Why is Firestick Not Working with Samsung TV?

Amazon Firestick not working with Samsung TV is a really common issue that these brands experience. They are just not able to recognize each other. However, they are compatible with one another and you can easily use them.

Firstly, you need to look at the power indicator of your Amazon Firestick. In case it starts blinking and nothing shows up, then that means there is some problem with the device or power cable. You can also plug it in a different wall socket and check if this resolves your problem.

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What Leads to Firestick not Working with Samsung TV Problem?

1) Power-Related Issues 

The firestick device is a very power-hungry device. It generally draws 1A and if you find that your wall socket or power cable is defective, then that means you will experience configuration problems. 

2) Poor HDMI Cables and Connection 

The HDMI cable will send a signal from your Firestick to your TV. If it is damaged from anywhere, then you will face connectivity issues. It is important for you to use a good-quality HDMI cable from the beginning in order to avoid this problem. 

3) Port Incompatibility Issues 

Some television sets have HDMI ports that support various resolutions. However, there are ports that can run 4K. There are some that are only capable of receiving 1080p signals. If you have a firestick 4K, then you require HDMI cables that support 1080p to work and 720p to work. 

How to Fix Firestick not Working on Samsung TV Problem?

Now, we are going to move on to the solutions that can help you learn how to fix Firestick not working with Samsung TV issues. 

1) Check the Power Cable and the Source of Your Firestick 

Firestick consumes a lot of energy as a small device. If you are not able to supply it with the amount that it requires, then it will not turn on and your Samsung TV won't be able to recognize your streaming device. Below are the things that you need to do in order to make sure that your Firestick gets the energy that it required to operate. 

Step 1: First of all, you need to ensure that your Firestick was connected to an electrical outlet. 

Step 2: Please ensure that the power cables are properly connected. 

Step 3: After that, disconnect all the wires and then reconnect them to the firestick.

2) Connect Amazon Firestick to a Different Power Outlet

You can connect your Firestick to a USB port. A Samsung TV has many USB ports. However, they may not have proper energy required to operate Firestick. 

Step 1: If your firestick is connected through a USB. Now, try to connect it using a power outlet. 

Step 2: In case your Firestick is connected to a power source, then you must use some other outlet. 

3) Check If Your HDMI Cables are Working 

The HDMI cables that you are using to connect the Firestick and Samsung TV should be in proper shape for everything to work.  Below are the steps that you need to follow to check if your HDMI cable is working or not. 

Step 1: Please ensure that your HDMI cables are tightly connected to the TV and Firestick. 

Step 2: Remove your HDMI cables and then reinsert them. 

Step 3: Try to use a different HDMI port on your TV. 

Step 4: Check if there is any damage on the cable you are using. 

Step 5: If you see any damage, then you must replace your HDMI cable with a new one. 

4) Check Port Compatibility 

Not every TV with HDMI ports supports all resolutions. In case you are using an older model, then you will see that the ports f the models are only compatible with 720p and 1080p. The firestick has a 4K and non-4 K version. The issue appears when you connect a non-4K firestick to your HDMI port and this will lead to non-compatibility and non-recognition. 

Step 1: Check the Amazon Firestick and confirm whether you have 4K or non-4K. 

Step 2: Check for supported resolutions on your TV. 

Step 3: Connect the devices using the right ports. 

5) Check the Input Source on Your TV 

Your TV has various HDMI ports, which enable you to connect to different devices without the need of disconnecting and reconnect them. Firestick not working on TV can happen because of not setting a proper input source. In order to set it up properly below are the steps that you are required to follow. 

Step 1: Press the Home button on your Samsung TV remote. 

Step 2: Select the HDMI source of your Firestick from various input sources.