Insignia Fire TV is designed as a “safe” device for kids. In safe mode, you cannot install new apps, so your children can enjoy watching their favorite movies and TV shows without being distracted by other content.
Kids need to have time to watch their favorite movie or TV show before they go to bed. But with safe mode, children will not be able to access the stuff they should not watch.
Moreover, in safe mode, you can install a limited number of apps and games on your Fire TV. This way, your kids can play games and watch their favorite shows, but you don’t have to worry about their habit of installing unnecessary apps.
What is “Insignia Safe Mode” in a Fire TV Stick?
The Insignia TV Stick includes Insignia Safe Mode. When this mode is enabled, you will be unable to access other apps and will be limited to using the apps that came pre-installed on the Insignia TV stick, such as Netflix, Youtube, and so on.
How do I turn off Safe Mode on a smart TV?
First of all, you need to know that smart TVs have the built-in safe mode option to prevent kids from getting distracted by other apps.
Moreover, To turn it off, you can follow these steps:
- Press the Menu key on your remote control.
- Select the System option from the Settings page.
- Go to the options and turn on the safe mode from the system settings.
- Select yes to confirm the selections
- Now that you are done, keep your kids busy and safe with how you want to watch TV shows and movies at home.
Amazon Fire TV Safe Mode
In Safe Mode, you cannot install new apps. You can always turn Safe Mode off and install apps from the Amazon App Store. You can also turn it on and off at any time.
To enable and disable the Safe Mode on your Insignia TV Stick, follow the steps below:
- Press the MENU button on your TV remote to open the menu.
- Press the Settings button on your TV remote and scroll down to the System option to enter system settings.
- Press the OK button to confirm the selection of the System function.
- Now scroll down to the “Turn Safe Mode” option and press the OK button to enable safe mode.
- Finally, repeat the same steps to disable safe mode on your Insignia TV Stick.
FAQ’s
How do I start my Fire Tv in safe mode?
To put the device in safe mode, press and hold the Home button on your Amazon Fire TV remote for 20–30 seconds or until a confirmation message appears on the screen.
How do I exit out of Amazon Fire Tv safe mode?
You can turn off the safe mode on your Insignia Fire TV by pressing Menu on the remote control and going to Settings > System > Turn Safe Mode Off.
How do I get back to normal mode?
Normal mode is exited when you press any key (or buttons) on your Amazon Fire TV remote. In addition, the next time you turn on your device, it will automatically boot up in normal mode.
Why is my amazon tv in safe mode?
To keep kids safe from accidentally clicking on applications that could be harmful and ruin your kid’s experience, you can set the device to safe mode with the help of this guide.
Do you need an Amazon account to use the Insignia Fire TV?
Yes, you need an Amazon account to use an Insignia Fire TV.
Is insignia fire tv a smart tv?
Yes, it converts a standard TV into a smart TV and can also stream apps and videos from the Amazon App Store.
Is the Insignia Fire TV Stick available in India?
Yes, the Insignia Fire TV Stick is available in India at the Amazon India site, but it would require an Indian ID and other local modifications.
