How to Change Input on Samsung Smart TV With & Without Remote

This article explains how to change the input on Samsung TVs with and without a remote controller.

How to Change Input on Samsung Smart TV With a Remote

If you have Samsung TV models released after 2018, click the Home button on your TV remote. Then, press the Menu option and select the Connected Devices option to view the input sources connected to your TV. Then, choose the desired input to access it.

How to Change Input Source on Samsung TV Without a Remote

Selecting a Samsung TV input source without a remote is a bit tedious process. But here you can learn it in a simplified way. Change the input of your Samsung TV using various methods given below.

Use the Buttons on the TV Panel:

1. Old Models of Samsung TV ( Before 2018): Your Samsung TV will have 5 buttons. The center button is to power on the Samsung TV. It is also used to Call the Menu option. After turning on the TV, long press the button until the Menu appears. Then, use the other buttons to move through and find the Sources option. Then, press the button to select the desired input you need to connect.
2. New Models of Samsung TV (After 2018): For the Samsung TV with the latest models, the TV will have a single button. After turning on your TV, press the button five times until the Source option becomes active. You need to press and hold the button to initialize the selection. Then, select the source you need to connect it to your TV.

Use the SmartThings App:

Samsung has developed SmartThings, the official Samsung TV remote app to control the TV without using a remote. Get the SmartThings app from the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone.

Connect your Samsung TV to WiFi and mobile to the same WIFI. Then, open the app and pair it with your Samsung TV. Once paired, a virtual remote will appear. Use the virtual remote to navigate to the Input Settings and change the input.

Use Voice Commands:

Samsung Smart TVs have a built-in Voice Assistant feature. The Voice Assistants’ Samsung TV supports are Bixby, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. You should have previously enabled the voice function on your Samsung TV to perform this action.

If you have already enabled it, click the mic button on the remote app and then just give voice commands like ” Hey Bixby/Alexa/Google, Change the [Input Name] on Samsung TV.”

Use External Devices:

1. You can switch between inputs easily using a gaming console if it is linked to your Samsung TV prior to using the HDMI-CEC option. It can trigger the Sources option so that you can select the one you need to connect.
2. Connect a Keyboard or Mouse to your Samsung TV. Use the navigation key on the keyboard or mouse to go to the Sources option. Now, you can select the Input to change the Input on your Samsung TV.

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