How to Reset Sharp TV Remote to Factory Defaults
Key Notes
- To Reset the Sharp TV Remote: Remove the batteries → Press the Power button → Re-insert the batteries → Press and hold the TV and Power button to reset.
- To reset the Sharp TV replacement remote: Remove the batteries→ Insert the batteries → Press 2 and 8 together → Press 9-8-1 to reset → Release the keys if the LED blinks four times.
Although Sharp TV is enduring, the TV remote may not last long as it is supposed to. If your Sharp TV remote sensor is not working, it does not mean that it will no longer work. In this case, you can either replace the old batteries with newer ones or reset the Sharp TV remote to make it work. Otherwise, you can use the Sharp TV remote app as a substitute remote control.
Reasons to Reset Sharp TV Remote
It is recommended to reset your Sharp remote controller if you come across the following reasons.
| SCENARIO | REASONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | When your Sharp TV remote is not working with new batteries |
| 2 | If your Sharp TV is not responding to the remote commands |
| 3 | If the LED light on the remote is continuously blinking for no reason |
| 4 | When the remote isn’t working after cleaning the dirt or debris. |
| 5 | The remote fails to control the volume or change the channels. |
| 6 | When there is no light on the Sharp TV remote IR emitter |
How to Soft Reset Sharp TV Remote
[1] Initially, remove the batteries from the Sharp TV remote
[2] Press and hold the Power button for 30 seconds. Following that, press all the buttons one by one at least 3-4 times.
Tip: Repeated button presses will eliminate the debris and dust from the remote. If the keys are so dirty, clean them using a microfiber cloth dipping with 99% isopropyl alcohol.
[3] Re-insert the battery back into the remote and close the battery cover.
[4] Now, press and hold the TV and Power buttons for a few seconds to complete the reset.
Next, turn on your Sharp TV and test whether the remote functions are working or not.
How to Reset Sharp TV Replacement Remote
If the Sharp TV replacement remote has stopped working, you can reset it with the following steps.
[1] Pop out the batteries from the Sharp TV remote.
[2] Then, press all the buttons to discharge the power from the remote.
[3] Now, insert the batteries back to the remote and you will see the LED light blinking twice.
[4] Within 6 seconds, press the 2 and 8 together and the LED light will blink twice again.
[5] Enter the code 9-8-1 using the remote’s number pad.
[6] The LED will blink four times which indicates that the remote has reset to its factory defaults.
Alternative Fix
If the Sharp TV remote does not work, even after resetting it, then there might be an issue with the electrical components or any physical damage to the remote. In such a case, you can opt for the new replacement remote or buy any of the universal remotes which are available on Amazon at a discounted price.
If you’re not interested in buying the remote, you can use universal remote apps to control your Sharp TV from an Android device.
FAQ
Press the Menu button on the Sharp TV. From the list of options, click the Initial Setup option. Then click on Reset and tap Yes to confirm the reset.
Check whether the batteries have inadequate charge and are inserted properly. If not, remove the batteries and insert them properly or replace the batteries with the new ones.
