Have the Best Smart TV Experience by Learning How to Change Input on VIZIO TV

Probably the best thing about smart TVs these days is the connectivity options they offer. You have so many input options like HDMI, casting, USB that one gets spoilt for choice. And whenever there are too many options, one gets confused. So in this article, I will cover how to change input on Vizio TV so that you could have your dose of entertainment from any source.

Well, you all know that I have discussed plenty of topics on VIZIO TV, including fixes for VIZIO TV Won’t Turn On, How to Reset Apps on VIZIO TV, etc. For this article, I’ll tell you about how you can change VIZIO Smart TV Inputs to have the best TV experience at your home.

Users mainly change the input to get video or sound on their TV. It can be for playing games on the big screen or watching their favorite shows, movies, etc. For example, if you connect something to your TV, like an HDMI cable or a USB drive, areas through which they are connected are your input. E.g., HDMI Input, DVD Input, USB Input, etc.

All of you guys know that I also have a VIZIO TV at my home. One day I was playing Max Payne 3 on my PS4. Suddenly I realized that not only can I enjoy the game by playing it on the big screen, but also can change various VIZIO TV input options to have a more incredible experience of my gaming. These include playing at a desirable frame ratio of the TV screen, making the quality of the picture better, etc.

If you want to do the same, and enjoy your favorite games and shows on the big screen more, then check out how to change Input on VIZIO TV in this article in detail. I have also stated some of the problems that one might run into while changing the input and their possible solutions.

Taking Stock of Vizio Smart TV Input Options

Primarily, the HDMI input is the most common input across all the TVs. In a VIZIO TV, you will find two different inputs, including an HDMI input and a USB input.

The inputs will have the names determined by the programming of your VIZIO Smart TV. For example, if you have connected a DVD player to your VIZIO TV, then a DVD will be displayed, and if you have connected a gaming console like Xbox or Playstation, it will show up as the input source that it gets connected to.

For example, on connecting a USB hard drive to your VIZIO smart tv, the input menu in your TV will display the name of the hard drive given by you, or simply it will show the number of USB ports where you have inserted the drive.

And, if you are using a gaming console, you certainly need an HDMI cable to connect your console to your VIZIO Smart TV. When you insert your cable at an HDMI port, it will not show the name of your gaming console; instead, it will display the number of the HDMI Port (e.g., HDMI Port 2) on the Input section of your VIZIO Smart TV.

How to Change Input on VIZIO Smart TV

Now, coming to our main point of how to change Input on VIZIO Smart TV; I would say that the process is not difficult, rather simple. You can change your input both by using your VIZIO Smart TV remote or do it manually by pressing the side buttons of your smart tv. 

However, I generally recommend using a remote if you have one, as the process becomes much more time efficient. Check out both the processes in the sections below.

How to Change Input on a VIZIO TV with Remote

If you want to connect various devices to your TV and change the inputs via your remote, here’s how to do it.

Step I: Access the Input button on your VIZIO TV remote, located at the top left corner.

Step II: Tap the Input by pointing to the TV, and wait for the Input menu to be displayed on the screen.

Step III: After the Input menu is displayed, click on the arrow buttons to select the input that you want to use.

Step IV: Next, click OK to confirm your choice, and the input is changed.

After you are done with the process, tap the EXIT button on your remote to exit the options displayed on your TV screen. Also, note that once you can change the inputs, you will recognize them easily by renaming them on your own.

Here’s how:

• Tap on the Menu button of your remote and access the on-screen menu displaying on your screen.
• Please navigate to the Devices option by your arrows and click on it.
• Click on the input that you want to rename from the dropdown menu, and press OK.
• Then change the name of the input by entering a new name on the on-screen input.
• Select OK and enter OK on your VIZIO Smart remote.
• After you are done with the process, click on EXIT on your remote.

Note: After you change the inputs, some other changes might follow, including volume, image, and frame aspect ratio. If you are not comfortable with it, you can change them by going to the Display option in the Input settings.

How to Change Input on VIZIO TV Without Remote

If your VIZIO remote is not working or you have lost it anywhere else, don’t worry. You can still change the input on your TV. Read on to learn how to change input on VIZIO TV without a remote?

Here’s How:

You will find six buttons arranged upside down at the side of your VIZIO. These buttons are given as –

• Volume +
• Volume –
• Menu
• Channel +
• Channel –
• Power

Step I: First, click on the Menu button, and it wil

l bring you to the Menu section.

Step II: Next, you need to select the input you want to choose with the help of the channel buttons.

Step III: After choosing the input set, you can tap on the power switch to switch off the TV to exit the VIZIO TV input options and turn it back on to experience the changes.
Note: I generally recommend buying a Universal remote if you have lost the original one. Accessing the VIZIO TV input options via your remote will lead you to execute the process smoothly. I have done an article on VIZIO universal remote codes as well.

What If VIZIO Smart TV Inputs Don’t Work?

There are various instances when altering the VIZIO TV inputs doesn’t work. It might happen if there are any pending firmware updates, or hard reset or factory resetting is necessary.

You can try out three different fixes to solve this problem. Here’s how:

Factory Reset

Factory resetting can be very helpful in working the alteration of VIZIO inputs correctly. Here’s the guide to it.

Step I: First, click on the Menu button on your VIZIO TV remote.

Step II: Next, navigate the System section and go to Reset & Admin.

Step III: Click on Reset to Factory Defaults.

Step IV: Next, enter your TV passcode or any default code, which generally is 0000.

Step V: Then click on Reset and confirm the factory reset process.

Step VI: Now wait for the TV to restart and apply to change the VIZIO inputs again.

Performing a factory reset will take your TV back to the original condition and delete the downloaded content from your TV. So, apply the process wisely. I did an article on how to reset a VIZIO TV a while ago in case you want to read in detail.

Hard Reset

Performing a hard reset means that it will clear all the errors in the memory of your VIZIO Smart TV but won’t hamper any downloaded content or any saved setting.

Here’s how to do it:

Step I: First, turn OFF your VIZIO TV.

Step II: After turning off the tv, unplug all the connected devices inserted with your TV.

Step III: Unplug the TV from the power source connected to it.

Step IV: Press and hold the TV’s power button for at least 30 seconds and then release.
Step V: Wait for at least 10 minutes and plug in your TV again. Turn on your TV, and apply the VIZIO TV input options again.

Update the Firmware

Trying to stick to the latest version of the firmware assists in fixing bugs present in the previous firmware. Hence, keeping your TV up to date is necessary.

Here’s how to do it:

Step I: First, click on the Menu button on your VIZIO remote.

Step II: With the help of your arrow keys in the remote, navigate to the System Settings, and check if any updates are available.

Step III: If the updates are available, click on the Update section to confirm the updates.

FAQs

Q1. Why does VIZIO TV keep changing input to smartcast?

Answer – If your VIZIO TV keeps changing input to smartcast, it is for the firmware updates you haven’t installed yet. The firmware in the VIZIO TVs switches back the TV to smartcast automatically after 10 seconds. Keep the latest version installed on your TV to avoid these disturbances.

Q2. How to change HDMI on VIZIO TV?

Answer – Changing the HDMI input is the same as shown with a step-by-step process in the article.

• First, click on the INPUT button on your Smart TV remote.
• Then with the help of the arrow keys in your remote, select the input you want to choose.

Click on OK confirming your choice, and the input is changed.

Conclusion

So that is up for today, guys. I hope you liked how I made you understand how to change input on VIZIO TV. If you face any problem conducting the process, please tell me. Also, let me know in the comment section if you know any other hacks to change the VIZIO TV inputs.