As long as you have a remote control, you will never have difficulty changing the input on your JVC TV. But when your JVC TV remote stops working unexpectedly, you will wonder if there is a way to switch the TV to an external source. The answer is yes. This guide deals with the alternate ways to change input on JVC TV in the absence of a remote.
Change Input on JVC TV Using Physical Buttons
Like all TVs, the JVC TV comes with a physical button that helps you operate your TV in emergency situations. The placement of physical buttons will vary according to the JVC TV model.
Older JVC TVs come with multiple buttons, such as Power, Input, Volume, Channel, and Menu. You can directly press the Input button on your JVC TV to open the sources menu. Then, use the channel buttons to move to your desired Input option and short-press the Power button to select it.
JVC Google TVs come with a single Power button. However, you can still use that button to switch to an external source. Long-press the Power button to bring up the menu while your TV is on. Then, press the Power button repeatedly to reach the Input option. Then, highlight your desired HDMI input, and it will automatically switch to that input source.
For JVC Roku TVs, the Power button will be underneath the TV logo and will act as a multi-functional key. Long-pressing the Power button will turn your JVC TV on. Then, short press the Power button to cycle through the input options. When you don’t press the Power key further, the highlighted source will be switched.
Use the Remote Apps to Change Input on JVC TV
If you have a smartphone, then you can use the JVC TV remote app to change the input on your JVC TV without a remote control. Since there are many JVC TV models available, the remote apps used to control the TV will differ. To use these remote apps, your JVC TV and smartphone should be on the same WiFi connection.
If you don’t have WiFi, you can also install IR remote apps to control your JVC TV. Run the remote app and use its virtual remote to go to the JVC TV’s home screen. Then, click on the desired source to change it. Alternatively, press the Input button in the app and choose the preferred HDMI device to change it.
Say a Voice Command to Change Input on JVC TV
If you have already set up voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant on your JVC TV, you can change the input using voice commands. Launch the remote control app on your smartphone and press the Mic button. Then, use the voice command based on the voice assistant that you have chosen. If you have selected Alexa, change the input using the command “Alexa, change the input to HDMI 2“.
If you use Google Assistant as the default voice assistant, use the command “OK Google, change the input to HDMI 2” to change the input on your JVC TV.
Switch Input on JVC TV Using a Keyboard or Mouse
You can change the input on your JVC TV without a remote control when you have a spare keyboard or mouse. Just plug the USB dongle of your keyboard or mouse into the USB jack on your JVC TV. Once connected, you can use the navigation keys on the keyboard or the cursor of your mouse to change the input.
If you need a proper remote to control your JVC TV, consider purchasing a universal remote from Amazon. Afterward, program a universal remote to your JVC TV using remote codes. Then, use that remote to switch your TV to an external source.
