Emerson TV Remote Not Working: Reason and DIY Fixes

At times, the Emerson TV remote may become dysfunctional due to weak batteries, signal interferences, stuck keys, and so on. Since these problems are common in all television remotes, there is no need to worry at all. You can buy a new replacement remote or universal remote only if the remote has been broken or the IR emitter is faulty. For other reasons, we recommend trying these troubleshooting methods to fix the Emerson TV remote not working issue.

Why is My Emerson TV Remote Not Working

The Emerson TV remote may be unresponsive if it has been affected by these reasons.

SCENARIO	REASONS
1	The remote batteries are drained or not inserted properly
2	The remote’s IR emitter is defective due to an accidental fall
3	Because of the excessive dirt, the remote keys may be jammed
4	The remote won’t work if you don’t operate it less than 30 feet from the TV
5	Because of a visible sign of physical damage on the remote controller

DIY Fixes for Emerson TV Remote Not Working

If your Emerson TV is not working properly, you can rely on the following workarounds to fix the issue.

Replace the Batteries

If the batteries on your remote controller are weak, it is the reason why the remote stops working. So you should check whether the batteries have an adequate charge and are inserted in the correct direction. Remove the batteries from the Emerson TV remote and insert the new batteries based on the positive and negative terminals. Now, point the remote towards the TV and test the remote functions. Then check if the remote is working fine with the new batteries.

Clear the Obstructions

Normally, the IR-based remote requires a direct line of sight. So, if you are operating the TV in the uncleared path, your remote may not respond to your actions. So always ensure to remove the hindrances from the travel path between the remote and the TV. Make sure to operate the remote in a range of fewer than 30 feet.

Note: Likewise, you can easily fix the Polaroid TV remote control not working issue by relocating the obstructing objects.

Clean the Remote Buttons

Since the remote buttons are made with rubberized material they observe the dust more quickly. If the dust particles are settled on the button gaps, it may make the remote keys stuck. You should clean the remote buttons with a soft cloth and brush once a week to remove the dust and dirt particles from the remote. If you can disassemble the remote, do it and clean the internal parts cleanly.

Test IR Emitter of the Remote

Make sure that the IR sensor on the remote is working fine. If there is any damage to the IR emitter, the remote will stop working. You can test whether the remote emits IR signals using your smartphone camera. If the result proves that the remote will no longer emit IR signals, you should go for a replacement remote.

• Open the camera app and point the remote head to the smartphone’s camera lens
• Press the remote keys one by one and check whether you can able to see the IR signal
• If you don’t see any IR light using the camera, then the remote is found defective.

Note: If you don’t wish to buy a replacement remote, you can use the IR blaster remote app to control the Emerson from an Android smartphone.

Prevent TV from Sunlight Contact

Sunlight’s UV rays can easily interfere with the infrared sensor of the Emerson TV if it has direct contact. Because of this, your TV won’t receive any IR signals from the remote. To get rid of this issue, close the doors and windows if sunlight is reflected on the TV sensor. Also, keep other IR-based devices a little away from the TV sensor so the Emerson TV remote works normally.

Power Cycle the Remote

It is recommended to restart the smart remote if it doesn’t work properly. This method helps to clear the residual power left inside the remote. Remove the batteries from the remote and keep them aside. Press the Power button on the remote and hold it for 20 seconds. Later, insert the batteries back into the remote and test if it is working without issues.

Power Cycle Emerson TV

If your Emerson TV may have some technical glitches, bugs, or errors, it might be the reason for the remote not working. To fix this, you should soft reset the TV. A soft reset will not delete your data or information stored on your TV.

[1] Turn off your TV and unplug the power cord from the power socket.

[2] Wait for up to two to three minutes.

[3] Next, connect the power cord back turn on your TV, and check whether the remote is working fine or not.

Contact Emerson Help Support

If the Emerson TV remote is not working after trying all these troubleshooting methods, you can visit the Emerson TV Customer Support website. They will assist you in fixing the Emerson TV remote not working issue with relevant solutions. Luckily, if your remote is under warranty period, you can claim the new replacement remote for free.

Use the Emerson TV Remote App

As a quick option, you can use the Emerson TV remote app to control your TV from your smartphone. To use this app, ensure that your smartphone has a built-in IR blaster.

[1] Open the Google Play Store on your Android smartphone.

[2] Tap the Search bar and type Remote Control For Emerson TV using the virtual keypad.

[3] Select the app from the result and click the Install button.

[4] Once done, tap Open to launch the app.

[5] Choose your TV remote model and start using it to control your TV.

Buy a Universal Remote

If the Emerson TV remote has physical damage, the above troubleshooting solutions will not help at all. For cheaper options, it is recommended to buy a universal remote that can control multiple devices at a time. These remotes are available on websites like Amazon and Walmart at low cost. For programming a universal remote, you can refer to the Emerson TV remote codes.

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