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Factory Reset of the P3/SKP3 Skykit Player

Learn how to perform a factory reset of the P3/SKP3 Skykit Player.

A factory reset can only be performed within physical proximity of the device.

Skykit P3/SKP3 Players will be the device hardware for Display orders placed prior to August 26, 2025.

Factory Reset is not available on P7 devices, or orders placed after 8/26/25.

Please watch this video demonstrating the process:


Materials needed:

  • Access to the Skykit player (including remote control and screen)

  • Paperclip

Resetting the Skykit Player to Factory Default

Unplug the power cable from the Skykit device.

Locate the AV Port to the left of the HDMI port.

Insert a paperclip into the AV Port until the reset button depresses.

Continue to hold the reset button down with the paperclip and reinsert the power cable. Continue holding the reset button down.

When the Skykit logo appears on screen, let go of the reset button and remove the paperclip from the AV Port.

A Recovery menu will show.

Using the remote, select Wipe data/factory reset.

Make sure to stand very close to the device, and that the remote is directly pointed at the blue light on the device.

On the next screen select Yes with the remote to confirm the factory reset.

The following screen will display as the data is being erased and formatted.

Once the device has finished erasing, the Recovery menu will show again.

It can be confirmed that the device erased all data with the message seen in the bottom left: Data wipe complete.

Select Reboot system now with the remote.

The screen will quickly indicate that a reboot is underway, then load the Skykit logo screen, then display the Edit Wifi screen.

The initial steps to Set Up the SkyKit Player Device can now be followed.


Factory Reset Troubleshooting

Stuck on Edit Wifi Screen

After rebooting, the remote selection may default on the lock icon in the bottom right of the Edit Wifi screen.

Press the up arrow button on the remote to select the Edit Wifi button and proceed Setting Up the SkyKit Player Device.

Stuck on Manage Device Settings Screen

If an accidental selection brings up Manage Device Settings, use the up arrow button on the remote until the keyboard disappears, and then arrow to the right until Cancel is selected.

Then select Edit Wifi and proceed Setting Up the SkyKit Player Device.


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