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- The easiest way to change the input on your Insignia TV without a remote is by using the TV’s physical buttons.
- You can also use virtual remote apps or voice assistants to control and change your device’s input.
If you have lost your Insignia TV remote and want to learn possible ways to change input on your device, you are at the right place. This article explains the procedure for switching inputs on all models of Insignia Smart TVs.
How to Change Input on Insignia TV Using Physical Buttons
Most Insignia TVs have physical buttons attached either to their sides or on their backs. If your TV has one, you can utilize these buttons to change your TV input.
- Look for the Input button on your Insignia. Click on the button and open the Inputs screen.
- Tap on the button again to navigate through all the available inputs.
- Scroll to the input you want and stay for a few seconds. You don’t need to press any other buttons.
- Now, your TV will switch to the respective input you have selected.
How to Change Input on Insignia TV Using Remote Apps
Since Insignia TVs come in Roku and Fire OS, download the respective Insignia remote app on your smartphone based on the model you are using and use its virtual remote to change the input. Here’s how we do it.
Change Input on Insignia Roku TV
- Install the Roku App on your iPhone or Android Smartphone and connect your Insignia TV to WIFI same as your smartphone.
- Sign in to your Roku account and click on the Devices option.
- Select your Roku TV and connect to it.
- Tap the Remote option and use the remote to navigate to your TV’s Settings → TV inputs → Choose the Input → Press OK.
NOTE: Your Insignia TV will automatically connect to a WIFI network only if it has previously connected to it and the credentials are saved.
Change Input on Insignia Fire TV
- Download the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone from the Google Play Store or the App Store.
- Ensure you have connected your smartphone and Insignia Fire TV to the same WIFI network.
- Sign into your Amazon account and tap on Select a Device to Connect → Your Insignia Fire TV name.
- Note down the PIN displayed on your TV and enter it on the app.
- Now, both devices get paired, and you can use the virtual remote to go to your TV Home Screen → Scroll to Inputs → Select the Input.
How to Change Input on Insignia TV Using Voice Assistants
You can use voice assistants like Amazon Echo or Google Smart speakers to control your TV. But the catch is that you must have paired both devices beforehand.
- If you have done so, just say, ‘ Hey Alexa/Google, change Input to (specify input)’. These voice assistants will process the data and change the input.
How to Fix Insignia TV Input Source Problem
Sometimes, you won’t be able to change the input source on your Insignia TV, and it will get stuck on the same screen. In such cases, follow the simple workarounds mentioned below.
- First, power cycle or restart your Insignia TV.
- Then, remove and reinsert all the input cables like HDMI, Aux, Coaxial, or any other source.
- Try switching inputs and see if the issue gets solved. Or else, check if the input source is a fault.
If the above methods don’t work, try resetting or updating your Insignia TV to solve the issue.
FAQ
1. Can third-party remote apps used to change Insignia TV’s input?
Yes. Insignia TVs support third-party remote apps using which you can control and change its input.
