Article Insight:
- You can easily change input on LG TV using remote control.
- In the remote’s absence, use the LG TV remote app, voice assistant & TV unit button for this task.
LG TVs have different HDMI ports to connect external devices like gaming consoles, streaming devices, soundbars, and more. Once connected, you must change the input to access them. This article is a great help for you in learning how to do it with and without a remote control.
How to Change Input on LG TV With Remote
1. Boot up your LG TV in the first place and make sure the HDMI device you want to access is properly connected to any input port. Then, get started by pressing the Input button on the LG TV remote.
2. You will see a menu displayed at the bottom of the TV screen. This shows the list of external devices connected to your TV. Hit the first option, Home Dashboard.
3. Now, highlight the option TV/Inputs/Mobile choose your desired input device from the displayed. Finally, the LG TV will switch to the selected input mode.
Note: In older LG TVs, the Input icon is in the top right corner of the screen. Select the Menu using the remote and see the list of connected devices for input change.
How to Change Input on LG TV Without a Remote
If your LG TV remote is lost or malfunctions, you can change the input of your LG TV with ease by installing the LG TV remote app, physical buttons on the TV unit, and voice assistants.
Use Physical Buttons to Change LG TV Input
The older model of LG TVs has a dedicated button on its unit for changing input. In the current-gen LG TVs, there is only a single Master or Joystick style Power button with multiple purpose functions, including input change. You can find these buttons at the bottom or on the back side of the LG TV.
1. If you have the Joystick Power button,
- Locate the Power button at the bottom of your LG TV.
- Pull the button towards you and scroll sideways at the bottom of the screen.
- Once you find the Input option, let go of the button.
- Navigate to the HDMI input and select it.
2. For LG TV models with a Single Power button,
- Press and hold the button, and you will get a menu pop-up
- Press the button each time to navigate until you reach the Input option.
- Stay on the Input option to select it and do the same to scroll and select the required port in the next step.
3. Users with the dedicated Input button,
- Press the Input button and choose the input you want.
- Press and hold the Input and Power buttons for a few seconds to switch the input on the LG TV.
Using Mobile App to Change Input on LG TV
LG Electronics has a dedicated app called LG ThinQ. You can install this app on your smartphone from the Google Play Store or App Store to control and change input on LG TVs without a remote.
1. Connect LG smart TV to WiFi and link the smartphone to the same network.
2. Open the LG ThinQ app and choose the + Add a Device button. Choose the TV option and select your LG TV from the list.
3. Enter the pairing code to access the virtual remote interface. Finally, tap the Input icon to change your TV input.
Using Voice Assistant to Change Input on LG TV
If you have enabled the Voice assistant feature on LG TV and connected any smart speakers like Google Nest and Alexa, changing your LG TV input is just a cakewalk.
1. Just provoke the voice assistant with your voice. Or else, hold the Mic button on the LQ ThinQ app.
2. Say, ‘Hey Alexa/Google, change the input to HDMI 2 (for example)’, and your LG TV will switch to that commanded input without even requiring you to get up.
After changing the input on LG TV using the above guidelines, access your desired external devices like gaming console, DVD player, and soundbars at any time. Apart from the above popular methods, a wired mouse connected to LG TV’s USB port can also do the thing much more easily.
FAQ
1. Can I remove the input that I no longer use on LG TV?
Yes. You can remove the input you no longer use on LG TV. To do so, press the input button on the remote and hit the Home Dashboard option. Click the three-vertical line at the top right and choose Universal Control Settings. Tap the Input you want to remove and choose Manage Settings. Finally, hit the Delete Settings option to remove it.