Fix a Blank TV Screen on Fire TV Devices

Use the following tips to help get your blank or unresponsive screen up and running.

Note: When you start or stop streaming in 4K Ultra HD, your TV screen may flicker or turn black for a few seconds.
  • Restart your Fire TV device.
  • Use the connection equipment that came with your device.
  • Confirm that any A/V receivers or sound bars connected to your Fire TV are on the correct input. You can also connect your Fire TV device directly to your TV.
  • Disconnect your Fire TV from the HDMI port then plug it back in.
  • Try replacing your HDMI cable or HDMI hub (not included) with a new one.
  • Use a High-Speed HDMI cable (not included) for streaming titles in 4K Ultra HD.
  • Match your remote's source or input button to the HDMI port that your Fire TV is plugged into.
  • Turn HDMI-CEC Device Control off and then on again:
    1. Go to Settings from your Fire TV menu.
    2. Select Display & Audio.
    3. Select HDMI-CEC Device Control to turn it off and then on again.