How to Factory Reset TCL Roku TV Without Remote?

TCL is one of the TV manufacturers with a built-in Roku TV system, and famous for high-quality products and low prices. Different from other TVs, most TCL Roku TVs don’t have any physical buttons on the back, and this requires you to use the remote to do all interactions.

If you are having problems with your TCL Roku TV, for example, TCL Roku TV won’t turn on, Roku TV has no sound, Roku TV keeps restarting, you should consider factory resetting your TCL Roku TV, and this guide will show you how to factory reset TCL Roku TV in any case, doesn’t matter if you have a remote or haven’t one.

How to Factory Reset TCL Roku TV?

TCL Roku TV has a very different operating system than a Roku TV or Roku Streaming Stick, but it is, in my opinion, a simple, and user-friendly one. In order to reset your TCL Roku TV to factory default, you can follow these steps.

Step 1. Go to the Settings page.

Step 2. Select the System.

Step 3. Choose the Advanced system settings.

Step 4. Click the Factory Reset.

Step 5. Choose Factory reset everything. This option will certainly clear every setting you have done to your TV.

Step 6. Enter the PIN code and the resetting procedure will begin automatically.

How to Factory Reset TCL Roku TV Without Remote?

When you have no access to your remote, or simply lose it, you might ask that, how to factory reset your TCL Roku TV without a remote? Well, where there is a will, there is a way. Here are two methods for you to choose from.

Use the Reset Button

TCL Roku TV doesn’t come with physical navigational button on its body, so there is no way you can go through settings menu without a remote to apply a factory reset process. Instead, the TCL Roku TV provides a mini clicker, that you can reset your TV instantly, and this is how to factory reset TCL Roku TV with black screen.

However, this button is located on the back side of the TV, which means you can hardly access it when you have your TCL Roku TV hanging on the wall. In this case, you should switch to the other method.

Use Remote App to Reset

You can also use your smart phone as a remote to reset your TCL Roku TV to factory defaults. The method is clear. You should first download an app on your smart phone, and here I recomend the BoostVision‘s Remote for Roku TV, for it can be easily set up and with many powerful functions.

Step 1. After downloading and installation, open the app and click the Tap to Connect area.

Step 2. If you are using the Roku Streaming Stick, unplug it. If you are using Roku TV, unplug the power cord.

Step 3. Click the Connect button and the connection will be automatically established.

After you have successfully paired your smart phone with your TCL Roku TV, you can use it as a physical remote and factory reset your TCL Roku TV by following the guide above. Notice that once you have reset your TCL Roku TV to factory defaults, you should pair it with your smart phone again to regain control of the TV.

Conclusion

The answer to how to factory reset TCL Roku TV without remote is obvious right now. All you need to do is either use the reset button or download a remote app on your smart phone, and pair it with your TCL Roku TV.

How to Factory Reset TCL Roku TV FAQ

Q: How do I force a TCL to Factory reset?

If you can still interact with the system, you should use the remote to control the cursor, and go to the Settings page. Then choose System -> Advanced system settings -> Factory reset -> Factory reset everything. You will be required to input PIN code to make sure you really want to reset, and after you have done this step, your TCL Roku TV will be reset automatically.

However, if you are stuck when using a TCL Roku TV and have no ability to move the cursor, you can factory reset it by pressing the reset button on the back of the TV with a pen or a paper clip. Once you press the button, your TCL Roku TV will proceed to reset to its factory default.

Q: How do you factory reset a TCL Roku TV when the screen is black?

When the screen of a TCL Roku TV is black, it means you can’t interact with the system of your TCL Roku TV effectively. In this case, you can only access the physical reset button on the back of the TV. The clicker is small and you can use a pen or a mini screw driver to press it. Once you have pressed the reset clicker, your TCL Roku TV will automatically reset itself to the factory defaults.

Q: Does factory reset delete everything on TCL Roku TV?

It depends. When you are trying to factory reset your TCL Roku TV, you should first go to the Settings page, then go to the factory reset page by the following directory: System -> Advanced system settings -> Factory reset. If you choose the Factory reset everything, it will delete everything besides its operating system. If you choose Reset TV audio/picture settings, it will only delete the related content.