To physically check if your phone has infrared, look for a small dark red dot similar to a TV remote in that location.
The easiest method to turn on a decoder without a remote control is to simply press the physical power button, which is usually located on the back or bottom of the device. This method may seem trivial at first glance.
To access the home screen on a Samsung Smart TV remote control, press the START button. Navigate using the directional keypad on the remote control and select Settings. The TV screen will now display the settings.
To access the menu on a Samsung remote control, simultaneously press the "P" and "+" buttons, then press a combination of "Menu" and "Channel" or "Menu" and "Sound".
The Settings menu is displayed by pressing the "Quick Settings" button on the remote control. To view a list of settings, go to the "Settings" menu. While watching content, you can also adjust the picture and sound.
You will see the LED light up after pressing any button on the remote control. It is not visible to the naked eye, but only through the camera of a smartphone. If you see the LED light up, it means the remote control is working properly. If you do not see it light up, it means the remote control is faulty.
To reset a universal remote control that can manage multiple devices, press and hold the SET button until the LED light on the remote control becomes steady.
Use a digital camera to identify an infrared remote control. Open the camera on your phone and point it towards the front of the remote control. Most infrared remotes are covered by a black window or a visible bulb.
To find the specific numerical code for the device you want to control, refer to the user manual of the remote control, a sticker label in the battery compartment, or the manufacturer’s website.
If you cannot access the TV menu, look for the code on the label on the back of the TV. The label is usually located in the center of the back panel, at the top. In the latter case, look for the model code indicated after the "Model n." or "Model code" label.
Restart the TV using the remote control. Press and hold the power button on the remote control for about five seconds until the "Power off" message appears. After about a minute, the TV will automatically turn off.
First, locate the "Input" button on the front, side, or bottom of the Insignia TV. Then, select the desired input from the menu that appears using the channel or volume buttons.
The colored buttons A (red), B (green), C (yellow), B (green), C (yellow), and D (blue) are used to access special functions associated with certain Blu-ray discs, as well as other designated features on the TV or other related devices.