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. But 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. The names of the external sources will appear. Use the Volume or Channel buttons to cycle through the input and select the desired one.
Change Input on Sharp TV using the Remote App
If you have connected the Sharp TV to the same WiFi as your phone, you can use the remote app to operate the TV. The remote apps to operate Sharp TV will differ based on the operating system.
| Sharp TV Model | Remote App | App Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google TV or Android TV | Google TV App | Play Store | App Store |
| Roku TV | The Roku App | Play Store | App Store |
| Aquos TV | AQUOS TV REMOTE | Play Store |
After installing the Sharp TV remote app, pair your TV to get the remote layout.
- Android or Google TV: Using the swipe control, tap the Inputs icon on the home page. The sources will be shown in the pop-up menu. Select the desired source and tap OK in the app.
- Roku TV: Tap the Home key in The Roku App to go to the home screen. Scroll down the right pane to view the connected sources. Tap the preferred input icon to switch the source.
- AQUOS TV REMOTE: Hit the Input icon on the remote interface. Select the source you like using the directional buttons and click OK to confirm.
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 to control Sharp TV are listed as follows.
Change Input on Sharp TV using Keyboard or Mouse
Sharp TVs have USB and HDMI ports. If you have a wireless keyboard, simply plug its dongle into the Sharp TV’s USB port. Once the Sharp TV is turned on, the mouse pointer will be visible on the TV screen. You can use it as a virtual remote and change the required HDMI source on your Sharp TV.
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.
