All Sharp TVs come with 3 HDMI ports for connecting a media streaming player, set-top box, and gaming console. However, even if you plug all these devices into your TV, you can access only one device at a time. So, you’ll need to change the input on your Sharp TV to the one you prefer. The process of changing the HDMI source will differ with respect to the TV’s operating system. This guide explains the process of switching external input on all Sharp TVs.
How to Change Input on Sharp Android/Google TV
1. Switch on your Sharp TV and ensure an external device is connected to it.
2. Grab the TV remote and press the Input or Source key.
3. It will display a list of inputs on the Sharp TV screen.
4. Using the directional keys, choose the input and press OK to switch the source.
Alternate Way: Using the TV remote, scroll over the Sharp TV home page and click the Inputs 
icon. From the listed sources, select the one you want to switch.
How to Change Input Source on Sharp Roku TV
Changing input on Sharp Roku TV is easy, and you can even personalize the label of your choice. Before proceeding, connect any HDMI device to your Roku TV.
1. Go to the home page on your Sharp Roku TV and tap Settings.
2. Scroll to the right and choose the TV inputs option.
3. Choose the desired Input from the list and click Set up input. It will now be added to the home screen.
4. After adding, highlight the input and click Rename. You can edit the input label of your choice, depending on your needs.
5. Go back to the Sharp Roku TV’s home page and press the right directional key on the remote.
6. Highlight the input you want and hit the OK key to change it.
How to Change HDMI Input on Sharp Aquos TV
Like all TVs, Sharp Aquos TV running Aquos Net+ comes with a standard remote control. Using that, you can change the HDMI source in a few clicks.
1. Press the Source button on the Sharp Aquos TV remote.
2. It will display a list of connected sources on the TV screen.
3. Using the directional buttons, highlight the HDMI source and press OK to make a selection.
How to Change Input on Sharp TV Without Remote
If your Sharp TV remote isn’t working, there are a few alternative methods to change the input.
Using Physical Buttons
Sharp Android and Google TV models have a dedicated input button on the TV frame. So, by pressing the Input key on the Sharp TV frame, you can see a list of input sources. Using the channel keys, highlight the input and press the Volume key. The chosen input will be switched.
Like other TVs, you can’t find the Input key on Sharp Roku TV. Instead, you can use the Power button. Once you press the Power key on Roku TV, it will display a pop-up menu with the inputs list. Again, press and release the Power key to highlight the input. Once highlighted, and if you stop pressing the Power key further, the Sharp Roku TV will be switched to the selected source.
Using Remote Apps
If you don’t like using TV buttons, you can control the TV virtually using the remote app on your phone. Sharp TV remote apps are available officially for Android and iPhone.
| Supported Sharp TV Models | Remote App | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| Roku TV | The Roku App | Play Store | App Store |
| Google/ Android TV | Google TV | Play Store | App Store |
| Aquos TV | AQUOS TV REMOTE | Play Store |
To use any of these apps, you must connect both devices (TV and app-installed smartphone) to the same wireless network. Once paired, you can begin using the app as a remote for your Sharp TV and change the desired source.
FAQ
Yes. You can use a universal remote to change the Sharp TV’s input. To do that, you should program a universal remote with your device using Sharp TV remote codes.
If the input keeps changing on its own, power cycle the TV, check the external connections, and restart the Sharp TV. If the input issue isn’t solved, contact Sharp TV support and follow the guidelines.
