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- You can change the input of Philips TV using the Source/Input button on the remote control.
- You can also switch the Philips TV input without a remote using the TV’s physical buttons, USB keyboard/mouse, voice assistants, and remote apps.
Philips TV supports connecting external devices like a pen drive, gaming console, and streaming devices. To access the connected device, changing the input source is mandatory. This article will explain all the possible ways to change input on Philips TV of different OS versions.
How to Change Input on Philips TV Using Remote Control
The process of changing the Philips TV’s input source is a simple task with a remote in hand. However, the procedure differs based on the TV OS and model. So, based on your TV model, follow the method mentioned below.
How to Change Input on Philips Smart TV
Changing the Input on your Philips Smart TV is pretty simple. All you have to do is press the Source button on your remote control and choose the Input source from the available options. Then, the interface of the external device connected to the chosen input will appear on your screen.
How to Change Input on Philips Android & Google TV
Just turn on your Philips TV and press the Sources/Input button on the remote control. Select the input you want from the available options to switch to it.
Another method to change input is by selecting the Source/input icon present on the home screen of your Philips TV. However, this option isn’t available on a Philips Google TV.
How to Change Input on Philips Roku TV
All the input options of your Philips Roku TV will be available on the home screen itself. So, open it and select your desired input source from the right side. If the input options are not displayed on the home screen, navigate to Settings → TV inputs & select the input you want.
Tip: If you lost or broke your original Philips TV remote, you can get a universal remote for a lower price and change your TV’s input by pressing the Input/Source button, just like the original remote.
How to Change Input on Philips TV Without Remote
If you are not able to use your TV’s remote control, you can use the Philips TV input button, external keyboard/mouse, voice assistants & remote apps to change the TV input.
Using the Physical Buttons
The physical buttons available in the older and newer Philips TV models are different. So, use the steps below to change the input based on the TV model.
1. Old Philips TV models:
Locate the TV’s physical buttons on the back or side. Press the Source/Input button to open the Input menu on the TV screen. Use the Channels or Volume buttons to navigate between the input options available and choose the one you want.
2. New Philips TV models:
Press and hold the single physical button under the TV (center) to turn it on. Now, press the physical button once to open the Input or Settings menu. Press the button once each time you want to navigate from one option to another until you reach the one you want. Then, release the button for a few seconds, and the input option will be selected.
Using a USB Keyboard or Mouse
Another way of alter the input on your Philips TV is by connecting the keyboard or mouse to a USB port on your TV. Then, use the arrow keys (keyboard) or pointer (mouse) to navigate to the Input menu and select an input option.
Using Remote Apps
The Philips TV can be accessed with the help of the Philips TV remote app on your mobile. If you have Philips Android/Google TV, download the Google TV app [Google Play Store|App Store]. Roku users get The Roku App (Official) [Google Play Store|App Store], and Philips Smart TV users can install the Philips Smart TV app [Play Store|App Store] and carry out the process.
Connect the Philips TV to a WiFi network, the same as your smartphone. Pair your TV with a suitable remote app based on your TV OS. Once paired, use the buttons available on the virtual remote interface to control your Philips TV and change input.
Additional Info: You can also use third-party remote apps that work with your Philips TV to control it and change the input source.
Using Voice Assistants
With the voice assistants [Google Assistant, Alexa, & Roku Voice] you have enabled, you can switch your Philips TV input without getting up from your couch.
Use the microphone button on your remote app or provoke the smart speaker and command, ‘Hey Google/Alexa/Roku, switch input to HDMI 1 on (TV name)’ and change to the required source.
Depending on your Philips TV’s OS, you can use any of the above methods that’s feasible to change input and access the external device connected to the USB/HDMI port.
FAQ
Yes, Philips Google TV users can hide any input source and unhide it whenever they want. To hide, go to Settings and select Channels & Inputs → Inputs and select the required port. Uncheck the box near Show this input and click OK. To unhide the input source, navigate to the same options and check the Show this input box again.
