SHORT ANSWER
Turn on your TV → Press the Input button on the remote control→ Select the Input you need → Press the OK button.
This guide explains all the possible ways to change the input source on a Panasonic TV with or without using the remote control.
As long as you have a remote control, you can change the input with a few clicks. If it is lost or damaged, you need to use the physical buttons on the TV or pair the remote app with the TV to carry out the process.
How to Change Input on Panasonic TV With Remote Control
Grab the remote control that comes with your Panasonic TV and click on the Input button. The TV will display all the input sources connected to your TV. Navigate to the source you want and click the OK button to change the input.
How to Change Input on Panasonic TV Without Remote Control
As we said earlier, you need the help of physical buttons or remote apps to change the input without utilizing the remote control.
Using Physical Buttons
Once your Panasonic TV is turned on, look for the INPUT button on the TV panel. You can find it mostly on the backside of the TV. Tap on it and use the Channel buttons to navigate to the right source. After moving to the right source, press the INPUT button again to select it.
Using Remote Apps
Since Panasonic TV runs on different operating systems, the remote apps to change the input will vary from one model to another.
Viera TV Models:
- Power on your TV and connect it to the WIFI connection.
- Connect your Android or iPhone/iPad to the same WIFI connection.
- Install the Panasonic TV Remote 2 app from the App Store on your iPhone/iPad. On Android devices, download the apk file from reputed sites and install the app.
- Launch the Panasonic TV Remote 2 app and pair it with your TV.
- Once paired, select the Hamburger icon and choose Remote to get the remote interface.
- Tap the Input button and choose the source you want.
Android TV and Google TV Models:
- Connect your Panasonic TV and Smartphone to the same internet connection.
- Download the Google TV app on your mobile (App Store or Play Store).
- Launch the app and tap the remote icon on the bottom right corner.
- The app will search for nearby devices. Choose your TV name and enter the code displayed on the TV screen.
- You will get the remote interface on the Google Home app.
- Now, tap the Input or Source button on the remote app and select the Input you want.
Fire TV Models:
- Download the Amazon Fire TV app from the Play Store or App Store.
- Connect your smartphone and Fire TV to the same network.
- Now, run the Amazon Fire TV app and pair it with your TV.
- After completing the setup process, you will get the remote interface.
- Finally, tap the Alexa button and command “Change the TV Input to (your desired Input).”
Frequently Asked Questions
If your TV is connected to the wrong or invalid input, it will display the black screen. To fix this problem, connect your TV to the correct Input.