How to Change Input on Element TV Without Remote in 3 Ways

Elements smart TVs come with physical buttons, including Power and volume button. The user can control and change the input of the TV using the physical buttons when the Element TV remote isn’t working fine or is damaged. In addition, the user can replace your old remote with the universal remote, but it costs too high. In this case, you can consider and change the input on Element TV without a remote in three different methods.

How to Change Input on Element TV Without Remote

There are three different methods to change the input on your TV without using the TV remote controller.

• Using the Physical Buttons
• Use the Mobile Remote App
• Using an External USB Keyboard or Mouse

Change Input on Element TV using the Physical Buttons

[1]. Turn off your Element TV and wait till the logo of the TV appears.

[2]. When the logo appears, press the Channel and Menu buttons simultaneously at the back side of your TV.

[3]. On the Settings menu that appears, scroll down and select the Input option using the channel buttons.

[4]. Now, change the input on your TV using the featured Select button.

If the physical button combination didn’t work, then follow the other possible methods given below. It is because this method may not work in some Element TV models.

How to Change the Input on Element TV using Remote Apps

As Element TV is available as Android TV, Fire TV, or Roku TV, the user can rely on the respective remote apps from their Android or iOS devices to change the input.

Using The Roku TV Remote App

[1]. Make sure that your smartphone and your TV are connected to the same WiFi network.

[2]. On your smartphone, open the App Store or Google Play Store.

[3]. Type The Roku Remote App in the search bar and select the app from the search results.

[4]. Tap the Get or Install button to download the app.

[5]. Once installed, launch the app on your smartphone and sign in to your account.

[6]. On the home screen, hit the Devices icon at the bottom of the screen.

[7]. Select your Element Roku TV from the list of nearby devices.

[8]. Tap the Remote icon to access the remote control interface.

[9]. Click on the Home button at the top right corner.

[10]. Navigate to Settings and choose TV Inputs.

[11]. Using the directional keys, you can change the input of your TV and then press the OK button.

Using Fire TV Remote App

[1]. Initially, connect your mobile device to the same WiFi network as your Element Fire TV.

[2]. Go to App Store or Google Play Store on your Android or iOS.

[3]. Type and search for the Fire TV Remote App and select the app from the search results.

[4]. To install the app, tap Install or Get button.

[5]. Launch the app on your mobile device after the installation and sign in to your Amazon account.

[6]. Select your Element Fire TV from the list of nearby devices.

[7]. Input the PIN that appears on your TV screen to pair with your TV.

[8]. On the home screen, tap the Settings icon and highlight the Input option to change the settings.

Use Third-Party Apps

If you are using the Android Element TV, you can use third-party apps to control and manage your TV. We recommend you use the best TV remote apps, such as SURE Universal Smart TV Remote, Logitech Harmony Hub, and Twinone TV Remote.

Install any one of the third-party TV remote apps on your smartphone and sign in to your account. Then pair the app to your TV and navigate to Settings to change the input of your TV.

Change Input on Element TV Without Remote using a Keyboard or Mouse

If your physical remote is not working fine, you can use the external USB keyboard or mouse to manage the settings menu of your TV. To do that, follow the step-by-step guidelines given below.

[1]. Turn on your Element TV and connect the USB keyboard or Mouse to the USB port of your smart TV.

[2]. After connecting the external USB device, go to Settings from the home screen.

[3]. Select the Input option from the menu list.

[4]. Now, you can modify the input settings of your TV using the keyboard or mouse.

Buy a New Universal Remote

If you can’t find your Physical TV remote or if it is damaged, not working fine, or lost the batteries, you can purchase a new universal remote for your Element TV. Universal Remote supports many smart TVs and home devices. It is used to set up, control, and manage your device easily. Some Universal remotes support Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Siri so that you can control your smart devices over your voice commands. The Universal Remotes are listed down, and they are

1. Logitech Harmony 650
2. Logitech Harmony Elite
3. SofaBaton U1
4. SofaBaton X1

How to Change the Input on Element TV with the Remote

[1]. Turn on your TV and press the Input button on your Element TV remote.

[2]. Select the Input option from the menu list.

[3]. Now, change the inputs of your choice.

[4]. Hit the OK button on your remote to confirm the input.

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