Do you have trouble switching the source via the TCL TV remote? Don’t fret. There are some easy ways to change the TCL TV input without a remote. You can use the TV’s physical buttons, an external keyboard or mouse, remote apps, and voice commands to do so. This guide explains all these procedures in simple steps.
Switch Input on TCL TV using TV Buttons
Some remote buttons, such as Power, Channel, Input, Menu, and Volume, can be seen on the TCL TV panel as well. TCL Roku TVs have only a single power button, which you can use to change the HDMI-connected source. The forthcoming section demonstrates the procedure for changing the input on TCL TV via built-in buttons.
- TCL TV with Input button – Press and release the Input button → Select necessary input by pressing the Volume or Channel buttons.
- TCL Roku TV with a single button – Hold the Power button to see a list of connected sources on the TV screen → Keep pressing the Power button until you highlight the preferred Input/Source → Once you release the Power key from the TCL Roku TV, the source will be automatically switched.
Change TCL TV Input using Remote Apps
If you own a TCL Smart TV, you can use remote apps to change the HDMI source. First, connect your smartphone and TCL TV to the same Wi-Fi. Then, run the remote app on your handheld device and pair your TCL TV. Once the remote interface appears, hit the Input icon in the app to change the TCL TV input.
| Compatible Models | Remote Apps |
|---|---|
| Most TCL TV | TCL Home (Play Store | App Store) |
| TCL Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV (Play Store | App Store) |
| TCL Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| TCL Android/Google TV | Google TV (Play Store | App Store) |
If your TCL TV lacks WiFi, use the IR remote apps to change input. This section applies only to those who have an Android device with an IR blaster. Install any of these apps on your Android phone. Then, run the app and use the remote interface to change the TCL TV’s input.
Switch Input on TCL TV using a Keyboard or Mouse
If you own a personal computer, you will have a wireless keyboard or mouse. Since TCL TVs have a USB port, you can connect any of these devices to it. Once your TCL TV detects a connection, a cursor will appear on the TV screen. Using that, you can navigate to the TCL TV’s input settings. From there, select the HDMI source you want to switch and use it.
Change TCL TV Input using Voice Commands
Switching the TCL TV input using voice commands is possible if you have enabled the Voice function on your TV earlier. If so, open the remote app and click the Mic button. Then, with a clear voice, say the following command.
- Google Assistant – say, “Hey Google, change the TV input to HDMI.”
- Alexa – say, “Alexa, change the TV input to HDMI.”
Besides using above methods, TCL TV also supports universal remote controls. After programming a universal remote with your TCL TV using remote codes, you can select the required HDMI using the remote buttons.
