When you plug in a streaming device, DVD player, or console to your RCA TV, you must switch the source to access it. Take your RCA remote, press the Input or Source button, and select the desired one. What if the Input button on the RCA remote doesn’t work? No worries because you can still change the input on RCA TV without a remote in many ways, as explained below.
Change RCA TV Input using the Buttons on the TV Panel
The RCA TVs come with physical buttons on the TV panel. By utilizing those buttons, you can easily change the input. On the other hand, some RCA TV models have a dedicated Input button on the panel.
- RCA TVs with Input button – After turning on your RCA TV, locate and press the Input button. Use the channel up/down buttons to cycle through the displayed sources. Finally, select the required source by pressing the volume button.
- RCA TVs with Power button – While the RCA Roku TV is turned on, press the Power button once. You can see a list of HDMI connections on the TV screen. Keep pressing the Power button to cycle through the options and highlight one. If you don’t press the Power button further, the selected source will be changed on your RCA Roku TV.
Use the Remote App to Switch Source on RCA TV
You can also use your smartphone as a remote to control the RCA TV. This can be done with the RCA TV remote app. You only need to install the RCA TV-compatible remote app on an iPhone or Android. Since the RCA TV runs on several operating systems, the remote apps for controlling the TV will vary. Look at the table to find out which remote app is ideal for your RCA TV.
| RCA TV Model | Suitable Remote App to Use |
|---|---|
| Android/Google TV | Google TV (Play Store / App Store) |
| Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store / App Store) |
| webOS TV | LG Thinq (Play Store / App Store) |
| Tizen TV | SmartThings (Play Store / App Store) |
Once you download the app, connect the smartphone and RCA TV to the same WiFi. Then, pair your RCA TV with the respective remote app. Then, using a virtual remote, you can change the input on your RCA TV by going to the TV’s home screen.
If you don’t have WiFi but have an Android phone with an IR blaster, then you can use the IR remote app. Go to the Play Store and install the IR remote app that suits your RCA TV. Then, open the remote application, select the remote, and point your phone at the TV sensor. Hit the INPUT key in the IR remote app, select the source using directional buttons, and tap OK to change the input.
Use Voice Assistants to Change Input on RCA Smart TV
Most RCA TVs come with Voice Assistant support. If you have enabled the voice control settings on your RCA TV, you can simply tell a voice command to switch the input. Turn on the voice assistant and say, “Change RCA TV Input to (required) HDMI.” This is how you can switch input using voice commands.
Before saying a voice command, ensure you set up a smart speaker with the respective app and link it to the TV. In case there is no speaker, tap the Mic icon in the remote app and say a voice command to change the RCA TV input.
Use a Keyboard to Change HDMI on RCA TV Without Remote
Initially, plug an RF-based wireless keyboard or mouse into your RCA TV’s USB port. Once connected, you can see a cursor icon on your RCA TV screen. Use the cursor to access the TV settings. From there, select the Input option and pick the Input to which you have connected the external device.
Upon utilizing any of the above-given steps, you can easily change the TV input and access the external devices hassle-free. However, to manage other TV functions, you might need something like a physical remote. For that, we suggest you buy a universal remote from Amazon. Then, refer to the user manual and set up your universal remote with your RCA TV.
FAQ
You can fix the input not working on the RCA TV issue by restarting or updating it. If the problem continues, it would be better if you could contact RCA customer support.
