Slow Fire TV? This quick 30-second fix made mine run like new again

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Clearing app cache is the fastest way to fix a slow Fire TV.
• Cache buildup causes lag, buffering, and crashes across apps.
• You can clear cache per app or all at once in under a minute.

If you have ever settled in for a cozy night of streaming, only to watch your Fire TV crawl through menus and buffer forever, you know how frustrating that can feel, right down to fighting the urge to chuck your remote at the TV. Whether you are using a Fire TV Stick, a Fire TV Cube, or a smart TV with Fire OS built in, slow performance can quickly drain the joy out of binge-watching.

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