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- You can change the Input source on your Sharp TV by pressing the Input button on your remote.
- If you don’t have a remote, switch input using the TV’s physical buttons, mouse, keyboard, or remote apps.
Sharp TV allows you to connect external devices like pen drives, gaming consoles, and more using its various HDMI and USB ports. All you have to do is switch input to access them. If you are not sure how to change the input on your Sharp TV, this article will be a helping hand.
How to Change Input on Sharp TV Using Remote
Changing the Input source on your Sharp TV is very simple. Just turn on your Sharp TV and press the Input button on your remote control. Then, choose the source you want and press the OK button. Now, the interface of the external device you connected will appear on your screen.
How to Change Input on Sharp TV Without Remote
If you broke your Sharp TV remote or it’s not working, you can change the input source using the following alternatives.
Use Physical Buttons
If you have an older Sharp TV model, it will have input buttons on the back or side of the TV. In newer models, you will have only one physical button, which can also be used to change the TV’s input. You can use these buttons to change the input source.
1. Older models:
Turn on the TV using the Power button and press the Input/Source button on the unit. Use the Channel buttons to move up and down the available options. After navigating to the source you want, press the Input button to select it.
Note: In some Sharp TV models, you can navigate between the source options by pressing the Input button. Once you highlight the source you want, just stop pressing the button to select the source option.
2. Newer models:
Press the physical button under the TV (bottom center) to open the pop-up options. Press the physical button whenever you want to navigate until you reach the input selection. Highlight the input you want and release the button to select it.
Use a USB Mouse
Another way to change the input source is by using a USB mouse. Just connect the mouse to a USB port on your TV, and the mouse pointer will appear on the screen. Use the pointer to navigate to the Settings menu or the Input icon (if available). Then, select the input source of your choice.
Use a Keyboard
Just like connecting a mouse to your TV, you can also connect a USB keyboard to your TV using a USB port. After that, use the Arrow keys to navigate to the Settings menu → Input → Select source.
Use a Remote App
One of the more modern ways to control your TV is by using a Sharp TV Remote app. You can install a remote app on your smartphone based on the TV’s OS and use the button controls on it to change the TV’s Input source.
But first, you have to connect your Sharp TV to WiFi and link the mobile to the same network. Also, Sharp TVs don’t have a dedicated remote app, and you have to use the following apps according to your OS version to control your respective TV.
Sharp TV OS
Roku
Google/Android
Sharp AQUOS TV
As explained in this article, changing the input source on your Sharp TV is super easy. Whenever you find yourself in a situation where you want to use an external device connected to your TV, change the Sharp TV’s input using one of the above methods.