How To Reset Sceptre Tv (Easy Factory Reset And Restart Without Remote)

If you are facing issues with your Sceptre TV, you can attempt different ways to troubleshoot the issue, including applying a soft or factory reset Sceptre TV. 

Before attempting to factory reset, you can unplug all the connections and plug them back into your TV, consider restarting it, or experiment with different cable connections. And see if that solves the problem. 

If you still face issues, you may consider resetting the device. The process of factory resent does not take more than a few minutes, and it is pretty simple.

Keep reading to learn more about resetting your TV with or without remote, steps to resolve issues related to remote Control, and resetting parental Control. 

First, try a Soft Reset

Soft Reset or the power cycle is a quick solution for minor issues like problems with audio, screen blackout, or signal issues. Follow these steps to power cycle the Sceptre TV:

1. First, disconnect Sceptre TV from the power outlet 
2. Unplug all the devices from the TV and wait for 30 seconds
3. Plug in the power cable again and wait for 30 seconds. 
4. Switch on the TV

This would probably resolve smaller issues with the TV and save data and time for a factory resetting. If this does not work, we can factory reset the Sceptre TV.

How to Reset Sceptre TV

Once you apply a factory reset to your TV, all your personal information, installed applications, and saved data will be lost. The process of resetting Sceptre TV differs from model to model. We will go thru the steps to reset Android and non-Android Sceptre TVs. 

Factory Reset Android Sceptre TV.

1. First, turn on the TV 
2. Press the Menu button on the remote control to open the OSD menu
3. Click on the setup button or the gear icon
4. Then, navigate and press the All reset button 
5. Press OK on the remote to confirm the Reset
6. This will start resetting your Sceptre TV

Factory Reset non-Android Sceptre TV.

1. Press the Menu button on the remote to get OSD Menu
2. Then go to Settings
3. Navigate to Reset to default
4. Then press the right arrow button from the remote to confirm
5. This will factory reset your TV

How to Reset Sceptre TV Without Remote

1. Unplug the TV from all the power outlets
2. Press and hold the power button given at the front or back side of the TV for 30 seconds
3. Keep the TV unplugged for 60 seconds
4. Re-Plug the TV into the power outlet
5. Hold the power button for 30 seconds 
6. Once your TV is turned on, you are set.

How to Reset the Sceptre TV Remote

When your Sceptre tv remote is not working, there are different methods you can try out to get it back to working again. 

Method 1. Apply soft rest to your tv using these steps:

1. Remove the batteries from the remote control completely 
2. Unplug the TV from the power outlet and wait for 60 seconds
3. Then, Plug the tv again into the power source 
4. Put the batteries back into the remote Control
5. Check if the remote control is now working

Method 2: Reset your TV remote

1. Remove the batteries from the remote Control
2. Wait for a few seconds 
3. Press all the buttons on the remote for few times,
4. Doing this will free up the buttons in case they are stuck
5. Put the batteries back into the remote

Method 3. Check the path and distance

1. Make sure that there is a clear path between the remote Control and the TV
2. The distance between the TV and the remote control should be less than 10 meters.

If the above methods do not work and solve the issue, try getting new batteries for your remote and check if that works. And if there is damage to the hardware of the remote, consider replacing the remote.

How to Reset Sceptre TV Parental Control

Steps to reset parental Control on TV vary from model to model. However, you can try following these steps to reset parental Control on your Sceptre TV. 

1. Press the Menu button on your remote control to open the OSD menu
2. Then go to the System or Settings menu.
3. Go to Parental Control using the arrow keys
4. And then press the OK button
5. You can now change the parental control settings according to your preferences 
6. Finally, set the password.
7. If you have not applied a factory reset to your TV, you can reset or Change your Password from here.

The default password for parental Control is “0000”. You can change the default password by entering this one if you have never changed the default password. If these steps do not work for your model, you can check the TV manual for the solution. 

When and How to contact Spectre TV Customer Support

When there is a serious issue with your TV, and you cannot troubleshoot them on your own, you can contact the Spectre TV customer support team. The customer support team is available 24/7 to troubleshoot the issues. You can contact them in multiple ways – 

1. Phone – You can connect with the customer support team by calling on 1-800-788-2878
2. Email – You can also send an email at SceptreCS@Sceptre.com, mentioning all the details regarding the issue you are facing, and the customer support team will get back to you with the solution
3. Live chat – This feature is also available if you want the resolution quickly.
4. Contact details will also be available on the user manual of your TV.

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Conclusion

When you face issues with your TV, you can try different ways to troubleshoot the issue ranging from updating the firmware of your device, rebooting it, checking cable connections, checking issues with the remote Control to applying a factory reset. And if any of these options do not work, you can contact the Sceptre TV Customer Support team for further help.