[question] Walmart Onn 4k UHD box - side button purpose?

by NightHawkCA

What does the button on the side of the unit do?

My Onn remote keeps disconnecting and/or locking up with the red light on the remote. Previously I thought the unit was freezing, turns out it’s the remote that loses communication with the box, as when I use my TV remote I can navigate up-down-left-right and so on).

I held the button on the side of the box and it gave me a screen that said I should hold two buttons on my remote to pair it again. It “found” the remote, attempted to connect, and went back to “find” mode after about two minutes. Remote still was locked up until I unplugged the Onn from wall power and plugged it back in.

A factory reset is on my list for the future as a last resort but I am not sure if it will make things worse or not.

Is there a manual for this unit? Or for other units that it is basically a clone of? Thanks

OriginalStranger1281

Ya, I’m having the same issue with my remote as well. Popped up a couple of days ago when they pushed an update. I’ve just been casting from my phone instead :(

Kodi_Fan_Omicron

Single-Press of button is to activate Remote Pairing.

Long-Press/Hold while plugging in device is to get into Recovery for ADB debugging.

But, for your problem not staying connected it may be an internal fault with the remote. If you can return it and exchange for a new unit.

VapinVader

I have this intermittent issue as well. I suspect its a native issue with all of the devices. Also, no recent updates to the device leads me to believe its gonna wind up an abandoned (but still useful) device. I truly hope they keep this device up and running for its price and functioality.

hcker2000

I'm just going to jump on here and say I also have the same issue with the remote. Even after doing a factory reset.

If you power on and hold down the button on the device itself it will factory reset.