Whether you connect a console, satellite box, or any device to your Roku TV, you must change the input to view its content. Since there is no input button found on the Roku TV remote, you may be wondering how to change it. The process is easy. Grab the Roku remote, go to the home screen, and select the input by clicking the device tile on the right pane. Alternatively, press the TV’s Power button, use the remote app, or connect a wireless keyboard to change input on your Roku TV.
Use the TV Power Button to Change the Input on the Roku TV
The quickest way to switch the source on Roku TV is by pressing the Power button on the TV panel. The location of the Power button for Roku TV differs by model. On most Roku TVs, it will be present below the brand logo at the center. For other Roku TVs, you can find the Power button on the bottom-right or left edge or on the TV’s back panel.
Long press the Power button to make your Roku TV turned on. After that, short-press the Power button. A TV Input menu will be displayed on your screen. Press the Power button repeatedly until it reaches the Input you want to use. Upon selection, the source will be activated on your Roku TV.
Note: If your Roku-powered TV has a dedicated INPUT button, press it directly to view the connected sources. Then, select the desired one using the Volume and Channel buttons on the TV unit.
Use the Remote App to Change Source on Roku TV Without Remote
If you can’t press the Power button on your Roku TV due to it being wall-mounted, this method will help. You can use the Roku app to control and change input on your Roku TV. The official Roku app is available for download on the Play Store and App Store for Android and iPhone. Once you have installed the app, connect your smartphone and the Roku TV to the same WiFi.
Then, launch the app on your smartphone and pair your Roku TV. Once paired, you can use the app’s remote interface to switch the input on your Roku TV. Go to the home screen of your Roku TV. On the right pane, use the directional keys to select the input and tap OK to confirm changes.
Alternatively, you can use the IR remote app as a virtual remote to change input on your Roku TV. You can try this when you don’t have WiFi. But you need an Android phone with an IR blaster to use the app. The best IR Remote apps for Android to control your Roku TV are as follows.
Use a Keyboard to Change Input on Roku TV
If you have set up a wireless keyboard on your Roku TV, you can use it to control your device remotely. To do so, attach the USB dongle of your wireless keyboard to the Roku TV’s USB port. Once the mouse pointer appears on the Roku TV screen, you are ready to use it as a handy remote. Highlight the required input on the Roku home screen using directional keys and tap Enter to change the TV input.
FAQ
You can set a default input by going to Settings → System → Power → Power On. Then, choose your desired Input under the Always Power On To section.
The problem may be with the particular HDMI port. Eject the HDMI cable and connect it to a different port on your Roku TV. Then, switch the source and check if it works without issues.
