LG Smart TVs have multiple ports to connect streaming devices, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles. After connecting the external device, you need to change the input to access the device on LG TV. You can easily do it by pressing the Input button on the remote.
In case the remote is dysfunctional, press the physical buttons on your TV panel to change the input without a remote. Apart from that, you can use the LG ThinQ remote app to change the HDMI source on the TV effortlessly. This article covers the different ways to change the input on LG TV.
How to Change Input on LG Smart TV With Remote
1. Grab your LG TV remote and press the Power button to power on your TV.
2. Click the Input button on your LG TV remote. The placement of the Input button may vary based on the remote model.
3. This will display a set of options. Select the All Inputs option. You will get all the available inputs on your LG TV.
4. Select the one you want and press the OK button on the remote. This will change your TV input.
How to Change Input on LG Smart TV Without Remote
If your LG TV remote is not functioning, you can use any of the methods below to operate your LG TV without the remote.
With Physical Buttons
If you only have a joystick power button on your TV Panel, use the steps below to change the input.
1. Press the Joystick power button under your TV logo to turn on the TV.
2. Press the power button again to go to the input option. After moving to the input option, press and hold the power button to select it.
3. Again, press the power button once to move through the input options.
4. When you reach your desired input, long press the power button to select the input on your LG TV.
If you have buttons on the LG TV panel, press the Power button to open the Quick Access Menu. Head to the Inputs option using the Channel + and Channel – buttons. Press and hold your TV Power button to select the input.
Using LG ThinQ App
The best alternative for your traditional remote is the LG ThinQ app. You can use the LG ThinQ app to change the input on your LG TV. You can download this app on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
After installing the app, pair it with your LG TV by connecting your devices under the same WiFi network. You will get the virtual remote interface on the app after pairing, use it to navigate through settings and change the input on your LG TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you can’t modify the input on your LG Smart TV, ensure that you have disabled Hotel or Demo Mode. Also, double-check the HDMI settings, which have a higher chance of preventing you from changing the input.