Switching the TV source on a Philips TV without a remote can seem difficult, but there are easy ways to do it. You can use the TV unit button, remote apps, external keyboard, or a voice command to change the TV source. So, you don’t have to worry when your Philips TV remote is lost, faulty, or out of reach. This guide shows all possible methods to change the Philips TV input without a remote.
Switch the Philips TV Input using Physical Buttons
Most Philips TVs have a dedicated Input or Source button. You can see the external sources and switch the input by clicking this button. The button is located beneath the TV logo or on the side panel. Press and release the Input button on your Philips TV.
Your TV will now show you the list of connected devices. Highlight the respective source using the Channel Up/Down keys. Once you highlight the desired source and release the finger from the Channel key, the input will be switched.
Philips Roku TVs have only a single Power button. You can access the HDMI sources on those models by holding the Power button. A pop-up menu will show up on your Philips Roku TV. Keep pressing the Power button until you highlight the desired source. Once you release the Power button after highlighting the source, it will be switched automatically.
Choose Philips TV Input using a Keyboard or Mouse
If you can’t press your Philips TV buttons because of wall mounting, use a wireless keyboard or mouse. Locate the USB port on your Philips TV and plug the keyboard or mouse dongle into it. Once your TV detects the connection, you can see a mouse cursor on the screen. Using that, go to the Input settings. From the list of sources, select the desired HDMI you want to use.
Change Philips TV Input using Remote Apps
If a keyboard or mouse is unavailable, you can rely on remote apps to change the TV input. As a preliminary requirement, you should connect your Philips TV to the same WiFi as your iPhone or Android. Then, run the suitable remote app on your handheld device and pair your Philips TV. Later, use the virtual remote to navigate to the home screen, and pick the input.
| TV Models | Suitable Remote App |
|---|---|
| Philips Smart TVs released from 2019 onwards | Philips Smart TV (Play Store | App Store) |
| Philips Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Philips Android or Google TV | Google TV App (Play Store | App Store) |
Besides WiFi-based remote apps, you can use the infrared-based remote app to change the input on your Philips TV. The only difference is that it uses infrared signals to operate the Philips TV. Make sure your Android smartphone has an IR blaster to use the following apps.
Switch Input on Philips TV using Voice Commands
Philips TVs support voice functions like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. If you enabled the voice function on Philips TV earlier, you can change the TV input with voice commands. Run the appropriate remote app, hit the Mic icon, and say a voice command.
- For Alexa, say – “Alexa, change the TV input to HDMI (1, 2, or 3)“
- To use Google Assistant, say – “OK Google. change the TV input to HDMI (1, 2, or 3)“
- For Siri, say – “Hey Siri, change the TV input to HDMI (1, 2, or 3).”
That’s it. Your Philips TV will now switch the input to the HDMI you said.
If you are comfortable using a physical remote, there is one last way. You shall program a universal remote with your Philips TV using remote codes. Then, change the Philips TV input using the universal remote’s Input/Source button.
