Typically, if a Fire TV Cube is running slower than usual, it could be because the device itself is frozen, a poor internet connection, or 4k Dolby Vision taking up a ton of power. This article will be a deeper dive into common problems and how to resolve any issues.
Imagine you just sat down after a long day of work, a cup of hot tea in hand, ready to turn on your TV to relax. It becomes a lot less relaxing when it takes the Fire TV cube a good 10 minutes to load a streaming platform. That could have been the only 10 minutes you had to take a mental breather before continuing with everyday responsibilities. So, what are some reasons that could be slowing down the Fire TV Cube, and how can you get it back up to optimal speed.
Reason for a Slow Fire TV Cube
There are a few potential causes that could be slowing your device. The first thing you must do is figure out what generation device you own. A common reason for many first-generation devices differs from the common reason for second-generation device users.
First Generation Fire TV Cube
The first-generation Fire TV Cube was released in June of 2018 and is known to have a lag problem and freeze from time to time. To remedy this issue, you would need to reset the device. To reset a Fire TV Cube, you must:
Press and hold the Volume Down and Mute buttons simultaneously.
Hold the buttons for about 40 seconds or until the light flashes blue.
Second Generation Fire TV Cube
If you own a second-generation Fire TV Cube, it tends to have a different issue. The second-generation Fire TV Cube was released in 2019 with 4k Dolby Vision. Having Dolby Vision can make TV imagery much more intense, so it was necessary for the generational upgrade; however, the amount of power it takes can cause the TV Cube to run a bit slow. To remedy Dolby Vision lag, all you need to do is adjust the settings by:
Go into your Fire TV Cube Settings.
Change the streaming from 1080p 60Hz to 4k 60Hz.
Even with the settings change, the imagery will still be beautiful with much less power consumption.
Internet Connection
- Restart all the necessary modems and routers. Connect to Ethernet or an Ethernet adapter.
Alexa Stops Responding
Conclusion
When you have a home full of smart devices, troubleshooting from time to time will be necessary to live in harmony. Whenever faced with a slow Fire TV Cube or any device similar, a good rule of thumb is always to try a device reset first. Resetting smart devices can help immensely to get them back on track and working correctly.
