If you connect an external device to a Hitachi TV, you must change its input to access the source. To do so, you need to use a remote control. What if the Hitachi TV remote is not working at that time? No need to be in chaos. In this article, we will teach you the possible ways to change the input on Hitachi TV without a remote.
Change Input on Hitachi TV using TV Buttons
The quickest way to change the TV input is to use the TV buttons. Some Hitachi TVs have a dedicated Input/Source button on the left or rear side of the TV frame. For Hitachi Roku TV, you can use its single Power button to change the HDMI source. Sounds unfamiliar, right? But it actually works.
- Hitachi TV with Input button – Press the Power button to turn on your Hitachi TV → Press and release the Input button → Select the necessary input from the shown list.
- Hitachi Roku TV without Input button – Long press the Power key to turn on the Hitachi TV → Repeatedly press the Power button until you highlight the HDMI you want → Upon releasing the Power button, the highlighted input will be switched.
Switch Input on Hitachi TV using Remote Apps
The remote app is another way to change the Hitachi TV input source. To use apps like The Roku App and Google TV, ensure the Hitachi TV is connected to the same WiFi as your phone. Based on your TV’s operating system, launch the remote app and pair your Hitachi TV. Once you get the remote interface, you can use it to change the Hitachi TV’s external source.
| Remote App | App Download Link |
|---|---|
| Hitachi Roku TV | The Roku App [Play Store | App Store] |
| Hitachi Android/Google TV | Google TV [Play Store | App Store] |
Besides those apps, you can rely on an IR-based remote app to do the same. You only need an IR-emitting Android device to emit infrared signals to the Hitachi TV. If you are confused about picking up the Hitachi TV-compatible remote app, here are our suggestions.
Change Hitachi TV Input using a Keyboard or Mouse
All Hitachi TVs have a dedicated USB port on their backside. Plug a wireless keyboard or mouse dongle into the USB port. Power on your Hitachi TV, and you will get a cursor on the screen. Using it as a remote, go to the Input settings and select the desired source.
Switch Hitachi TV Input using Voice Commands
Hitachi TV, running on Android TV, Google TV, and Roku, supports voice commands such as Google Assistant and Alexa. To do so, go to the voice control settings on your Hitachi TV and set it up. Then, run the Hitachi TV remote app on your phone and press the Mic button. Say the following voice command based on the one your TV supports.
- For Google Assistant, say, “OK Google, change the input to HDMI(1/2/3).”
- For Amazon Alexa, say, “Alexa, change the input to HDMI (1,2, or 3).”
In addition to these alternatives, you can use a universal remote to change the source on Hitachi TV. To do so, you must have programmed a universal remote using remote codes. Afterward, press the Input or Source key on the remote to change the source.
