If you plugged an external device into your Insignia TV, you should change the input to gain access. For quick switching, press the Input button on an Insignia TV remote and select the source. But what if the remote’s input button doesn’t respond? No need to worry. This article will show alternate ways to change the input on Insignia TV without a remote.
Switch Input on Insignia TV using TV Buttons
All Insignia TV models come with a set of physical buttons. Some TVs have only a Power button, and others have five buttons. The steps for changing the HDMI source on an Insignia TV using TV buttons are given as follows.
- Insignia TV with the single Power button – Hold the Power button → Press the Power button continuously to highlight the Input/Source option → Once the preferred HDMI is highlighted, release the Power button to switch the source.
- Insignia TV with Input button – Press and release the Input button → Use the Volume/Channel button and select the necessary HDMI.
Change Input on Insignia TV using Remote Apps
Another simplest way to switch the Insignia TV input is using remote apps. The Insignia TV runs on Fire and Roku OS. So, install the respective Insignia TV remote app and pair it with the TV. Launch the remote app and change your Insignia TV input.
For Insignia Roku TV, scroll down the home screen and click the HDMI source. For Insignia Fire TV, tap the Input icon on the home screen and choose the source you want to use.
| Insignia TV Model | Remote App |
|---|---|
| Insignia Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Insignia Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
Note that you can also change the TV using the IR remote app. You only need a smartphone with an IR blaster. After installing the app, pair it with your Insignia TV. With the icons on the IR remote app, you can switch the Insignia TV input.
Switch HDMI on Insignia TV using Voice Commands
Insignia TVs running on Roku and Fire OS support voice functions such as Alexa and Google Assistant. If you have connected a smart speaker to your Insignia TV and enabled voice search, this method is for you. To access the voice function, open the remote app, click the Mic button, and say a voice command.
- Google Assitant – say, “Hey Google, change TV Input to HDMI (1,2,3).”
- Amazon Alexa – say, “Alexa, change TV Input to HDMI (1/2/3).”
Insignia TV input will now be changed accordingly.
Change Source on Insignia TV using Keyboard or Mouse
Changing the Insignia TV input with a keyboard or mouse is easier. You only need to plug the keyboard or mouse dongle into the Insignia TV’s USB port. Then, using the cursor on the TV screen, reach the TV input settings. From there, select the necessary HDMI to change it.
FAQ
Yes. You only need to program a universal remote to an Insignia TV. Once done, tap the Input key, choose a source using the D-pad, and tap OK to change it.
