| Please note: the information contained within this guide is general in nature, and some of the information and functions mentioned in this guide may not be applicable to your TV. |
The best first step in rectifying any issues or finding out more about your TV is determining your TVs model number.
Once you have determined your TVs model number, you can search it in our Help Centre for information specific to your exact TV. Searching your model number can help find your products user guide, firmware updates, specific troubleshooting, compatibility information and more.
To find your TVs model number, check the sticker on the back of your TV. Your model number will typically start with the letters "KALED", for example, "KALED55XU9220STB".
Please note that the sticker will also contain your serial number, which is often the same as your model number but with extra numbers, for example, "KALED55XU9220STB1234". This is specific to your TV and searching for it in the Help Centre will not produce any results.
For more information on where you can find your products model number, please check here:
Contents And How To Use This Guide
This guide contains the answers to some common TV questions and some general troubleshooting.
If your TV is experiencing any of the following issues, it is recommended that you try the steps outlined in Hard Reset, Factory Reset & Firmware Upgrade:
- Bootlooping or unexpected restarts
- Freezing or lagging
- Freezing during boot up
- App problems
- Incorrect Settings
Otherwise, you can jump to specific troubleshooting below.
General Troubleshooting and FAQ
The following three steps can resolve many common issues with smart TVs, including:
- Bootlooping or unexpected restarts
- Freezing or lagging
- Freezing during boot up
- App problems
- Incorrect Settings
If you are experiencing any of these issues, please attempt the below three steps in order,
Hard Reset
Hard resetting, also known as power cycling, involves disconnecting your TV from power and turning it on. The TV will not actually power up, but this process can remove residual power stored in the TV and as a result clear the short-term memory of the TV. Clearing this memory can resolve all sorts of software issues with your TV.
To complete this process, follow these steps:
- Unplug the TV from the power and leave it for 10-15 minutes
- Press and hold the power button on the TV - if applicable - or on your remote for 5 seconds
- Connect the TV to power and turn it back on
Factory Reset
Factory resetting involves clearing data from the unit to restore it to the same condition as it arrived out of the box. This can resolve issues that have been caused by corrupted data.
Many smart TVs will have an option to perform a factory reset through the TV settings. Consult your user guide for further information. To find your user guide, search your products model number in the help centre or click here for more information.
Firmware Upgrades
Updating or reinstalling the firmware in your TV can resolve all sorts of issues with Smart TVs.
Even if your TV is running the latest firmware, it is highly recommended that you perform this step as doing so deletes any problematic apps that may be affecting performance, and resets the TV completely.
Search for your TV's model number into the search bar at the top of your screen for specific firmware updates.
The firmware instructional guide specific to your TV will contain instructions on how to install your firmware, but we have also created a generalised video guide which you can view here:
Smarter TVs (or Android TVs) can also be updated with the instructions below:
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If the information in this article has not resolved your issue, or if you have any other questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Care Team, we will be happy to help.