How to Fix Apps on a Yamaha BDS681 BluRay Player

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Your Yamaha Blu-ray Player is capable of running apps which at times may not work as intended. This guide will assist with troubleshooting these apps.

2. Menu Navigation

Navigation buttons on remote control.

3. Restart App

Press the Home or Return buttons on the remote control to quit an app then launch it again.

4. Restart Device

To restart your device via power cycle:

  1. If your device has buttons or a remote control, press the power button to turn it off.
Power symbol.


  1. Unplug it from the power outlet and wait for 10 seconds.
Power cable unplugged from power outlet.


  1. Plug it back into the power outlet, then turn it back on from the power button if it has on.

5. Power Cycle Home Network

  1. Remove the power cable from both your modem and router.
Modem and router power cycle procedure.
  1. Verify all lights are off on the modem and router.
  2. After 30 seconds, plug in your modem and then your router.
  3. It may take a few minutes for the internet to reconnect.

6. Improve Network Performance

  • You may have to shut down or disconnect other unused devices that are connected to the same network.
  • If your device is connected via Wi-Fi, its distance from the router, as well as well as other environmental factors can affect the quality of the signal. Try moving your router to a more central location or use a Wi-Fi extender.
  • The best type of connection is a wired Ethernet connection. If possible, this is the way to go.

7. Reactivate App

  1. Press the Setup button on the remote control.
  2. From the Setup menu screen go to General Setting, then Playback.
Blu-ray menu with highlighted option
  1. Go down until you find the apps name, select it and deactivate the app.
  2. Once deactivated, reactivate the app.

8. Update Firmware

An internet connection is required to perform the firmware update.

  1. Press the Setup button on the remote control.
  2. From the Setup menu screen go to General Setting, then System, select Upgrade and then Network.
Blu-ray menu with highlighted options
  1. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware.
  2. The system will restart automatically once the firmware update is complete.

9. Factory Reset

Resetting the device to factory defaults will erase all saved settings, preferences and user stored data.

  1. Make sure the device is powered on.
  2. Eject any disc from the tray and ensure playback is stopped.
  3. Press and hold the Pause, Stop and Eject buttons on the front panel of the player simultaneously until it powers off.
Right side of Blu-ray player with buttons highlighted

  1. After the unit turns off, press the power button to turn it back on.
Left side of Blu-ray player with button highlighted

  1. The player should be reset to factory settings and show the Easy Setup on the screen.

10. What's next?