While firestick has been an endless entertainment medium for millions of users, without an internet connection, it becomes a useless piece. So, connecting your firestick to the internet is indispensable for streaming videos.
However, sometimes, Firestick won’t connect to the internet and shows an error message “Network Connection Lost” or “Unable to Connect to Network.” Generally, there may be a problem with the device itself or the network connection.
So, In this article we will explain why your firestick won’t connect to the internet and the fixes to solve this issue.
Firstly, you can check whether your cable cord or router is damaged or not. If you find fault in it, please contact your internet providers for support. However, if the parts are fine, you can move on to the 11 fixes for the issue.
The first solution to the poor network issue is to check the network status on your Firestick TV. You can see if your Wi-Fi signal is good or poor. Moreover, if there is an issue with your network connection, you can see it on the Recommendations. Follow the given steps.
You can try reconnecting to your network with an updated password you changed. You can forget the network and join again. If there is a limitation on connections, it won’t connect your device. So, please make sure to disconnect other devices from Wi-Fi. Check out the given steps below.
If reconnecting to the network does not solve the issue, you can power cycle the router. Power cycling the router will troubleshoot temporary issues and enhance the internet speed. So, follow the steps given below.
Restarting is the quick fix for all common problems. So, you can try restarting your firestick to solve the issue. There might be system errors causing failure to connect to the internet. So, rebooting the firestick is the best option to troubleshoot and refresh the system. You can find out several ways to restart it below. However, you can select the method that is simplest for you.
You can troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connection from the Network Settings of Fire TV. Troubleshooting will detect errors, and you can reboot your firestick TV to fix them. You can also find the various tips for firesticks not connecting to the internet. Find out the steps below.
Your device will have a poor signal if the router is far from your TV. So, place the Wi-Fi router near your TV. Also, please clear away any interference that brings barriers between the router and Firestick TV. It will give a strong signal to your device. Now, Firestick TV should be able to connect to the internet.
If you face DNS server errors on your Network, you can reassign your DNS server to Google DNS. It also increases the connection speed of your network. It should solve your issue. But, before your begin, please make sure to note down or save your IP address. Follow the given steps.
If you can’t connect the network to any of your devices, you can try using a different Wi-Fi. There might be a fault in your network. Connecting to a 5.0 GHz would be best. Make sure to connect an Ethernet to your Firestick TV. Check out the given steps.
VPN creates an encrypted connection that conceals your IP address. So, you can try using a VPN for the firestick TV. Either you can install it from the Amazon app store or APK. It should resolve the network issues. Please follow the given steps to connect VPN on your Firestick TV.
Factory resetting is the last resort solution for any device problems. So, it should solve any bugs or errors causing network issues. You can start using Firestick TV fresh from the beginning. However, if you Factory Reset Firestick TV, it will wipe all your data from your device. So, please proceed if you are certain about it. Follow the given steps.
If the issue persists and you don’t want to factory reset your Firestick TV, you can contact Amazon Customer Service Support to troubleshoot the problem. The experts might have a fix where you won’t have to lose your data.
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