If you plug an external device into your Samsung TV, it will be shown on the Smart Hub home screen. You can switch your Samsung TV to that input by highlighting the device name on the home screen and holding the OK button on the remote. What if your TV remote doesn’t work? You can rely on the TV’s joystick button or the remote app or use a mouse or keyboard to change the input on a Samsung TV without a remote.
Use the TV Button to Change Input on Samsung TV Without Remote
Every Samsung TV comes with physical buttons at the TV’s bottom center, under the front panel on its right side, or on the panel’s backside. You can use these buttons to turn the Samsung TV off or on, adjust the volume, and change the input. If you find the physical button on the TV’s backside, then it will most likely look like a control stick. While your TV is running, press the button once, and the menu options will display on your TV. Move to the Source option and select your desired HDMI input.
If your Samsung TV has control buttons below the Samsung logo, either at the bottom center or at the right, you can press the Power button once to access the menu options. Then, press the Power button continuously with a small interval until you reach the Source option. Once you are on the Source option, long-press the Power button and choose your desired HDMI input.
Change HDMI on Samsung TV Using Remote Apps
You can control the Samsung Smart TV using the SmartThings app. Get the SmartThings app on your Android phone via the Play Store or iPhone from the App Store. Before using the app, ensure your Samsung TV is connected to WiFi, which must be the same as your phone. After installing the app on your phone, pair it with your Samsung TV and launch the remote interface. Press the Source icon in the app and select the HDMI input you like to use on your Samsung TV.
If you have an old Samsung TV that doesn’t support WiFi, you can use third-party IR remote apps available online. These remote apps do not require a WiFi connection, which can control your Samsung TV by emitting infrared signals. To use this app, ensure your Android smartphone has an IR blaster on it. A few of the IR remote apps to control and change the input on your Samsung TV are as follows.
Say a Voice Command to Change Input on Samsung Smart TV Without Remote
Other than the TV unit buttons and remote apps, you can change input on your Samsung TV using voice commands. If you have the latest Samsung TV that comes with a built-in Bixby or Alexa voice assistant, you can use any of the features to change the input.
To use Bixby on Samsung TV, you need to select the voice assistant as Bixby by going to the settings menu. Then, press the Mic button on the SmartThings app and command “HDMI <name>.”
If you want to use Alexa, you need to make sure that it is already set up on your Samsung TV. Visit this website to learn the process of configuring Alexa on your Samsung TV. After the setup, navigate to Voice Assistant settings on your Samsung TV and choose Alexa as the default assistant. Then, tap the Mic button on the remote app and command, “Alexa, Switch to HDMI <number>.”
You can also control your Samsung TV via voice commands without using the Mic button when you have enabled the Voice-wake-up feature on your TV.
Use a Keyboard to Change Source on Samsung TV Without Remote
Another method to change the input on your Samsung TV is using a wireless keyboard. When you can connect a wireless keyboard with a D-pad to your Samsung TV, a mouse-pointer will appear on the screen. Using the mouse pointer and keyboard keys, you can choose the Source option on the TV’s home screen. Then, select the HDMI input you want to use on your Samsung TV.
FAQ
No. Starting from March 1st, 2024, Google Assistant has been removed from Samsung TVs due to a change in Google’s policy. Therefore, you can’t use Google Assistant to change the Samsung TV source.
Power cycle the Samsung TV by ejecting the cord and connecting it back after 30 seconds. Also, plug your external device into a different HDMI port and check if the TV switches the input.
