This easy-to-follow guide is here to help. It will show you How to Turn Off Firestick really quickly.

You can use this process on any Firestick, Fire TV, or Fire TV Cube, it doesn’t matter which model you have.

Check out our Firestick Buffering guide for more tips like turning off your Firestick. Sometimes, turning off your Firestick can really help if it’s running slowly. It can be just the thing it needs to get back to speed.

The Amazon Firestick is super popular. It’s the most popular streaming device out there. Probably because it’s affordable and you can “jailbreak” it.

If you want to unleash the full potential of your Firestick, take a look at our Jailbreak Firestick Guide. It’s a game-changer.

Some Firesticks, like the Firestick 4K and the 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick, have a power button. But this button is a bit tricky. It only controls your TV, not the Firestick itself.

To power down the Firestick or Fire TV, you need to put it to sleep. One of the coolest features of the Fire TV is that it can shut down automatically. You don’t even have to lift a finger.

Leave your Firestick/Fire TV alone for about 20 minutes, and it’ll doze off into sleep mode. Handy, right?

But sometimes, you might want to speed things up and put it to sleep yourself. No problem! Just follow the simple steps below to manually send your device into sleep mode.

Keep in mind that turning off your device won’t reset it to factory settings. If you want a fresh start, you’ll need to reset it completely. Check out the guide below to learn how.

How To Reset Firestick/Fire TV

TROYPOINT TIP: Just a heads-up: resetting your device wipes everything clean. You’ll lose all your settings and data. 

But don’t worry, there’s a quick fix. Download the Free TROYPOINT App with the Rapid App Installer. It helps you reinstall all your go-to streaming apps in a flash!

How to Turn Off Firestick

Here are three different ways to turn off your Firestick or any Fire TV device. I’m using a Firestick Lite in these examples, but the steps are pretty much the same for others.

1. Hold Down Home Button on Remote

Go to any screen on your Firestick. Then, press and hold the Home button on your Firestick Remote for a few seconds (3-5 should do it).

A menu will pop up. Select the Sleep option.

And that’s it! Your screen will go black, which means your Firestick is now taking a nap in sleep mode.

To wake it up, just press any button on your remote.

2. Turn Off Firestick in Settings

You can also find the Sleep option in the Fire TV Settings. Give it a try if you like navigating menus.

First, go to the Settings icon and select My Fire TV.

Scroll down a bit until you see the Sleep option. Click it.

Just like that, your Firestick will go dark and enter sleep mode. To wake it up, press any button on your remote.

3. Unplug From Power Source

If you want a more direct approach, you can simply unplug your Firestick from the power outlet. It’s similar to Restarting a Firestick.

This method completely shuts down your Firestick. To turn it back on, just plug it back into the power source and it’ll reboot. Easy peasy.

That’s all there is to it. Powering down the Amazon Firestick & Fire TV is super easy, just like many aspects of these devices.

If you’re looking for more helpful Firestick/Fire TV tutorials, take a look at our popular guides below.

• How to Update Firestick to Latest Software
• Firestick Setup Guide
• Best Firestick Apps
• Kodi on Firestick Guide

We strongly recommend using a VPN on your Firestick. This will ensure your device and streaming activity are always protected from prying eyes. That includes your ISP, hackers, and app developers, among others.

To safeguard their online activities, the majority of Firestick/Fire TV users opt for a VPN while streaming. For a deeper understanding, check out our VPN for Firestick tutorial.

How to Install the Best VPN for Firestick

If you find your device lagging or running slow, try turning off your Firestick. It can be a simple way to boost performance!

How to Turn Off Firestick FAQ

How do you turn off Firestick?

You can turn off a Firestick using three different methods. This step-by-step guide will clearly show you how to turn off your device.

Can you turn off a Fire TV or Fire TV Cube?

Absolutely. This process is universal and applies to every Fire TV device.

Is turning off your Firestick safe?

Yes, it’s perfectly safe. In fact, turning off your Firestick is not only safe, but it’s often recommended to improve performance.

If I turn off my Firestick will I lose everything?

No, don’t worry. Turning off your Firestick/Fire TV won’t erase your apps or files. Only a factory reset will completely remove everything from your device.