If you have connected a new external device to your Sharp TV, you should change the input to access it. You can do this in a few clicks by pressing the Input button on a remote and selecting the desired source. What if the Sharp TV remote isn’t working at the moment? No need to fret. This article explains the other possible ways to change the input on Sharp TV without a remote.
Change Input on Sharp TV using TV Buttons
Sharp TV has physical buttons such as Power, Volume, Channel, and Menu buttons. Some Sharp TVs have only a Power button. Based on your TV’s physical buttons, follow the steps below to change the source on your Sharp TV.
- Without Input button (Power, Volume, Channel, Menu) – Press the Menu button and head to the Input settings using the Volume/Channel buttons. Then, change your TV source to the required input.
- With Power button only – Long press the Power button on the TV. Keep pressing the Power button until you highlight the desired source. If you release the Power button, the TV will be switched to that source.
- With Input button – After turning on your Sharp TV, press the Input button. Use the Volume or Channel buttons to select the correct input.
Change Input on Sharp TV using Remote Apps
If you have connected the Sharp TV to the same WiFi as your phone, you can use the remote app to operate the TV. Run the remote app and pair it with the Sharp TV. Using a remote layout, go to the TV input settings and choose the appropriate input you are going to use.
The remote apps used to operate Sharp TV differ based on the operating system.
| TV Model | Remote App | App Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp Google/Android TV | Google TV App | Play Store | App Store |
| Sharp Roku TV | The Roku App | Play Store | App Store |
| Sharp Aquos TV | AQUOS TV REMOTE | Play Store |
If there is no WiFi, you can use the IR remote apps for controlling the Sharp TV. For this to work, ensure your Android smartphone has an IR blaster. Get the appropriate IR remote app and pair it with your Sharp TV. With the help of the icons on the remote interface, you can switch your Sharp TV input. Some of the IR remote apps for Sharp TV are,
Change Input on Sharp TV using Keyboard or Mouse
A wireless keyboard or mouse can easily switch your Sharp TV input in seconds. Locate the USB port on your Sharp TV and connect a keyboard or mouse’s dongle to that port. With the pointer or cursor on the screen, open the TV Input settings and pick the required source from the list.
Change Input on Sharp TV using Voice Commands
If you have set up a voice search on your Sharp TV earlier, you can change the TV input with a voice command. Open the remote app connected to your TV and click the Mic button. Then, say a command based on your TV model.
- For Android/Google TV: Say, “Hey Google, change input to HDMI 2.”
- For Roku TV: Say, “Switch input to HDMI 3.”
With any of these remote alternatives, you can change your Sharp TV input without trouble. However, if you want a physical remote to change your Sharp TV input, program the universal remote with your Sharp TV. Then, you can switch the Sharp TV source by pressing the dedicated input key on a universal remote.
