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- Change your Panasonic TV input using the remote’s Input/Source button or the Input option on-screen.
- You can also change the input on Panasonic TV using TV unit buttons or remote apps.
If you have different input devices connected to your Panasonic TV, then you will have to change the TV input to access them whenever needed. This article will walk you through all the methods available to change the inputs on different Panasonic Smart TV models.
How to Change Input on Panasonic TV With Remote
There are two ways to change the Input using the Panasonic remote control. The easiest method is to use the Input/Source button, or you can navigate to the Settings menu to change the input.
Using Remote Buttons
This is the common method to change the input on all Panasonic Smart TV models (VIERA, Android, Google & Fire OS). All you have to do is press the Input/Source button on the remote and choose an input option from the menu that shows up on the screen.
From Settings
Using the Settings menu to change the input is also pretty simple. However, because of the OS difference in Panasonic TV models, the navigation paths will change. So, follow the instructions in the below guides based on your TV’s OS.
Panasonic Android TV
Besides using the Input button on your remote, Panasonic Android TVs also allow you to change it from the home screen. Once you turn On the TV and the home screen appears, select the Input icon next to the Settings icon to open the Inputs menu. Then, select the Input you want to switch to.
Panasonic Google TV
On Panasonic Google TVs, you can only use the Input button on the remote. There is no on-screen option to change the input. So, after pressing the button, select an input from the available options.
Panasonic Fire TV
Since Panasonic Fire TV remotes don’t have an Input button, access the Inputs menu by pressing the Home button. Then, select the Inputs option from the side menu that appears. Choose any input & make a click on the OK button and switch to it.
Alternate method: You can also switch input by selecting the Inputs icon on the home screen, next to the Search icon. There, you can choose the input you want.
How to Change Input on Panasonic TV Without Remote
The following methods can be useful to change the Panasonic TV input whenever your TV remote malfunctions or stops working.
Use Physical Buttons
All Panasonic TV models come with some form of physical button that enables you to control some basic functions. The Panasonic Smart TV models released in the past few years comes with just one physical button that allows power On/Off and access Menu.
Press the Power button to turn On the Panasonic TV and press it again to open a Menu. Now, highlight the Input option by pressing the Power button repeatedly. To select, long press the Power button. Then, choose the input option you want.
Note: On newer Panasonic TVs, you can find the Power button (physical) in the bottom-center or side of the TV.
On older Panasonic Smart TVs, you can find more than one physical buttons on the side or back of the TV. Find the Input/Source button and press it to access the Inputs menu. Then, you can use the Channels or Volume buttons to navigate and select the input you want. On some models, you can just long press the Input button to select an option.
Use Panasonic TV Remote Apps
Another working method is to use Panasonic TV remote apps. Using these apps, you can control your Panasonic TV from your smartphone, just like the remote control, and switch to the desired input.
To do so, connect your Panasonic TV to Wifi and link your smartphone to the same network. Once you install the remote app, pair your Panasonic TV to it and open the virtual remote interface. Then, use the navigation keys and the OK button to go through the respective settings and change the input.
Here are the remote apps you can use to control a Panasonic Smart TV based on the OS it uses.
- Panasonic VIERA TV: Panasonic TV Remote 2 (App Store), Panasonic TV Remote 3 (Play Store | App Store)
- Panasonic Android/Google TV: Google TV (Play Store | App Store)
- Panasonic Fire TV: Amazon Fire TV (Play Store | App Store)
FYI: If you have connected any smart speakers like Google Nest and Amazon Alexa with your Panasonic TV, you can just command, “Hey Alexa/Google, change to HDMI 1 (for example),” and it will be done.
From now on, whether your Panasonic TV remote is working or not, you will always have a solution for changing input. Its availability won’t affect your ability to access and have fun with external devices like gaming consoles, DVD players, set-top boxes, etc.