There are three (3) ways to connect your cable or satellite service to your TCL Roku TV, and a video showing how to do so is available here. You can also follow the instructions below to choose your preferred connection.
On a TCL TV, how can I change the default input?
You can choose which screen appears when your TCL Roku TV turns on.
Your TV is set to show the Home screen by default, as shown below:
You can also choose the input type your TV should display when it is turned on.
The step-by-step instructions are as follows:
- On your TCL Roku remote control, press the Home button.
- Scroll down to the Settings section.
- Select System by pressing the right arrow button.
- Select Power with the right arrow button.
- Select Power On by pressing the right arrow button.
- Select the input you want to see when you turn on your TV by pressing the Right arrow button.
- Presson your remote control.
- Your input pick should have a check mark next to it.
- To be sure the adjustments have taken effect, turn off and then on your television.
What is the procedure for switching from Roku to satellite?
The Roku 4 includes two extra functions that prior Roku devices lack. You can choose to have the player shut down automatically or manually.
Follow these steps to set up an automatic shutdown:
- Roku’s Home screen will appear.
- To get to the Settings menu, use the remote.
- Select the Auto power off option from the drop-down menu.
On my TCL Android TV, how do I change the default input?
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The TV immediately shows you the default input you’ve selected as the input for live TV broadcast when you hit the TV button on your remote control or pick the Live TV application on your Internet TV device. To set the default TV device input, follow these steps.
- Press the Home button on the included remote control.
- Select the icon for All Apps.
- Choose the Settings option.
- Select Video Input from the Settings menu.
- Select Configured Devices from the Video Input menu.
- Highlight and pick the input you want to use as the default in the Configured Devices page.
- Select Make Default TV Device from the options that display on the screen.
What is the best way to link my TCL satellite to my TV?
An HDMI cable is recommended for connecting your cable or satellite receiver. This is the simplest way to connect your devices and gives the best visual and sound quality.
- Connect the HDMI cord from your Cable or Satellite Receiver to the HDMI 1 input or any accessible HDMI ports on your TCL Roku TV with the TV turned off.
- Turn your TCL Roku TV and receiver on.
- Navigate to the HDMI Input Tile where you attached the device using the TCL Roku remote from the Home Screen.
- Your TV will identify the connection if the receiver is turned on and the wires are correctly plugged in.
TIP: While the HDMI Input (or any Input) is highlighted, use the “*” button on your TCL Roku remote to rename it. Press the OK button after selecting Rename Input. After that, you can choose an alternative name/icon pair, such as Cable box or Satellite TV.
Connecting with Composite RCA Cable
- Red denotes the right channel of audio.
- Audio, left channel, white or black
- While the TV is powered off, connect each plug to the corresponding connector on the receiver and on the TV.
- Turn on your TCL Roku TV as well as the receiver.
- Navigate to the AV Tile using the TCL Roku remote from the Home screen.
Tip: While the AV Input (or any Input) is highlighted, use the “*” button on your TCL Roku remote to rename it. Press the OK button after selecting Rename Input. After that, you can choose an alternative name/icon pair, such as Cable box or Satellite TV.
Connecting with a Coaxial Cable
- Screw the coaxial cable from your Cable or Satellite Receiver into the Coaxial input of your TCL Roku Television with the TV turned off.
- Power on your TCL Roku Television and from the Home Screen navigate to the Antenna TV tile, press the OK button on your TCL Roku remote.
- On your TCL Roku remote, select Start discovering Channels and push the OK button.
- Select Channels 3 and 4 are required.
Please note that if your Cable or Satellite Receiver is connected to your TCL Roku TV via a VCR, you must select Yes, as channels 3 and 4 are required.
- Your TCL Roku TV will start scanning for channels.
- Your TV will then try to identify cable channels that are available through your paid subscription in the next stage.
- The TV will display a message giving the number of channels identified and instructions for modifying the channel lineup once the channel scan is complete.
You have the option of:
The current channel list is kept, and the Antenna TV is exited. Other than analog 3 or 4, the first channel identified plays music.
If they were expecting the TV to locate more channels than it did, they should search for them again. When you search for channels, the channel list is cleared and you have to start over.
When you press Done, you’ll be sent back to the Home screen.
The preview of the input should be displayed on the Antenna TV tile (as shown below).
To begin watching shows from your cable subscription, select the input tile and press the OK button.
TIP: While the tile is highlighted, click the “*” button on your TCL Roku remote to rename the Antenna TV (or any Input). Press the OK button after selecting Rename Input. After that, you can choose an alternative name/icon pair, such as Cable box or Satellite TV.
What’s the best way to get my Roku TV to automatically input?
- Go to the Settings menu from the Roku home screen.
- Go to the “System” menu now.
- Select Power, then Power On.
- When the TV goes on, select the input you want to be the default.
That’s all there is to it. Your Roku TV will now boot to a screen different than the Roku home screen. It could be connected directly to an Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Android TV. It’s entirely up to you.
Is it possible to set Roku TV to default to cable box?
The most straightforward approach to change the input on a Roku TV is to go to the Settings menu and select which input you want the TV to default to when it turns on. If you have other devices connected to your TV, such as a cable box or a game console, knowing how to change the input on your Roku TV is crucial.
What is the procedure for switching from Roku to DISH Network?
It’s really easy to use DISH Network on Roku. To begin, you’ll need a DISH Network membership as well as a Roku device. You’ll also need Internet to use Roku, and for a smooth streaming experience, you’ll need a plan with at least 25 Mbps, so make sure you’re signed up with a reputable Internet service provider. You may then connect your Roku device and begin downloading your favorite applications and channels. After downloading, simply enter your DISH Network subscription information and you’re done! You can watch your favorite shows, movies, and channels!
Connect your Roku device to your TV, as well as your smartphone and Roku device, to the same WiFi network. Then, under the Roku device’s options menu, select “screen mirroring.”
How do I return to DISH after using Roku?
The receiver’s cord will connect to the HDMI port that you want to use for Dish TV. To switch to Dish on our Roku TV, simply press home and then sat app.
Is Roku compatible with satellite television?
Roku is a DISH streaming box, which means it connects seamlessly to your DISH service and gives you access to hundreds of movies, TV shows, and apps.
The Roku Streaming Stick connects to any TV with an HDMI connector, allowing you to watch all of your favorite shows, movies, sports, and news on your DISH TV subscription. You can access your favorite content from anywhere.
What is the procedure for changing the input on my Android TV?
Models of Android TV running Android 8.0 or later (excluding Google TV):
- Press the HOME button on the included remote control.
- From the menu in the upper right corner of the TV screen, select the Inputs symbol.
- Choose your desired input.
Models with the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and earlier:
- Press the HOME button to return to the previous screen.
- To get to the Input category, use the up or down arrow buttons.