“My TV is in my RV. When I go to a new location and do a channel scan, it retains the channels from the previous location in addition to the newly discovered channels. How do I clear all discovered channels from the TV, prior to doing a new channel scan?”
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To clear all discovered channels from the Insignia™ 24” Class F20 Series LED HD Smart Fire TV before performing a new channel scan, the process involves resetting the channel list, typically through the TV’s settings menu. While the TV’s Fire TV interface doesn’t explicitly offer a “clear channels” button, rescanning for channels effectively overwrites the existing list, which achieves the same result. Here’s how you can do it: 1 Access the Home Screen: Press the Home button on your Alexa Voice Remote to bring up the Fire TV main menu. 2 Go to Settings: Scroll right across the top menu bar and select “Settings” (the gear icon). 3 Navigate to Live TV: In the Settings menu, scroll down and select “Live TV.” This section manages over-the-air channels if you’re using an antenna or cable input. 4 Select Channel Scan: Choose “Channel Scan” or “Scan for Channels” (the exact wording may vary slightly depending on the firmware version). This option is designed to search for available channels. 5 Start a New Scan: Follow the on-screen prompts to begin the scan. The TV will search for channels anew, replacing the previously stored channel list with the results of the new scan. There’s no need to manually delete the old channels first, as the new scan automatically clears and updates the list. If you want to ensure the slate is truly clean (e.g., if the TV retains some channel data despite a rescan), you can perform a factory reset, though this wipes all settings, not just channels: • From the Home screen, go to Settings > Device & Software > Reset to Factory Defaults. Confirm the reset, and after the TV restarts, set it up again and run a fresh channel scan. The simpler method—running a new channel scan—should suffice for most cases, as it’s the standard way to refresh the channel list on Fire TV Edition devices like this Insignia model. Users on forums and support pages have noted that rescanning reliably updates the channel lineup without requiring a full reset, especially useful if you’ve moved your antenna or changed your cable setup. This aligns with the TV’s design as of February 21, 2025, based on its typical functionality. I hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hello! Thank you for reaching out. While our TVs don't have a feature to directly delete channels, you can use the "Hide Channel" feature. I hope this information is helpful. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions. - Carl | Insignia Support
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