Most Magnavox TV models have dedicated HDMI, USB, VGA, and Ethernet ports. Every time you connect an external device via an HDMI port, you should change the input on your Magnavox TV with the remote to get access to it. Besides that, you can switch the source on your Magnavox TV without a remote, which we will teach you about in the upcoming section.
Change the Magnavox TV Input using the TV Unit Button
The latest Magnavox Smart TVs are powered by the Roku OS. If you have a Magnavox Roku TV, you can find a Power button below the logo or on the TV’s lower left, right, or backside. This button can be used to turn the Magnavox TV on or off, change input, bring the home screen, etc.
1. Long-press the Power key on your Magnavox TV to turn it on.
2. Short-press the Power button to view the menu.
3. Once the options appear, repeatedly press the Power key each time to move down and highlight the necessary Input.
4. If you don’t press the Power key after highlighting an input, it will be considered as a final selection.
Your Magnavox Roku TV will be switched to that source.
Besides Magnavox Roku TV, there are other models that run with the Linux operating system. For those models, a separate SOURCE button will be given on the bottom back right of the TV panel. You can simply press the SOURCE button to view the inputs menu. Then, use the CH+/- keys to move the cursor up and down and choose the desired input.
Change the Magnavox TV Input using the Remote App
If you own a Magnavox Roku TV, get The Roku App on your smartphone to use it as a virtual remote. Ensure that your Magnavox TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi. Then, set up and pair The Roku App with your Magnavox TV. Click the Remote icon. Once the remote interface appears, go to the home screen on your Magnavox Roku and select the desired input on the right pane.
Users with Magnavox TVs running on the old operating system get the IR remote apps to control their TV. Before installing the app, ensure your Android phone has a built-in IR blaster. Launch the IR-based Magnavox TV remote app, point the phone towards the TV sensor, and click the Power key. If it turns the TV off, the app will be ready to operate the TV. By pressing the Source or Input icon, you can easily switch your Magnavox TV input.
Change Input on Magnavox TV using a Keyboard or Mouse
It is possible to control and switch the TV input using a wireless mouse or keyboard. First, plug the mouse or keyboard’s dongle into your TV’s USB port. Once connected, you can see a pointer on your Magnavox TV screen. Using it, you can navigate to the Inputs section on the home page. Then, you can easily change the Input of your Magnavox TV.
Change Input on Magnavox TV using Voice Commands
The input source on Magnavox Roku TV can be switched easily using voice commands. As a prerequisite, you should enable the voice function on your Magnavox Roku TV. Open The Roku Remote App and click the Mic button.
Then, say a voice command, “Switch input to HDMI <number>.” Your Magnavox Roku TV will process the command, and the input will be changed.
FAQ
Check if the HDMI cable has a loose connection, eject your external device, and connect it to a different port. Then, check if the source is switched. If it doesn’t work, try resetting the Magnavox TV to rectify the issue.
