Smart stick

[Anonymous User]

My screen has gone blank 

[schnapps]

Hi @Anonymous User

Try pressing the small reset button on the smart stick or remove the power to the stick for a minute to see if the homepage re appears on screen.

Also make sure that you are on the correct HDMI input source on your TV which is connected to the stick.

[Anonymous User]

Hi yes we have tried all that and still doesn't work

[commanda6]

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@Anonymous User wrote:
Hi yes we have tried all that and still doesn't work

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Hi @Anonymous User 

this is a bit of a shot in the dark, but are you using a UK TV set or is it one that you brought over from elsewhere?

What's the make and model of your TV? And roughly how old is it?

I seem to remember there was something on the forum a while ago, where somebody had brought a TV set over from another country and they had trouble getting NowTV hardware to work with it.

@schnapps

[Anonymous User]

The smart stick worked last week so their is nothing wrong with our uk tv.
Can I speek to someone over the phone please.

[schnapps]

Hi @Anonymous User

Are you using the supplied power mains adpator that came with the stick or the usb off your TV ?

Any coloured or white light showing on the stick when the TV is switched on and using the correct HDMI input source from your TV remote ?

Have you tried the stick on a second TV in your house (if available) just to temporary see if the stick works ?

There is always the possibility that the stick has developed an inherent fault and needs to be replaced under warranty from the Retailer that you purchased it from.

[Anonymous User]

We are using the usb of the TV.
When the TV and stick are on the screen goes all pixelated
We have tried on s different tv, no go.
We brought it of now tv over the internet as they sent us an offer.
Can I speak to someone over the phone?

[schnapps]

Hi @Anonymous User

So is the screen blank or pixelated ?

If pixelated it might be a WiFi or internet speed issue, have you tried rebooting your router or checking the WiFi reception signal in the stick settings menu.

Also try these trouble shooting steps.

https://help.nowtv.com/article/troubleshooting-now-tv-box-stick

If you are still struggling, nowtv contact options in link page below.

https://help.nowtv.com/contact-us/managing-my-devices

[Anonymous User]

It goes pixelated then blank.
The router is fine as we have another now tv device and that's working fine

[schnapps]

Hi @Anonymous User

What's the WiFi signal reception strength showing in the stick menu settings ?

If the strength is good and you have also tried the supplied power mains adpator that came with the stick instead of the usb port off your TV, then contact nowtv live chat for further assistance (link on my previous post).

[commanda6]

Hi @Anonymous User

I'm afraid I have to concur with @schnapps . You should switch to the proper power adapter

I've just had a look at the power specifications for USB your typical USB 2 port which is what most TVs have will only supply you with 500 mA of power in order to provide more than that, you need a dedicated USB charging port or a powered USB port. The NowTV stick requires at least 1A of power to function properly . This means your typical USB port that you would find on a TV will only supply half the power required for the NowTV stick to function properly

if you're lucky, your TV might have a USB charging port. These ports are usually marked with their power ratings next to the port or in the very unlikely event that your TV has a powered USB port. The port will be usually yellow

unfortunately USB is rather complicated. Beyond USB 1 2 and 3 , you have the subtypes within those standards. Unfortunately, not all USB ports are the same if you're going to power something via the TV you need to ensure it is plugged into the correct usb port

[Anonymous User]

My now tv stick isn’t working I have tried everything from taking it out of mains to reset to factory reset currently on factory reset and just got a blue screen saying linking this has been on for at least 15 minutes I tested the wireless and internet connection that’s absolutely fine before hand nothing at all would work only catch up itv wen I went on apps nothing else works just freeze on the title of any program