Are you looking to connect and use an external device on your Westinghouse TV? Then, you have to change the input to get access. This can be done quickly by pressing the Input button on the Westinghouse TV remote. Additionally, the input can also be switched without a physical remote. This section will walk you through the simple steps to change the input on Westinghouse TV without a remote.
Change Input on Westinghouse TV using the TV’s Physical Button
The easiest method to change the TV input is by using the physical buttons on the TV Panel. Some Westinghouse TVs come with a dedicated INPUT button, and other models only have power, volume, or channel buttons. These buttons can be found beneath the TV panel or at the backside. After locating the buttons, refer to the steps below.
If your Westinghouse TV has a dedicated INPUT or SOURCE button on the panel, click it once. Now, you can see a list of external devices connected to your TV’s HDMI port. Highlight the input by pressing the SOURCE or INPUT button. Once you select the desired one, your Westinghouse TV will switch to that source.
For Westinghouse Roku TV, there will be only one multi-function Power button. Once you power on your Westighouse Roku TV, press it once to view the pop-up menu. Keep pressing until you highlight the preferrable HDMI source. If you don’t press the Power button further, the highlighted source will be chosen.
Use the Remote App to Change Source on Westinghouse TV
Apart from the TV’s physical buttons, you can use the IR remote app to change the Westinghouse TV input. The infrared remote app works by emitting IR waves, so your Android phone must have an IR blaster. If you have never used the IR remote app, you may be doubtful about which app to download first.
Here we have listed a few remote applications that we find compatible with Westinghouse TV.
- WestingHouse TV Remote (by Remote Planet)
- WestingHouse Smart TV Remote (by Naba)
- Remote for Westinghouse TV (by Technoskip)
Launch the IR remote app on your Android and select a remote. Then, press the INPUT or SOURCE key on the remote interface. From the devices list, select the HDMI device using the directional buttons and tap OK to change the input.
Similarly, you can use OS-based remote control apps to switch the HDMI source on Westinghouse TV. However, to use such apps, a WiFi network is required. Ensure your Westinghouse TV is connected to the same WiFi as your smartphone. If you have confusion on which remote app to use, have a look at the table.
| Westinghouse TV Model | Suitable Remote App |
|---|---|
| Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV (Play Store / App Store) |
| Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store / App Store) |
| Android TV / Google TV | Google TV (Play Store / App Store) |
Say a Voice Command to Change Input on Westinghouse TV
Some Westinghouse TVs support the voice assistant feature. If you have already set up a voice search on your Westinghouse TV, you can easily switch your TV input using a voice command. Run the remote app, tap the Mic icon and say, “Change Westinghouse TV Input to the HDMI 2.”
Use a Wireless Keyboard to Change the Source on Westinghouse TV
The next possible method is to connect and use a wireless keyboard or mouse to switch the input on your Westinghouse TV. Simply plug the keyboard or mouse dongle into the TV’s USB port. After connecting, use a mouse or keyboard to open the TV settings. From there, go to the Input section and select the desired input.
The above-provided methods are the simpler way to switch the Westinghouse TV input without a remote. However, if you feel comfortable with using a physical remote, then you can buy and use a universal remote. Ensure you program a universal remote to your Westinghouse TV using remote codes. Then, press the Input key on a universal remote or go to settings and change the TV input.
FAQ
Check whether the input button on the TV panel is stuck. If not, there may be an issue with the TV’s circuit board. Visit the Westinghouse TV support website and fill out the complaint form to get a callback.
This may be due to the loose connection of an external device to your Westinghouse TV’s HDMI port. Also, the input won’t change if the connected device has bugs within it.
