Is your Fire TV screen suddenly zoomed in with everything cut off? Maybe there's an orange border around the edges, and you can't see the menu options or navigate properly? Don't worry — you're not alone, and this is almost always an easy fix.
This frustrating issue usually happens when the Screen Magnifier accessibility feature gets accidentally enabled. One wrong button press on your remote, and suddenly your entire screen looks cropped and unusable.
The good news? In most cases, you can fix this in under 30 seconds with a simple remote shortcut. And if that doesn't work, we've got several backup methods that will get your Fire TV back to normal.
Let's get your screen fixed.
⚡ Quick Fix — Try This First
Press and hold Back + Fast Forward on your Fire TV remote for 5 seconds. This disables Screen Magnifier and should instantly restore your screen.
Didn't work? Try Menu + Play/Pause instead, or keep reading for more solutions.
Your Fire TV has a built-in accessibility feature called Screen Magnifier that's designed to help people with vision impairments see text and icons more clearly.
Here's the thing: this feature can be triggered accidentally with a simple button combination on your remote. If you've ever pressed Back + Fast Forward at the same time (even briefly), you may have enabled Screen Magnifier without realizing it.
An orange border or outline appears around your screen
Parts of the menu are cut off or missing
You can't see navigation options at the edges
The picture looks cropped or oversized
Text and icons appear much larger than normal
Pro Tip: The orange border is Amazon's way of telling you that Screen Magnifier is active. If you see an orange border, it's definitely your Fire TV. If there's no border but the screen is still zoomed, check your TV's own settings.
Your TV's own zoom or aspect ratio settings interfering
A display calibration issue on your Fire TV
A software glitch after a system update
Kodi or another app with its own zoom feature enabled
Your Fire TV remote having stuck buttons
The fastest way to fix a zoomed-in Fire TV is with a remote button combination. This works about 90% of the time.
Grab your Fire TV remote
Press and hold Back + Fast Forward at the same time
Hold both buttons for about 5 seconds
You should hear a beep or see a message saying "Screen Magnifier Off"
Your screen should immediately return to normal
If Option A didn't work:
Press and hold Menu + Play/Pause simultaneously
Hold for 3-5 seconds
This should toggle the zoom feature off completely
If the screen is zoomed in but you can still see some content:
Press Menu + Rewind to zoom out
Keep pressing until the screen returns to normal size
Then use Option A or B to disable Screen Magnifier entirely
Note: The Menu button is the three-line (hamburger) button located to the right of the Home button on most Fire TV remotes.
If the remote shortcuts aren't working, disable Screen Magnifier through the Settings menu:
Press the Home button on your remote
Navigate to Settings (the gear icon on the far right of the menu bar)
Scroll down and select Accessibility
Find Screen Magnifier and toggle it to Off
Can't see the Settings icon? From the Home screen, press the Right arrow on your remote repeatedly until you reach Settings. Even if you can't see it, the remote will still navigate to it. Press Select when you think you've reached it, then use the Down arrow to find Accessibility.
Press and hold the Voice button on your remote
Say "Go to Settings"
Then say "Go to Accessibility"
Navigate to Screen Magnifier and turn it off
Sometimes a simple restart clears up display glitches.
Press and hold Select + Play/Pause simultaneously
Hold for about 10 seconds
Your Fire TV will restart automatically
Go to Settings
Select My Fire TV (or Device & Software on Fire TV Edition smart TVs)
Select Restart
Confirm and wait for your device to reboot
If you can't navigate the menus at all:
Unplug your Fire TV Stick from the HDMI port (or unplug the power cable)
Wait 30 seconds
Plug it back in
Wait another 30 seconds for it to fully boot up
If your Fire TV keeps getting stuck zoomed in, calibrate your display:
Go to Settings
Select Display & Sounds
Select Display
Choose Calibrate Display
Use the Up and Down arrows to adjust the screen boundaries
Make sure the arrows on screen touch the edges of your TV
Select Accept when finished
The problem might not be your Fire TV — it could be your television's own display settings.
Press the Menu or Settings button on your TV remote (not the Fire TV remote)
Look for: Picture Size, Aspect Ratio, Zoom, Screen Fit, Overscan, or Wide Mode
Set the aspect ratio to 16:9, Auto, Just Scan, or Screen Fit
Make sure Overscan is Off
Disable any Zoom features
TV Brand
Where to Find Settings
Samsung
Settings → Picture → Picture Size Settings → 16:9 or Fit to Screen
LG
Settings → Picture → Aspect Ratio → 16:9 or Just Scan
Vizio
Menu → System → Picture Mode or Aspect Ratio → Normal or Wide
Sony
Settings → Display & Sound → Picture → Wide Mode to Full
TCL / Roku TV
Press * → Advanced Picture Settings → Picture Size to Normal
Insignia / Toshiba
Check Picture → Picture Size in TV settings
A stuck button on your Fire TV remote can repeatedly trigger Screen Magnifier.
Remove the batteries from your remote
Press each button several times to check if any feel stuck
Gently clean around the buttons with a dry cloth or compressed air
Reinsert the batteries
Test if the zoom issue returns
No Working Remote? Download the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone (free on iOS and Android). Connect to the same Wi-Fi network and use the app's virtual remote.
Outdated software can cause display glitches:
Go to Settings
Select My Fire TV
Select About
Select Check for Updates
If an update is available, select Install Update
If the zoom only happens in Kodi:
Open Kodi
Go to Settings (gear icon)
Select Interface Settings then Skin
Ensure Zoom is set to 0%
Go to Settings → Applications → Manage Installed Applications
Find the app and select it
Select Clear Cache
If nothing else worked, a factory reset restores default settings. This erases all apps and preferences.
Go to Settings
Select My Fire TV
Select Reset to Factory Defaults
Confirm when prompted
Press and hold Back + Right (on the navigation circle) simultaneously
Hold for 10 seconds
A reset option should appear — follow the prompts
Know the Shortcut: Back + Fast Forward enables Screen Magnifier. Use the same combo to turn it off.
Be Careful with Button Combinations: Avoid pressing multiple remote buttons at once unless intended.
Keep Your Remote Clean: Dirt and debris can cause buttons to stick.
Keep Software Updated: Regular updates include bug fixes.
Calibrate After TV Changes: Recalibrate when you get a new TV or change display settings.
Why does my Fire TV keep zooming in randomly?
If Screen Magnifier keeps turning on by itself, you likely have a stuck remote button or a Bluetooth keyboard/controller connected that's sending unintended inputs. Check your remote buttons, remove any extra connected devices, and restart your Fire TV.
What is the orange border on my Fire TV screen?
The orange border indicates that Screen Magnifier is active. This is an accessibility feature designed to help users with visual impairments. To remove it, press and hold Back + Fast Forward for 5 seconds, or go to Settings → Accessibility → Screen Magnifier and turn it off.
How do I zoom out on Fire Stick without a remote?
Download the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone. Connect it to your Fire TV over Wi-Fi, then use the app's virtual remote to navigate to Settings → Accessibility → Screen Magnifier and turn it off.
Why is my Fire TV screen cut off at the edges?
This can be caused by Screen Magnifier being enabled, incorrect display calibration on your Fire TV, or overscan settings on your TV. Try the remote shortcuts first, then calibrate your display, and finally check your TV's picture size/aspect ratio settings.
Does restarting fix the Fire TV zoom issue?
Yes, in many cases. A restart clears temporary glitches and resets display settings to normal. Press and hold Select + Play/Pause for 10 seconds to restart, or unplug your Fire TV for 30 seconds and plug it back in.
My Fire TV looks zoomed out with tiny icons — is that different?
Yes, that's a separate bug that sometimes affects Fire TV Edition smart TVs (Toshiba, Insignia). To fix it, press and hold Select + Play/Pause for 10 seconds to restart.
A Fire TV stuck zoomed in is almost always caused by the Screen Magnifier accessibility feature being accidentally enabled. The fastest fix is pressing Back + Fast Forward for 5 seconds to disable it.
If that doesn't work, toggle zoom off with Menu + Play/Pause, disable Screen Magnifier in Accessibility settings, restart your device, calibrate your display, or check your TV's own picture settings.
In rare cases, a factory reset may be needed — but try everything else first.
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