SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Use one remote for other devices
Let the TV remote also control a games console, soundbar or set-top box.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 8
Check the cable
Make sure the device is connected with an HDMI cable, ideally to a port marked ARC or eARC for a soundbar.
Prefer to see all the steps together?+
STEP 1
Check the cable
Make sure the device is connected with an HDMI cable, ideally to a port marked ARC or eARC for a soundbar.
STEP 2
Press Home
Press the Home button on your remote.
STEP 3
Open Settings
Select the Settings cog at the top right of the screen.
STEP 4
Open Channels & Inputs
Select Channels & Inputs.
STEP 5
Open Inputs
Select Inputs.
STEP 6
Open HDMI control
Select HDMI control.
STEP 7
Turn it on
Switch the setting on for both the television and the connected device, since both usually need it enabled.
STEP 8
Test it
Turn on the connected device and check the TV switches input automatically, then try the volume buttons on the TV remote.
If it does not work, check the connected device has HDMI-CEC turned on in its own settings too.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.