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Will Not Connect To Internet
The Insignia TV will not connect to an Internet network.
Internet Provider Failure
If your Insignia TV will not connect to the internet, your internet provider service could be the problem. Check your internet connectivity by connecting another device to your internet. If your other device fails to connect, contact your internet providers to check for outages in your area. Consider switching to a more reliable provider.
Restrictive Wifi Settings
If your Insignia TV will not connect to the internet, it may be because your home wifi settings are restricting access to it. The Insignia TV requires a lot of data in order to stream channels and your Wifi may not support this need. Try adjusting your Wifi settings to allow more data to be used. Consider upgrading to unlimited data. You can also plug the computer directly into an ethernet source, by using one of the USB ports on the back of the tv, and a USB to ethernet converter.
Picture Does Not Appear
Audio is on but picture is not visible.
Requires Part Replacement
If the screen is black but you can still hear the audio, try shining a bright light on the screen. If no image can be seen, there could be two things that might need to be replaced: either the lamp or the Light Sensor.
Lighting Element in Screen Has Gone Out
If the screen is black but you can still hear the audio, try shining a bright light on the screen. If an image can be seen, the lighting element in the screen has gone out. Since Insignia Televisions are a self contained unit and most small parts cannot be replaced, this problem would require the entire screen to be replaced. Replacing your television, however, would be less expensive than replacing just the screen.
Picture Will Not Fit Screen
Picture is either too big or too small for screen.
Settings Issue
It is likely that the picture will not fit your screen due to an issue in your settings. To resolve this, press the star button on the Roku remote and scroll to picture size using the up and down arrows. Select picture size and then choose a new size. Choose a larger size if the picture is too small. Choose a smaller size if the picture is too large.
Has Power, But Will Not Turn On
Insignia TV is plugged in, but no image appears.
Power Reset
If your Insignia TV will not turn on, you can try a power reset. To perform a power reset, unplug the set from the outlet. Then proceed to hold down the power button for one minute. Release the power button, plug the TV back into the outlet, and attempt to power on. If the TV turns on, it is likely that a power supply replacement may become necessary in the near future. If the TV does not turn on, the issue is with either the power supply or a fault on the motherboard itself.
No Signal With HDMI 1 or 2
Your TV will not display HDMI video.
HDMI Reset Needed
To do an HDMI reset, unplug both the TV and all other connected devices. Then, disconnect all of the HDMI cables from both ends and reconnect them. Lastly, plug in all of the connected devices to the power. Give them about 30 seconds to boot up before plugging in the TV.
Video is Distorted on HDMI
Video image is distorted, blurry, or discolored when plugged into a computer with HDMI.
Incorrect Resolution
The computer may be operating in an incorrect resolution. To fix this, double check the Resolution settings by right-clicking the desktop, and selecting “Screen Resolution.” The ideal resolution for every computer is different. To change the resolution settings of your computer display, go to settings, display, advanced display settings (if you cannot currently see a setting for the resolution) and change the resolution to best fit the TV. Play around with different resolution settings, until you find the one that looks the best on your TV.
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109 Comments
Try to turn r 46in insignia tv on red light blinks 5 or 6 times and screen flashes on and then tv go right off
Larry Dean Anglin - Reply
I need help i got a insignia LED tv model # insignia tv ns-42d510na15 and well it won’t turn on ! If I plug it in the red light come on and blinks only one time then nothing !! No picture,no sounds, nothing at all ! I lost the remote control and apparently this tv model doesn’t have menu or on and off bottom I can’t find them ! It had some like stickers saying power ,menu, input,volume but not %#*@ bottoms for it ! What do do ? Does anymore know ! Pls help
G. Michael Coss -
Turn on the TV and the red light flashes 9 times. TV comes on and Asks me for the input. I choose HDMI and then it asks for the language and freezes. It’s on English, which is what I want but the ENTER button does nothing….and I can’t proceed any further.
Tom Fischerkeller - Reply
What should you do when your remote enter button stuck on English won't proceed
RON ADAMS -
I Do a power test but nothing worked… nothing is wrong with the power OR motherboard… What do I do?
Theron McCauley - Reply
The remote doesn't work no lights on and have new batteries in it
jeremyaltendorf -
How do you fix alamp or light secsor
Linda Welch - Reply
How do u the fix lamp or light sensor
Linda Welch - Reply
Tv turns black after 5 minites what can i do it has audio
Linda Welch - Reply
My screen has have normal and the other half is doubles and blurry
melanieellens1969 - Reply
My TV is on but won't show any picture but when I hit the guide to my dish it shows also there is no sound
dgke1992 - Reply
Need help ******* I plugged in my insignia Ns-24ER310NA17T And all it does is the red light blinks
. I have done everything everyone is saying still no tv. It does not have a reset button this piece of sh_t only has a power button. Help before I pull out my gun and use it for target practice..
roger shrum - Reply
My tv is binking in and out. I was watching it this morning and it went off. I tried to reset it by unplugging and holding down the off and on button for a minute but still nothing what can i do to get it too work?
shirley sasse -
TV comes on, and I did a power reset……I put in the channel I want, then the screen goes black. No sound either. Did a channel scan as well.
However, adds do come on for channel 1150 etc, again without sound.
rrmyers2018 - Reply
Tv won't show picture. Red light on. Solid. Did power reset . Red light flashes.then off. I can hear the button presses as I attempt to turn on the tv. But no changes. What do I do? I'm about ready to smash it…… I was watching then had an internet connection issue. Reset modem and turned off tv and on again, then all the above mentioned started.
Ray Osmond - Reply
What are the solutions to this problem? Need help!
Ricky Ewing -
Tried & TV won't reset makes a whirring sound when I turn off power. Anyone out there who is able to help with this
ghernandez0461@yahoo.com - Reply
Hello is there any ways to re set password i for got mine ???? jkaratkivcz16@comcast.net
joankaratkivcz944 - Reply
How to reset password I forgot it
Yvonne Rice -
Asking for a PIN to watch any shows. I rest the PIN still won’t work
krapsky - Reply
55”insignia looping on blue start up screen tried reset button
Lester Gibson - Reply
Hdmi2 worked fine last 2 nights, now I can't get it with remote or buttons on side of TV. Already unplugged the one hdmi cable and tv for 20 minutes and nothing changed
creativegetaway - Reply
Just replace your remote
jdunn - Reply
remote will not turn tv must turn on with remote then press the AV button on tv
paulette benton - Reply
insignia tv woll not come on but i know iy still wors
dixiedoll2000 - Reply
Will not change channels. Replaced batteries in remote and even tried different remote all I get when pressing button for channel change is a dull thud
Wayne Brightman -
I can’t clear the message “USB device was removed “ the menu button changes the message to be in a PHOTOS box. Nothing else works
DarcyReed - Reply
We had a storm and the color is not correct. We have gone to settings and then tint and can’t get to the blue color. We have either red or green tint. When we add red then faces are red. We can add green and things are too green. We have reset and it goes to -0- between the red and green, then we have to add red. Trees and grass are rust-looks like they are dead or dying.
Any help is appreciated. We have forgotten what real color looks like. We are not at home at this time and email would be better to connect as we do not have internet connection at home.
thanks
Beverly - Reply
Screen is stuck on the choose language and will not move. I did the power reset and still it goes to the language page and won’t move
Maureen - Reply
My tv picture does not cover the entire screen. It shows a smaller screen with black all around it
Gemnii50 - Reply
I have had this less than a year … have used maybe on average once or twice a month … tonight wont turn on …. To say i am annoyed is putting it mildly
Iriedawta TCI - Reply
same issue for me, purchased in august of 19 and its june of 20 now. had it less than a year and i will never be purchasing another unit that has anything to do with best buy. beyond ridiculous, product quality is the lowest ive ever seen. and after spending hours digging through forums and trying to reach any form of support for it i now know to never buy another smart tv
Tank Natasliah -
Model 55d510NA17 rev c Igsinia won't turn on just went flash and turn to off as soon I i push the power on do I need a some kind of fuse to fix it
Romeo G Cabillaje Jr - Reply
Got 55 inches insignia red light turn but don't won't turn on no pic just flash and black out is there anyway that can be fixed
Romeo G Cabillaje Jr - Reply
I need to learn how to use the remote. No instructions with tv. Please tell me where I can download these instructions please
mamawboyz3 - Reply
i reset the tv now it will not let me Select a language. the tv is frozen at that point.??howbdo i fix it?
Alphonso Frasier - Reply
I did the power reset 3 times but it not showing the picture even tho the light it green and everything is connected properly
WolfHackGamer ̇ - Reply
I unplugged it and pressed the power button for 60 seconds and it turned on but then turned
oreo flame - Reply
All of a sudden power light is out TV off and it won't turn on
Carolyn Estes -
menu settings keeps flashing while watching tv Tried to factory reset that didn't work
dipjustright - Reply
tv showing setting icon that all
jefferymahaffey76 - Reply
Where is the outlet for earphones?
Debbee - Reply
I hear sound and I see the picture for 2 seconds. Then the screen begins to recycle the full screen colors of black, then the screen goes white, then red then blue then green. The colors recycle over and over non stop. Help?
semperland - Reply
My tv is on can not see noting or hear noting
simone garraway - Reply
Remote or tv does not start television . Removed power from tv and rebooted as instructed. Red light on tv turns on and clicking sound from tv occurs. Then nothing. Help please
shurb - Reply
Mine will turn on but is still saying choose your language. What do I do
legscant - Reply
My brand new 55” insignia is like watching a foriegn movie the sound does not match up to what they are say!! You hear it then the mouth moves they just dont match up!! It very annoying!! If I turn it off and back on the mouth and voice match but then it goes back to mouth moving then the sound!! It driving my husband nuts!! Anyone no how to fix this without paying best 200 bucks to help me!!!
Sunni McMahon - Reply
Having the same problem with a brand new Insignia TV. Were you able to fix this? I don't see any replies.
Donna Grissom -
Trying to watch a video, the HDMI1/DVI DVD keeps stating Mode not supported. I have already tried resetting.
Barbara Webb - Reply
i want to watch my tv but it comes for a few minites and the it disappers for minutes then come back on
mavin t hart - Reply
my picture come on but does not stay on but for a few minities then it comes back on and does the same thing how do I fix it so that I can watch TV all day
mavin t hart - Reply
The power reset worked to restore the sound on our tv.
Jeff Lambert - Reply
The power reset restored the sound on our tv.
Jeff Lambert - Reply
I need help, my model is NS-RCFCA-19, my TV keeps freezing on the home screen. I cannot open an application and it also keeps opening and closing on the home page and keep bringing me back to the amazon page and when i try to connect it says a problem has occurred
Tania Montinard - Reply
Remote is not working.
t.tuneff - Reply
My tv. Does not work just the red light turns blue when you press the power button.what do I need to fix ?
Ricky Ewing - Reply
My tv turns off and on by itself randomly, what do I do?
puentemartin - Reply
You could have sleeper timer
countryrebel1488 -
My red light blinks every 2 seconds. It does not stop blinking. I unhooked everything and hook it back up, I have unplugged the TV and held down on the power button and later the input and volume and every other suggestion everybody comes up with. I still cannot get my TV to power on. anybody have a clue or a idea?
countryrebel1488 - Reply
What should I do when the remote enter button doesn't work and the TV stuck stuck on English
RON ADAMS - Reply
How do I adjust the volume without the remote which is lost
Lorraine Kiraly - Reply
My new 24” smart Insignia tv will not connect to my Bell slimline remote. A window poops up from default settings asking if I want to turn off ( yes / cancel)
This stopped the Bell remote from completing it's programing. How do I turn OFF that feature?
Tony Passander - Reply
My insignia tv just dimmed on its own
Paul Stornant - Reply
I have tried everything multiple times still no signal.
barbara - Reply
If you have a device that is being powered by the built in USB port on the tv, it could be taking too much of the power. Try unplugging it and see if the tv will power up. This happened to me and it turned on like normal when I unplugged the USB.
Jason Shelton - Reply
Video is distorted on hdmi. There is a vertical line going through the main picture and colored bars appear below the surface.
Jobn Cobbs - Reply
My tv won't pick up the hdmi it says no signal but when I look at the hdmi in the input it has it highlighted
Cornelius Fuller - Reply
No picture shows but you hear voice
kennymcgee97 - Reply
Remote turns tv on/off but does nothing else.
L D Kramer - Reply
When I plug my Insignia tv Model- 49D420NA18 it turns on by itself, but there’s only a irregular lines visible on the screen. No picture, no sound. what seems to be the problem? Please send me some information on my email address. Thank you- fmkimchi@yahoo.com
fmkimchi - Reply
My tv Insignia Model 49D420NA18 when I plug it in, it automatically turn-on but no picture no sound. It is showing a irregular lines, what seems to be the problem with it and what cause this thing to happen. Maybe it was “Made in China”. please send me some information how to fix this problems on my email “fmkimchi@yahoo.com”
fmkimchi - Reply
Using my hot spot from my phone. the mac address is showing zeros how do I change it ?
maryann mason - Reply
Home screen is blurry and can’t see any options
starling_night614 - Reply
What do I do getting static Noise on what I’m watching
sallympre - Reply
I just got a used insignia without a remote and I don't have cable. How do I use my hotspot on my phone on my tv
Joe Pendergrass - Reply
I disconnected my Insignia TV from cable (bought a new tv) and I plug it in and does not turn on.
Barbara A. Spriggs - Reply
tv wont connect tp wifi
Caroline Martinez - Reply
My Insignia tv keeps cutting off and on
Barbara Rodriquez - Reply
Tv is coming on but no sound
Tria Mayers - Reply
Tv worked fine, not everytime turned on black screen with TEST SCREEN showing. Have done all the reset, unplug suggestions. Reads available channels via antenna but won't open. Onle black screen with TEST SCREEN. Any ideas?
peggy-higgins - Reply
Tv runs fine except shuts off amplifier when commercials are on.
j.picariello - Reply
Will not pick up digital signals
Geneva Willis - Reply
Run auto channel's search will not pick up digital signals
Geneva Willis - Reply
The TV comes on but I cant change the Inputs
William Stock - Reply
a loading screen stays on the screen and doesn’t let me do anything I’ve tried wait it out but it’s been doing it all day I tried unplugging it waiting and still doesn’t work what do I do
redroster - Reply
Is it possible that it needs a fire stick put on the back of the tv
Jason Norman - Reply
My 19” insignia stopped working the red light is gone I have unplugged it and plugged it back in and the red light still missing. I don’t even know what happened
blackrose73189 - Reply
good pictures but sound is often fuzzy
David Jones - Reply
Why does the audio not match the mouth movements?
Maria Stanek - Reply
My tv is showing that I am critically low on storage
I have not added any apps since I've had it.
I deleted all the preset apps and it still says the same thing.
I cannot watch it with that screen showing on it.
What do I do?
Drena R manzano - Reply
Hi,
I have purchased new TV and tried in multiple power outlet but no power in TV and even no red light whereas out electronic device working perfectly. Any suggestions.
Regards,
Manish
manish kumar - Reply
I have a white box in the middle if the screen that doesn’t go away. Anybody else ever had this problem?
Elise Love - Reply
Will not scan channels because the word “channel “ will not highlight.
tim barnes - Reply
Will not scan because channel settings will not “highlight “
tim barnes - Reply
When I turn off my Insignia Smart TV is turned off and then back on my Google remote stops working. (The TV works fine) And I loose contact with my casting device. (Chrome Cast is pugged into a wall socket).
Brenda Ewing - Reply
mine just briefly flashes the home screen ……then nothing
victor buxton - Reply
Wat about when you turn the tv on it comes on, pic looks great then the screen goes black but the tv stays on wat could be wrong with it.
piercesmama1986 - Reply
Why are there no responses to any questions?
Susan Gilligan - Reply
Why are there no responses to questions?
Susan Gilligan - Reply
My TV went blank and showed please wait, what can I do to get it to come back on
April Cress - Reply
I have an Insignia TV the red light comes on but it won't come on what's wrong with it please help
Richard Swisher - Reply
My Insignia Roku TV will not show anything on the Roku channel or any other channel. It only shows cable channels. How do I fix this?
Flora McClatchey - Reply
I attempted to rescan my tv, but, using arrow buttoms, skips over category "channels". I've rescanned several times in the past and it worked. Note...New non-smart 32 in. 720 Insignia purchased 12/31/22.
Marjorie Whipple - Reply
Insignia 32in 720...non-smart purchased 12/31/22. Unable to scan...arrow keys jump over "channels" on the remote menu. I've scanned several times before this incident. I've tried three different remotes, from previous Insignia tv's and get the same result.
Marjorie Whipple - Reply
no power cord
Kim Jepsen - Reply
Red light comes on,but no screen
Ricky Stayton - Reply
Same thing just happened to me?
Anthony Cavins -
This sucks, their is variable wifi connection options in my apt. I checked on my phone and my friends phone, hell, I even got a portable wifi thing-a-majigie from the local library, but this insignia Roku t.v ain't picking up none of them, why? Ughhhh! About to launch it out the window and wire a negative report. Help!!!!!
Diego - Reply
All the channel station say information currently unavailable
Yvonne Rice - Reply