Article Insight:
- You can change the input on all models of TCL TV by navigating to the Input Settings.
- The inputs can also be changed on TCL TV even without a remote using the remote app, physical buttons, & voice assistants.
If you are accessing two or more HDMI devices with your TCL TV, then you must change the input to use them. The article has explained the diverse methods of changing input on various models of TCL TV.
How to Change Input on TCL TV With Remote
Refer to the steps below based on the TCL TV model you use and change the input.
On TCL Android TV / TCL Google TV
1. Press the Input/ Home button on your TV remote and move on to the Inputs section.
2. Highlight and select the Input you want to use and change it.
On TCL Roku TV
1. For TCL Roku TV, start by pressing the Home button on the remote and hit the left arrow button on your remote to display the menu.
2. Navigate to Settings and hit the TV inputs option.
3. You can see the list of inputs available on your TCL Roku TV; Select the desired source, and switch to it.
On TCL Fire TV
1. On your TCL Fire TV’s home screen, hop to Settings and choose Equipment Control.
2. Click the Manage Equipment option and choose TV.
3. Now, select the Input you want to use on your TCL Fire TV.
Tip: You can also hit the home button on your TCL Fire TV remote and head to the Inputs icon to connect with the input you want on TCL TV.
How to Change Input on TCL TV Without a Remote
When your TCL remote is not working properly, you can use any of the below methods to change the input.
1. If your TV Panel has a menu and navigational buttons, you can use them to navigate to the Inputs section of your TV and change the input.
2. If your TV has a single button, you can press it shortly to get the menu. Navigate to the Input option by clicking the button each time. Hold and stay on the required input option to select it.
3. Each TCL TV model supports various remote apps that can be used to navigate to the Input section on the TV and change the input. You need to get the app according to the OS of your TV and use the TCL TV remote app to access your TV.
- For TCL Android TV / TCL Google TV – Get Google TV from the Play Store or the App Store.
- For TCL Roku TV – Install The Roku App (Official) from the Play Store or the App Store.
- For TCL Fire TV – Download Amazon Fire TV from the Play Store or the App Store.
Launch the respective app and sign in to your account. Ensure to connect both the smartphone and the TV to the same WiFi. Then, link your TV to the app. Now, use the virtual remote interface on the app to navigate to the Input settings and change the input.
Note: You can also use Voice Assistants like Google Assistant / Alexa to switch the input of your TCL TV.
These are the simple and easy ways to switch the input on TCL TV. You can choose the appropriate method according to the model of your TV and your convenience and change your TCL TV input.
FAQ
No. But TCL Roku TVs have a Joystick button at the back, which you can use it to navigate to the Input settings and change the input.
You can’t change the input on TCL Smart TVs due to minor bugs or temporary malfunctions. Sometimes, the option may be greyed out if the device is not plugged properly.
