Roku has become a household name over the last decade or so. The company was founded in 2002 and has since grown into a major player in the streaming media space. Roku devices are now found in millions of homes around the globe.
Roku offers several ways to stream video from Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Now, Vudu, Pandora, Spotify, and other services. Roku also allows you to play games, watch live sports, listen to music, and much more.
You can control your Roku device using its remote control or via voice commands. If you want to change the input source, you’ll need to go through the settings menu. Here’s how to do it.
Switching Roku TV Input Selection
Step 1: Open the Settings Menu
To open the Settings menu, press the power button on the back of your Roku TV for about 10 seconds until the screen turns off.
When the screen comes back on, you should see an icon in the top-left corner that looks like this:
Step 2: Select “Input”
Scroll down to the bottom of the list and select “Input.” You will be prompted with a message saying “Selecting input source…” This means that the system is searching for available sources.
Step 3: Choose Your Source
Scroll up and choose one of the following options:
HDMI – Use HDMI as your primary input source.
Composite – Use Composite Video as your primary input source (this option requires a composite cable).
Component – Use Component Video as your primary input (this option requires a component cable).
RCA – Use RCA Audio as your primary input source
TV Tuner – Use a TV tuner card as your primary input source; this option works only if your TV supports a digital tuner.
If none of these options work, try switching inputs by pressing the volume rocker buttons on the front of your Roku TV.
How To Set Default Input On Roku TV
You can set the default input when you first turn on your Roku TV. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1
Press the power button on the rear of your Roku TV for 10 seconds until the screen goes black.
Step 2
When the screen returns, scroll down to the bottom of your home screen and click the gear icon ().
Step 3
Click “Settings” under “System Preferences.”
Step 4
Scroll down to “Default Input,” then click the arrow next to the setting to toggle between HDMI and Composite.
Note: If you have multiple TVs connected to your Roku TV, you may need to repeat these steps on each TV.
How To Change Input On Roku TV Using Remote
To change the input source using the Roku remote, follow these steps: On the Home Screen, tap the channel selection wheel located in the upper right corner.
Tap the channel selection wheel again to return to the main menu.
Tap the menu button, which is located in the center of the remote.
Tap the “input” tab.
Tap the desired input source.
How To Change Input On Roku TV Without Remote
If you don’t have access to your Roku remote, you can still use voice commands to change the input on your Roku TV. The following are some examples of voice commands that can help you find the correct input.
“Change input to HDTV.”
“Change input to HDMI port.”
“Change input from AV to HDMI.”
“Change input source to HDMI.”
“Switch input to HDMI.”
“Set input to HDMI.”
How To Use The Roku App As A Temporary Remote
The Roku app allows you to control your Roku device without having to hold a physical remote. To use the app as a temporary remote, follow these steps.
Step 1: Download the Roku app from the Google Play Store or Apple’s iTunes store.
Step 2: Launch the Roku app on your smartphone or tablet.
Step 3: Tap the “Home” button at the top left of the screen.
Step 4: Select the Roku device you want to control.
Step 5: Tap the “Menu” button to open the menu.
Step 6: Tap the “Input” button to display a list of available inputs.
Step 7: Tap the desired input.
How To Control Your Roku Device With Amazon Alexa
Amazon Echo devices (Echo Dot, Echo Show) allow you to control your Roku with Alexa. You can also ask Alexa to play content on your Roku.
First, download the free Amazon Alexa app for Android or iOS.
Next, connect an Echo device to your Wi-Fi network.
Open the Amazon Alexa app on your phone or tablet.
Tap the microphone icon, which will appear at the bottom of the screen.
Ask Alexa to “Turn on my Roku”.
Alexa will respond by saying, “Roku is now turned on.”
Ask Alexa to “Play Netflix on my Roku”.
You’ll hear Alexa say, “Playing Netflix on Roku.”
You can use the same voice commands as you would on the Roku remote, just make sure to say “Alexa” before your command. This way, you can change the input settings on your Roku device using your Amazon device.
Conclusion
This article has shown you how to change the input on Roku TV. It also showed you how to change the default input on the Roku device and how to use the Roku app as a temporary remote.
We hope that this guide has been helpful to you, and you have successfully managed to change the input on your Roku device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know What Input Source Is Set?
If you see the word “HDMI” next to the name of the input source, then it means that the input source is set to HDMI.
What Happens When I Press The Menu Button?
When you press the Menu button, you go back to the home screen.
Can I Use Any Other Remote To Change the Input On My Roku Tv?
No. Only the Roku remote works to change the input on the Roku device. Otherwise, you can use the Roku tablet or smartphone app to control your Roku device.
