Recently we discussed the Fire TV WiFi issues and Screen Mirroring issues. And now we could add the Fire TV Stick Not Recognized issue to this list. The reason for the latter could be attributed to a lot of factors. To begin with, it could be related to the power outlet or the HDMI cable. Along the same lines, an incorrect screen resolution or issues with the Fire TV stick connection might also show in the said error. With that said, this guide will outline the steps to fix these errors which in turn will fix the Fire TV Stick not recognized issues as well.

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How to Fix Fire TV Stick Not Recognized on My TV

There isn’t any universal fix for the said error. It is recommended that you try out all the below-mentioned fixes until the issue gets rectified. Follow along.

Fix 1: Reconnect the Fire TV Stick

To begin with, just removing and then reconnecting back the stick is enough to fix most of the issues. And it might work out in this case as well. Here’s what needs to be done in this regard:

  • Turn off your TV and then remove the Fire TV Stick from the HDMI port of your TV.
  • Likewise, you should also unplug the power cord from the stick.
  • Then wait for a minute or two and re-plug the power chord to the stick.
  • Now insert the stick the HDMI port on your TV.
  • Finally, turn on the TV and check if this fixes the Fire TV Stick not is recognized issue.

Fix 2: Check Power Outlet

If the indicator light is constantly flickering and can’t remain static, then it isn’t able to get a constant supply of electricity. This might be due to a loose connection of the plug, socket, or power outlet. So double-check each of the connections and see if they are tightly in place. You could also try connecting to a different outlet. Try out these tweaks and check if you are able to fix the Fire TV Stick not recognized issues.

Fix 3: Check HDMI cable

In some instances, a faulty HDMI cable or port could also throw in a lot of errors. So first off, check if the cable is working well and good. If that’s fine, then there could be issues with the TV’s HDMI port. Most modern TVs comes with two HDMI ports, so you could try connecting it to the second port. Do as instructed and see whether the Fire TV Stick not recognized issue has been rectified or not.

Fix 4: Set the Correct Resolution

If you have selected an incorrect display resolution, then it would not only affect the streaming but give a tough time to the stick as well. Hence it is recommended that you set the correct resolution. To do so, hit the Up and Rewind buttons together on your remote and then select the ‘Use current resolution’ option. Do so and your issue should be rectified.

With this, we conclude the guide on how to fix the Fire TV Stick not is recognized issue. We have shared four different fixes for the same. Do let us know in the comments which method managed to spell out success in your case. Rounding off, here are some iPhone Tips and Tricks, PC tips and tricks, and Android Tips and Trick that you should check out as well.