If you have a Sharp TV, you can stream content from external devices such as cable, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. However, to access these external devices after connecting, you need to change the input to the respective sources on your TV. The steps to change the input on Sharp TV will be slightly different based on your TV’s OS. In this article, we have mentioned the steps to change input on Sharp Smart TV with or without a remote.
Steps to Change Input on Sharp TV With Remote
After connecting an external device to your TV, hit the Input button on your TV remote to quickly access the Input menu. If the input button is not available on your Sharp TV remote, follow the steps below to change the input from settings.
Sharp Android TV
1. On the home screen of Sharp Android TV, hit the Home button and tap Inputs at the top.

2. Now, a list of all the connected external devices will appear on the screen.
3. Select any input from the list and press OK to switch the input to stream your favorite content.
Sharp Google TV
1. After powering up your Sharp Google TV, press the Home button.
2. Click the Settings icon at the top-right corner to access the Quick Settings menu.
3. Scroll down and tap the Inputs icon.
4. Choose any Input from the list of TV sources that appear on the left side of the screen.

5. Now, the selected input source will appear on the TV, and start using the device.
Sharp Roku TV
If you use a Sharp Roku TV, you can directly change the input source from the home page.
1. From the home screen of Sharp Roku TV, scroll down and select Settings.
2. Then, select the TV Inputs option.

3. Select any Input Source and hit the OK button. Now, start accessing your device.
Sharp Aquos TV
1. With your Sharp Aquos TV turned on, take its remote and press the Source button.
2. A list of all the TV input sources will be displayed at the bottom of the TV.

3. Use the navigation button on your remote, select the input, and tap OK to complete the process.
How to Change Input on Sharp TV Without Remote
At times, your Sharp TV remote might not work. In that case, you can use the following alternate methods to change the input.
Use Physical Buttons to Change the Input on Sharp TV
Sharp TVs have multiple physical buttons on their TV panel, such as the Power button, Volume Buttons, Channel Buttons, Source or Input button, and Menu or Home button. If you want to change your TV’s input, you can directly press the Source or Input button at the side or back of your TV. If there is no Input or Source button on your Sharp TV, just hit the Menu button on the TV and use the Volume or Channels buttons to navigate to the Input section and choose your desired source.

In a few models of Sharp TV like Sharp Roku TV, there will be only a Power button on its TV panel. You can use this Power button to easily change the Input on your TV. Just turn on your TV and press the Power button once. A menu with options will be shown on the TV. Hit the Power button repeatedly until you reach your desired HDMI input. Once you reach your desired HDMI input, leave the selection without pressing any button for 2 seconds, and the HDMI source will be selected automatically.
Use the Remote Apps
If changing the input on your Sharp TV using physical is not convenient for you, use the Sharp TV remote apps to change the input. A list of remote apps that are compatible with Sharp TV is tabulated below.
Sharp TV | Remote Apps |
---|---|
Sharp Android TV or Sharp Google TV | Google TV (Play Store | App Store) |
Sharp Roku TV | The Roku App ( Play Store | App Store ) |
Sharp Aquos TV | Aquos TV Remote (Play Store) |
Just pair your TV to the remote after connecting your Sharp TV and smartphone to the same WiFi. Then, start controlling your TV using the remote app and change the input on it.
FAQ
Yes. You can use the IR remote apps to change the input on Sharp TV.
If the Input button on your Sharp remote is not working, it might be due to battery issues. You can change the battery on the remote, or you can use the Input button on the TV panel to change the Input. If the Input button on the TV panel is also not working, you can use the remote apps on your smartphone to switch inputs.