How to Change Input on RCA TV Without Remote

Once you connect a streaming device to an RCA TV, it is important to change the input to get access. But you will be frustrated if the RCA TV remote is not in working condition. In such cases, you can use physical buttons, the remote app, the keyboard, or the mouse to change the input on the RCA TV without a remote. Hence, there is no need to buy a replacement remote for RCA TV.

How to Change Input on RCA TV Without Remote

The following are the possible methods to change to HDMI on an RCA TV without a remote.

Use Physical Buttons to Change Input on RCA TV

You can press the physical buttons on RCA TV to change input, adjust the TV volume, change TV channels, or turn it on/off.

• In primary, these buttons are located on the right or left side edges.
• If not, the physical buttons will be located below the indicator light.

Once you have identified the input/source button, click on it. Now you will get multiple options on the TV screen. Select the appropriate input that you want to change.

Note: Similarly, you can change the input on Panasonic TV without a remote using physical buttons on the TV unit.

Alternate Way to Change Input on RCA TV Manually

If your RCA TV has no input button, you can use the following ways to change the source.

1. Press the Menu button on the RCA TV panel.

2. Then select the Label option from the list.

3. Further, set the Input 1 or 2 by selecting the channel of your choice.

💡 For instance, you can set Input 1 to channel 43.

4. To change the input source, press the CH+/- and P+/- buttons simultaneously.

5. It will automatically change the input source to channel 43.

Set a Timer to Change Input on RCA TV

The timer is a useful feature available on some RCA TVs. Follow these steps to change the input on RCA TV using a timer.

1. If you set the timer for 3 minutes and turn OFF the TV, it will turn ON after 3 minutes.

📌It is possible only when the TV is connected to the source.

2. Set the timer ON for 1 minute and then switch to the first channel of the input.

💡 Instead of using a remote, press the physical buttons on the TV to set the timer.

3. Turn off the RCA TV by pressing the TV power button.

4. After a minute, the TV will turn on automatically as per the timer.

5. Notably, you can notice that the input will be switched.

Use the Remote App to Change Input on RCA TV

If you can’t find physical buttons or the timer option, use the RCA TV remote app to control the TV without a remote. Although there is no official remote app for RCA TV, there are several third-party apps available for Android smartphones. Hence, you can install any of the universal remote apps on your Android device and use it to change the input on RCA TV quickly.

Note: If you have an RCA Roku TV, install and use The Roku App as a remote control on an Android or iPhone.

Use a Keyboard/Mouse to Change Input on RCA TV

Just like operating your PC, you can connect a keyboard or mouse to an RCA TV and control it effortlessly. It helps to change the input on RCA TV without a remote. You can easily connect a wired or wireless keyboard/mouse to your RCA Smart TV since it has dedicated USB ports. For 2-in-1 purposes, we recommend using the following keyboard as it features a built-in mousepad.

• Logitech K830
• Logitech K400

How to Change Input on Old RCA TV Without Remote

A physical button is the easiest way to change the input on an old RCA TV. The physical buttons are normally located on the left or right back side of the TV panel. Once you find the Source/Input key, click the button once. It will show a list of inputs connected to your TV. Use the Channel keys to highlight the Input and press the Source button again to confirm the selection.

Note: In case you can’t find physical buttons, use the IR blaster remote app to change the input on your old RCA TV.

How to Change Input on RCA TV With Remote

1. Press the Power button on the remote to turn on RCA TV.

2. Press the Cable button to switch the input to the cable box/satellite receiver.

3. If you want to switch the input to a DVD player, click the Video 1 button.

4. To change to VCR input, press the Video 2 button.

Buy a Universal Remote

If you want to change the input on RCA TV without buttons or a remote app, buy a new universal remote. You can buy this remote on e-commerce websites like Amazon and Walmart. So, it is easy to control your RCA TV as you did before. Just press the button that is labeled as TV/VCR or Input to view the input sources. Use the arrow keys to highlight the input and click the OK button.

Note: It is important to know the RCA TV Universal Remote Codes if you have purchased a universal remote to control the TV.

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