How to Change Input on Roku TV With/Without a Remote

Ideally, when you connect your gaming console or streaming device to your Roku TV, you have to change the input source to get the interface and access it. Since Roku TV is convenient for HDMI devices, it offers multiple ways to switch inputs. If you are not sure about how to do this, follow this article.

How to Change Input on Roku TV Using Remote

Roku TV remotes don’t have an input button. However, the input option is available directly on the home screen and the Settings menu. The following headings will showcase how to access them and switch to the desired input source.

Change Input from Home Screen

Turn on your Roku TV and on the home screen, navigate to the right side. The HDMI input tile or the available inputs will be available. Hover over and select the required input source to change to it.

If you are using a third-party remote, you still can’t switch the input using the button.

Change Input via Settings Menu

Launch the home screen of your Roku TV and navigate to Settings → TV Inputs. Select the input port to which you have connected your device/console. By doing so, the external device’s interface will open up and be ready for access.

Note: You can also use the voice control feature on the Roku voice remote to change input. Just press and hold the microphone button and say commands like “Hey Roku, change input to HDMI 2”.

How to Change Input Without Remote

If you ever lose your remote, damage it, or it just doesn’t work, you can still control your Roku TV and change input using the physical button, Roku app, or voice assistants.

Attention! To use the remote app and voice assistants to change input, first, you need to pair them with your Roku TV.

Change Input Using Physical Button

Press the TV unit button (center) under your Roku TV and open the on-screen Menu. Click the button once each time you want to navigate between the Input options. Highlight the input you want and release the button to select it.

Change Input Using Remote App

You can also change the Roku TV input using the virtual remote on The Roku App (Official). Install this app from the Play Store or App Store on your mobile device and pair your Roku TV with a WiFi network linked to your mobile device.

Within the app, tap the Devices option and select your Roku TV from the available devices. Click the Remote icon to open the remote control interface. Now, you can use this app to surf through Roku TV Settings and revise the input.

Change Input Using Voice Commands

Digital assistants like Google Assistant or Alexa are connected to your Roku TV, and you can change their input by just using your voice. You can activate the voice assistant by pressing the Roku app’s microphone icon and saying, “Hey Roku/Google/Alexa, change the input to HDMI 1,“ and your Roku TV will switch to the commanded source.

Likewise, you can also connect your Roku TV to smart speakers like Amazon Alexa and Google Nest and change the input using voice commands.

Now you know all the methods for changing the inputs on your Roku TV. Connect any external device to your TV and easily access it by changing the input using one of the above methods. However, changing the input using your remote is best as it is quicker and simpler.

FAQ

1. Is it possible to rename the input name according to preference?

Yes, you can rename the input by pressing the (*) button on your remote while highlighting the input tile on the home screen. Then select Rename Input → OK and select a different name or icon for the input.