How to Get to Settings on TCL TV Without Remote YTECHB

Losing your TCL TV remote can be frustrating, but not more than a remote that doesn’t work. But you don’t have to stare at the blank screen or stick with the same channel until the remote replacement arrives.

There are multiple ways to open and control the TCL TV settings without the remote. If you don’t know your options, this post will describe all the possible ones in detail. Let’s begin.

1. Open TCL TV Settings With the Physical Button

All TCL TVs have a single or multifunction button to access the input mode and other settings. Move the TV slightly forward to access the button, usually at the bottom bezel or on either of the back sides. Press it to navigate to the sub-menus until you arrive at the correct setting.

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2. Open TCL TV Settings With a Phone

Some mobile phones have an IR blaster that you can use to control the TV or any remote-operated device like a cable box.

Install an IR blaster app on your smartphone, and you can access the TV settings, especially if there’s no dedicated app for your old TCL TV.

3. Open TCL TV Settings With a Phone App

TCL has a dedicated app called TCL Home to control all the smart things in its ecosystem. You get a remote-like layout on your phone screen that mimics the buttons on the TV remote.

The only condition for using this method is that your TV must be connected to Wi-Fi beforehand. Only then can the phone app control the TV.

Repeat the following steps:

Step 1: Download and install the TCL Home app from your phone’s app store.

Step 2: Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV.

Step 3: Select your Region, then register on the app or log in to your TCL Home account.

Step 4: Tap on the Add Devices option and enable Bluetooth.

Step 5: Tap on the Smart TV options and then follow the on-screen steps to complete the pairing process.

Step 6: Now, use the on-screen remote button to open the TV settings.

Remember that TCL also sells TVs with Google TV and Roku OS. These operating systems have their apps with built-in remote features.

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For example, the Google Home app has a remote feature that works with all the TVs signed in with the same Google account. So, you can use that if your TCL TV has a different operating system.

4. Open TCL TV Settings With a Keyboard and Mouse

You can connect a wired keyboard and mouse to your TCL TV with a few spare USB ports. There’s also a Bluetooth connectivity option, but you can’t use the pairing process if your remote doesn’t work.

So, connect both the TV and mouse to the TV port and navigate to the TV settings using it.

5. Open TCL TV Settings With a Console

Consoles like Xbox and PlayStation can let you access basic TV controls inside their UI. It is not the complete set of TV controls, but you can still change some picture and resolution settings.

Here’s how to access TV settings from Xbox:

Step 1: Press the Xbox button on your remote.

Step 2: Go to Profile & system > Settings > General.

Step 3: Select TV & display options and modify the settings you need.

Here’s how to access TV settings from PS5:

Step 1: Use the DualShock controller to highlight the gear icon.

Step 2: Go to Settings > Screen and Video section.

Step 3: You can change the resolution, frame rate, video output, and more here.

FAQs

Q. Can you work a TCL TV without a remote?

Yes. There are abundant options to control the TV without a remote. Use the physical button or the mobile remote app to open the TV settings.

Q. Can I control my TCL TV with my phone?

Yes. You can use your phone to control the TV if your phone has an IR blaster. You can also use the TCL Home, Google Home, or Roku app.

Wrapping Up

TCL has both smart and non-smart TV options; now you know how to control them if your remote doesn’t work. An IR blaster phone greatly benefits controlling a TV or any remote-operated appliance. You can also keep a universal remote as a backup option.

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