises with the Firestick or Fire TV, the initial recommendation is to restart the device.

To do this, unplug the power cord from the back of your device, wait for 10-20 seconds, then plug it back in.

You can also simultaneously press the select button and the play/pause button on your Firestick Remote for up to 10 seconds to restart your Firestick.

If the issue persists, a factory reset might be necessary. To learn how to reset your Amazon Firestick or Fire TV, consult the guide provided here.

After resetting the device, attempt to reconnect to your local network. If the Firestick still won’t connect to Wi-Fi post-reset, consider trying one of the methods below.

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Firestick Not Connecting to WiFi – Solutions

Connect to the Correct Network

One common issue when a Firestick doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi is a network error.

Ensure you are on the correct network to guarantee connectivity. Follow the steps below to verify your connection:

1. On your device’s home screen, navigate to Settings and select Network.

2. Hover over your local network and click the Play/Pause button

3. You will then see your network details describing connection quality and any connectivity issues

4. If you find issues, use the tips provided to try to solve the connection problem

If this does not fix your wireless connection problem, continue to the next option.

Disconnect & Reconnect to Wi-Fi Network

Oftentimes, users find it helpful to disconnect and reconnect to their wifi network in order to fix any connectivity issues.

The steps to do this are nearly the same as shown above with a few tweaks:

1. Go to Settings and click Network

2. Hover over your local connection and click the Menu button (3 horizontal lines) to forget the network

3. Click the Select button to confirm

4. Your network is now disconnected. Click your local network again

5. If prompted, enter your password and click Connect

If prompted, enter the password and click OK if your Firestick is not connecting to WiFi. If your connection is still not working properly, you may need to restart your router. Here are the steps to reset your Wi-Fi router: Unplug the power cord from the back of your wireless router. Wait for 20-30 seconds and plug it back in. Let the router sit for at least 2 minutes. Re-try connecting the Fire TV device to your network. If you are still experiencing connection issues after going through the aforementioned steps, try moving your device closer to your router to eliminate anything from blocking the signal. If this doesn’t help, suggest contacting your local ISP (Internet Service Provider) as there may be a problem with your network.

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