Smart TV

Do Smart TV Channel Scans Work With An Old Antenna I Already Own

by Tamiko Lattimore | 16 September 2026

Yes, a smart TV’s channel scan works with most old antennas because over-the-air signals still travel on the same frequencies, but you must select “Antenna” or “Air” mode during setup—not...

Technology

Why Does My Dish Remote Not Control My Smart TV Volume

by Tamiko Lattimore | 16 September 2026

The remote likely lost its TV audio code or was never locked to control your TV's volume specifically. Reprogram the remote by navigating to Settings > Remote Control > TV...

Technology

Why Is My Antenna Not Picking Up Certain Channels On My Smart TV

by Tamiko Lattimore | 16 September 2026

Your antenna is likely missing channels because those stations broadcast on a different frequency band (VHF vs. UHF) that your antenna struggles to receive, or the signal is too weak...

Technology

How To Stop Notifications From Popping Up On TV While Screen Mirroring

by Shawnee Danielson | 16 September 2026

Enable 'Do Not Disturb' or 'Focus Mode' on your phone before connecting; screen mirroring shows your exact phone screen, so blocking notifications at the system level prevents them from appearing...

Technology

Why Does My MLB App Say Blackout Restricted

by Mariska Spindler | 16 September 2026

The MLB blackout restriction appears because your physical whereabouts falls within the home television territory of one of the teams playing, even if the game is happening hundreds of miles...

Technology

Samsung TV Remote Microphone Button Not Working

by Goldi Remington | 16 September 2026

The microphone button usually fails due to a disabled voice service in your privacy settings or a temporary Samsung server outage, not a broken remote. Toggle the voice service off...

Technology

How To Uninstall Sideloaded Apps On LG webOS

by Rubie Mayhew | 16 September 2026

Sideloaded apps can be uninstalled directly from the TV's home screen by entering Edit Mode, or you can re-enable Developer Mode, launch the Developer Mode app, and use its built-in...

Technology

Why Does My Smart TV Say No Signal When The HDMI Cable Is Plugged In

by Tamiko Lattimore | 16 September 2026

Your TV isn't detecting a valid video signal from the device, which usually means the HDMI cable isn't fully seated, the wrong input is selected, or the external device itself...

Technology

How To Sign Out Of A Streaming App When The Remote Has No Gear Or Menu Button

by Anatola Sandy | 16 September 2026

Press the star (*) button on your remote while the app is open; this opens a side menu where you can usually find the sign-out option. If that menu doesn't...

Browsers & Extensions

How To Get A Web Browser On Roku TV

by Goldi Remington | 22 January 2024

Getting a web browser on Roku TV is not possible through a direct installation, as Roku devices do not support Chrome, Firefox, or Safari and lack a built-in web browser....

Tech Setup & Troubleshooting

Connecting Mobile Hotspot To TV: Step-by-Step Instructions

by Joya Hardaway | 21 January 2024

To connect mobile hotspot to TV, enable the hotspot feature on your phone, then select that network from your TV's Wi-Fi settings. This lets you stream content on your television...

Gadget Usage

TV Settings: Tips For Disabling Or Minimizing Blue Light Emission On Your TV

by Erma Leavitt | 13 January 2024

To find your TV blue light settings, look for a built-in blue light filter, often labeled Eye Comfort, Eye Care, or Blue Light Filter, in your TV's picture or general...