Philips TV Remote Not Working: Reasons & DIY Fixes Explained

You may feel annoyed if the Philips Smart TV remote is not working when you attempt to use it. It may be due to wear and tear of hardware or other reasons like worn-out batteries, physical damage, and more. Since these problems are easily rectifiable with the below-mentioned troubleshooting methods, you can avoid purchasing a new replacement remote for Philips TV. If the Philips TV remote is defective and no longer works, you can buy a universal remote which costs very little.

Why is My Philips TV Remote Not Working

Your Philips TV remote may not work for many reasons; some of the most common problems that make your remote not work are mentioned below.

SCENARIO	REASONS
1	Because of obstructions between the TV and the remote
2	The remote batteries may be weak, or it is no longer functioning
3	Due to some physical damages, the hardware may be faulty
4	If the remote gets unpaired due to a technical glitch in the firmware
5	The remote buttons may stuck because of a speck of dirt
6	If the IR emitter on the Philips TV remote is defective

DIY Fixes for Philips TV Remote Not Working

If you face any issues with the Philips TV remote, check for basic troubleshooting before repairing or replacing the remote. However, the reason for the Philips Android or Roku TV remote not working will be common in most cases. With these workarounds, you can be aware of the cause and prevent the issue from happening again.

Remove Smudges or Dirt on the Remote

Sometimes the Philips TV remote buttons may be filled with dirt or smudges. In such cases, the buttons will not work even after a hard press. It might be one reason for the Philips TV stopped working. To resolve this issue, you shall clean the dirt on the remote using a cotton cloth dipped in 99% isopropyl alcohol to wipe the dirt. Make sure to clean the remote sensor, and try to see if you can control the Philips TV. It will fix the Philips 4K TV remote sensor not working issue efficiently.

Check the Batteries of the Philips Android/Roku TV Remote

The basic thing that we should do before starting to troubleshoot the remote is to check the battery’s condition. Because if the battery does not have sufficient charge, the remote might not function properly. So, in this case, you have to replace the old batteries with a new pair. Now, check if the remote is working fine.

#1. Fetch your TV Philips remote and turn it on the backside.

#2. Remove the cap from the battery compartment.

#3. Eject the old batteries and replace them with new ones.

#4. Ensure the batteries are correctly placed on the positive and negative sides.

#5. Close the cap of the battery compartment.

#6. Now, use the remote with your TV to check the functionality.

Note: If the Philips TV remote is not working and it has a blinking red light, it is recommended the change the batteries.

Re-Pair the Philips TV Remote

If your remote gets unpaired by itself, no need to worry. You need to re-pair the remote with the Philips TV using these steps.

Philips Android TV

#1. Long press the Home and OK buttons simultaneously for a few seconds.

#2. You can see the Pairing notification on the TV screen.

#3. The remote will get paired with your Philips Android TV.

Philips Roku TV

#1. Ensure to insert the batteries and long-press the Pairing button below the battery compartment for a few seconds.

#2. The green light will be flashed which shows that the pairing has initiated.

#3. Similar to Android TV, the pairing window appears on the screen.

#4. When the remote gets connected to your Philips Roku TV, you can see the remote’s battery status.

Note: It is possible to connect your Philips TV to WIFI without a remote with the help of remote apps.

Power Cycle your Remote

If your Philips TV remote is still not pairing, you can try the power cycling method to fix the issue.

#1. Remove the cap from the battery compartment.

#2. Take off the batteries on the remote.

#3. Press all the buttons on your remote.

#4. Finally, insert the batteries and check the remote with your TV.

Power Cycle Philips Smart TV

You can try power cycling your Philips Smart TV and check whether the remote controls TV actions.

#1. Turn off your TV by pressing the power button.

#2. Unplug the TV from the power cord and wait for a few minutes.

#3. Again, plug the power cord into the power supply and turn on the TV.

#4. Now, check if you can control the TV using that remote.

Check the Control Status of the Remote

Check the remote control status even after changing the new batteries. Many smart TVs take a few minutes to load the software when you turn on the TV.

#1. Turn on your Smart TV. Place the remote in front of the camera on your smartphone.

#2. Press any button on your remote.

#3. If the Infrared LED light flashes for a second, the remote works fine. So, we can confirm that the issue is with the TV receiver.

#4. If you don’t see any light blinking, you have to get a Philips TV replacement remote controller.

Resolving Interference of the Remote

Any interference or obstacles in the path between the IR and the receiver would prevent the remote from controlling the device.

#1. Remove the hindrance on the path between the remote to the TV.

#2. Turn off the lights that are too bright nearby, like fluorescent bulbs. The bright lights may harm the IR signal of the remote.

#3. Remove the electronic signal transmitters near your Smart TV.

Now, check your TV remote is working fine.

Restart or Reset the Philips TV Remote Control

Sometimes, the remote will not work even after changing the new batteries. If your Philips Smart TV is not responding to your remote, you have to restart the TV remote.

#1. Eject the batteries from the remote.

#2. Press the buttons randomly for a while.

#3. Reinsert the batteries and check if the remote is working fine.

Note: You can soft reset the remote when the Philips TV QWERTY keyboard is not working.

Restart Philips Smart TV

Rebooting Philips Smart TV will refresh the remote and it helps to easily recognize your Smart TV while pairing.

Philips Android TV

If your Philips Android TV remote is not working, you can reboot the TV to make it work.

#1. Turn on your Android TV and head to Settings.

#2. Select More Settings and choose Device Preferences.

#3. Further, select About and hit Restart.

#4. Select Restart on the confirmation box to reboot your TV.

Philips Roku TV

If the Philips Roku TV remote is not working, you can restart it immediately to fix technical problems.

#1. Go to Settings on your Roku TV.

#2. Head to System and click Power.

#3. Under Power, select System Restart.

#4. Select Restart on the next screen.

#5. Click OK to initiate the restart process.

Alternative Ways

If the buttons on the Philips TV remote are not working anymore, you can try these alternate ways to control the TV.

Use Philips TV Remote App

Whether you have ordered a new replacement remote or you don’t want to rely on the physical remote controller anymore, you shall use the Philips TV remote app to control the TV. This way you can use your smartphone to control the TV with ease. If you own a Philips Roku TV, you shall use the Roku Remote app to control the TV. Both remote apps include buttons to increase or decrease the volume, change channels, turn on the TV, etc.

Use Philips Universal Remote

If the alternative remote apps are not working, you can buy a Philips Universal remote from online stores. With it, you will be able to control any of the Philips TVs. However, you can find a lot of Philips Universal remotes in the online market. However, to use a universal remote, you need to program the remote with Philips TV remote codes.

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