How to Power Off a FireStick

If you own a Fire Stick, you’ve probably noticed that there is no power button on the Fire Stick remote. Hence, you might wonder if there is a quick way to power off the Fire Stick without unplugging it. Luckily, there are a couple of ways to power off a Fire Stick. Powering off your Fire Stick from time to time can act as a “reset” and help it if it’s running slower than usual.

Keep on reading to find out the different ways in which you can power off a Fire Stick.

Hold Down the Home Button on the Remote

1. Using the Fire Stick Remote, press and hold the Home button for 3-5 seconds.
   
2. Select “Sleep” on the screen when it displays.
   
3. The screen will turn black, and the Fire Stick will enter sleep mode.
   
4. Simply hit any button on your remote to wake up the device.
   

Settings

Alternatively, you can turn off your Fire Stick device through the option in the Fire TV’s configuration menus. Here’s how:

1. Go to the “Settings” button.
   
2. Select “Sleep” from the drop-down menu.
   
3. The Fire Stick will then go into sleep mode. Wake up your Fire Stick by pressing any button on your remote.
   

Fire Stick Application

If your remote is on the other side of the room or you’ve lost it, you may switch off the Amazon Fire Stick using your phone. The Amazon Fire TV app is available for free download for Android and iOS devices. Once you have the Amazon Fire TV App installed, follow these steps:

1. Launch the Fire Stick app
   
2. In the bottom menu list, select “Remote.” This will activate the remote function.
   
3. The “gear” icon provides quick access to the settings on the Fire TV app. Click on the “gear” symbol that is located in the upper left corner of the screen.
   
4. Select “Sleep” to launch sleep mode.
   

Your screen will go dark when you choose “Sleep” from the menu.

What Is Sleep Mode?

You’ve likely noticed in the methods above that the Fire Stick isn’t really being turned off. In fact, the Fire Stick is actually just being put to sleep. In this mode, the Fire Stick TV screen is black, but the Fire Stick can still receive updates via automated means. Unplugging the Fire Stick is the only way to completely shut off the device.

Additionally, if there has been no activity for more than 20 minutes, your Fire Stick will go into sleep mode automatically. You can always press any button on your remote to wake up the device. If you’re going away somewhere for a longer time, the best option is to actually unplug the device.

Unplug the Fire Stick

The only method to turn your Fire Stick off or shut it down completely is to take it out of the power source.

Even if Fire Stick is put to sleep, it continues to function in the background and consumes power. When in sleep mode, most of its features are deactivated. Many, on the other hand, continue to run.

Either turn off the power, remove the Fire Stick adapter from the power supply, or unplug the Fire Stick itself to turn it off.

Additional FAQs

Why can’t I turn off my Fire Stick?

Even if the Fire Stick is working, it may not operate if it is frozen or nonresponsive to commands. You can still switch off the Fire Stick by disconnecting it from your TV if you are able to get to it. Simply wait a minute before plugging it in again.

Will I lose data if I turn off my Fire Stick completely?

There is no way that your apps and files will get deleted if you turn off your Fire Stick or Fire TV. However, everything will be erased if you do a device factory reset.

Can I restart my Fire Stick?

Sometimes stuff just goes wrong, no matter how diligently you follow recommendations or guidelines. This occurs frequently and for no apparent reason, which is aggravating, to say the least. Restarting your Fire Stick may be the best course of action if you discover an unexpected problem.

The simplest and most common solution is to just switch it off and on again. After unplugging your Fire Stick, you’ll want to plug it back in after a few minutes. When a hard reboot is performed, the Fire Stick system is relaunched from scratch, which should fix any difficulties that may have occurred before.

Shut Your Fire Stick Down Easily

No direct way to turn off your Fire Stick has been offered by Amazon. In order to put it to sleep, though, you may press the sleep button. However, when your Fire Stick is in sleep mode, it performs a limited set of operations. Keep in mind that clicking on any button on the remote will restart it.

Have you tried to turn off your Fire Stick Device? What is your preferred method? Is putting the device in sleep mode sufficient in your opinion? Let us know in the comment section below!