To get to HDMI on Roku TV, press the Input button on your Roku remote. Then, scroll through the list of inputs until you find the HDMI port that matches your connected device, such as HDMI 1 or HDMI 2, and press OK.
How to get to HDMI on Roku TV
Switching your Roku TV to an HDMI input is a straightforward process using your remote. Follow these steps to display a connected game console, Blu-ray player, or other device on your screen.
- Locate the Input button on your Roku TV remote. It may be labeled "Input," "Source," or "AV."
- Press the Input button to open the on-screen input menu.
- Use the arrow keys on your remote to scroll through the list of available inputs.
- Highlight the HDMI input that corresponds to the port your device is connected to (e.g., HDMI 1, HDMI 2).
- Press the OK button to select that input. Your TV will now display the content from the connected device.
Connecting your device to an HDMI port
Before you can switch to an HDMI input, you need to physically connect your device to the TV. Locate the HDMI ports on the back or side panel of your Roku TV, which are typically labeled as "HDMI 1," "HDMI 2," and so on. Securely connect one end of an HDMI cable to the port on your TV and the other end to the HDMI output port on your device, such as a game console or Blu-ray player. Power on both the TV and the connected device. During the initial Guided Setup of your Roku TV, you may be prompted to connect additional devices to HDMI or AV ports and assign a name and icon to each input, which can make them easier to identify later. If your TCL Roku TV doesn't automatically detect the new source, you can manually switch HDMI on TCL Roku TV from the home screen.
Setting up automatic input switching with HDMI-CEC
HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) allows commands to be shared between devices over the same HDMI connection. Enabling this feature can make your Roku TV automatically switch to the correct HDMI input when you turn on a connected device. To enable HDMI-CEC on a Roku TV, press Home on your Roku remote, then scroll and select Settings. From there, select System, then Control other devices (CEC). Within this menu, you can highlight "System audio control" and "1-touch play" and check the box to enable "1-touch play." Enabling "1-touch play" can allow the TV to automatically switch to the correct input when a connected device is turned on, so you don't have to manually select the input each time.
Troubleshooting HDMI input problems
If your Roku TV does not display a signal from your connected device, or if it switches to the wrong device, there are several steps you can take to resolve the issue. First, verify that the HDMI cable is firmly connected to both the TV and the device. If the problem persists, try a different HDMI port on your TV to rule out a faulty port. If your TV unexpectedly switches to a different device, you can manually switch the TV input back to your Roku streaming player using the TV remote's Input or Source button. If you are using a Roku streaming player, ensure it is plugged into an HDMI port on your TV, and after connecting it, use your TV remote to power on your TV and select the input you used to connect the streaming player. For persistent issues that these steps do not resolve, you can contact Roku for further assistance.
