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Sharp TV Remote Not Working

Our remote control does more than making the operation of our Sharp TV convenient, it helps to unlock features that may not otherwise be available. If your remote is no longer working, getting it fixed is a priority.

If your Sharp TV remote is not working, it might be due to dead batteries. To fix this issue, simply replace the old batteries with fresh ones, ensuring they are correctly inserted, and your remote should work smoothly again.

Sometimes, the Sharp TV remote may not work due to signal interference. Electronic devices like fluorescent lights or other remotes can disrupt the signal. To resolve this, eliminate any potential sources of interference, and ensure there’s a clear line of sight between the remote and the TV sensor.

Man holding a remote while pointing at the TV

A dirty or obstructed remote sensor on the TV can cause it to malfunction. To fix this, gently clean the sensor with a soft cloth and make sure there are no obstructions in front of it, allowing the remote’s signal to reach the TV effectively.

Sharp TV Remote Not Working

As with anything electronic, the repair of a remote is not always going to be done in the same way. The following options may also be used to help.

Restart the TV – Turning the TV off and on may help to refresh things and get the TV remote working again. This is assuming that it is a problem with the TV and not with the remote control.

You may also need to do a more robust restart of the TV. It is something that needs done from time to time because it flushes the memory cache and helps to refresh everything so that the TV operates more smoothly.

Start with your sharp TV turned on and unplug it from the wall. Make sure that you leave the plug out for at least one minute and preferably, for up to 10 minutes.

After the appropriate time has elapsed, plug the TV back in again and press the power button. This will help to refresh the system and get things working again.

Include the Remote Control – Along with unplugging the TV and leaving it unplugged for 30 seconds, you might also remove the batteries from the remote control and push the power button on the remote for 30 seconds.

Replace the batteries in the remote and plug the TV back in. You should then push every button on the remote control, starting with the power button and working your way from left to right and down the remote.

This process will help to put the TV back in sync with your remote control. It’s a last-ditch effort but it does help in some cases.

Sharp TV Remote Not Connecting/Pairing

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If the remote control is not pairing with your Sharp TV, there are some things you can do to get it working again.

Resetting the remote control will often automatically put in pairing mode so it is recognized by the TV. Remove the batteries from the remote, push the power button for 30 seconds and then replace the batteries. If you are using a universal remote, this process may also help but you may need to reprogram the remote using a special code.

Removing the batteries from the remote and unplugging the TV for up to 10 minutes may also help. Some people have found it helpful to push every single button on the remote control while the batteries are removed.

Although it is not fully understood why this may work, it is thought that it might help to reset the remote if somebody accidentally pushed all the buttons on it at one time. This could happen if someone fell asleep on the remote.

Check with the manufacturer’s instructions on any universal remote you are using to see how to put it in pairing mode. You might also need to do this in conjunction with unplugging the TV and plugging it back in so they talk to each other properly.

Sharp TV Remote Not Responding

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It is common for a remote control to stop responding to pushing the buttons. It is also frustrating, and typically easy to fix.

If your Sharp TV remote is no longer responding, the easiest way to fix it is to disconnect the TV completely. This would include removing all accessories and cables from the TV. After doing so, unplug the TV and wait 10 minutes. Plug the TV in, push the power button and it should recognize the remote.

There may also be problems with the remote control that need to be addressed. This could include batteries that have drained and may need to be replaced.

Many of us tend to wait until the last minute to change the batteries. We start to recognize that they need to be changed because we have to point the remote control directly at the TV or perhaps even get a little closer to get it to work.

Using high-quality batteries in the remote control will help it to work more effectively. We should also keep some on hand and change them periodically, especially if we notice the remote is not responding as well as it should.

You might also want to check the batteries, even if you have recently replaced them. We tend to take batteries from one device and put them in another and someone in your home may have done so without your knowledge.

Resetting the TV is also an option that can help a Sharp TV remote to be recognized by the TV. Here is how to reset your TV properly.

1. Unplug the TV from the wall. Some people have also found it effective to unplug any other cables they have access to.

2. Wait at least five minutes before plugging the TV back in. If it doesn’t work the first time, you may try unplugging it for a longer amount of time.

3. Plug the TV in and push the power button.

Resetting the TV in this way will flush the memory cache and help the unit to run more smoothly. It might help with recognizing the remote but in any case, your TV will work better.

Sharp TV Remote Not Changing Channels

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Is your sharp TV remote no longer changing channels? Here are some things to do to fix the issue.

Any problem with the remote no longer responding to buttons being pushed is often associated with the batteries. Replace the existing batteries with high-quality batteries and make sure they are installed properly. You can typically test the batteries by getting as close to the TV as possible and pushing the channel button. It may respond if you are closer.

You should also make sure there are batteries in the remote control. This is something that is often overlooked, but it is a real possibility in many homes.

At times, people may take batteries out of the remote to use them in another device. If you have others in your home that could have done this, then it is worth opening the compartment on the remote control and checking to make sure the batteries are there.

If there has been any damage to the TV remote recently, such as spilling liquid on it, you may need to open the remote and clean the rocker arm.

Opening the remote will likely void any warranty that you have on it. Make sure that the remote isn’t under warranty, because it may be replaced if it is.

Sharp TV Remote Won’t Control Volume

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One of the most common reasons we use our remote is to turn the volume of the TV up and down. Here are some things to check if the remote is no longer working in this way.

The top reason why a sharp TV remote is no longer controlling the volume is that the batteries need to be replaced. Some functions on the remote may work better than others when the batteries are dying and you might find that you have to continually point the remote directly at the TV to get the volume controls working.

Replacing the batteries is an easy fix and it is often enough to get the remote working again.

There also may be other issues that are causing the sound not to work. This includes any external sound device that you may have plugged into the TV.

You might try turning the volume the entire way up on the TV, using the buttons on the TV set. After doing so, adjust the volume on the soundbar or other external device.

All too often, we use universal remotes that adjust the sound on the TV and also on the external devices we may be using. If someone has adjusted the TV volume, it can affect the volume controls for the external sound device.

Have a different brand smart tv? Please check out our article on Smart TV Remote Not Working to find your specific TV brand.

Copyright protected content owner: ReadyToDIY.com and was initially posted on October 25, 2021.

Sharp TV Remote No Wifi

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In any home that is connected, we rely on Wi-Fi for the operation of almost any of our electronic devices. This includes our Sharp TV remote, which sometimes may experience problems.

If the Wi-Fi is no longer working on your Sharp TV remote, you can turn things on by using the menu button on the TV itself. After accessing the menu, you can adjust anything that is necessary on the TV. You can also check the network settings to make sure that the Wi-Fi is up and running. In many cases, it is a network issue that needs correcting in the home.

If you are having Wi-Fi issues, resetting the router is the first step to take. This can be done by unplugging the router and any cables and waiting a few minutes before plugging it back in again.

Give your router a few minutes to boot up and get connected. You may notice lights flashing and lights may still be flashing after it has fully booted. That is normal operation.

Check the Wi-Fi on another device, such as your computer or a tablet. You can then see if you can reestablish Wi-Fi on your sharp remote.

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Anytime your sharp TV remote is not working, the first step to getting it working again is changing the batteries. It’s an easy step that is all too often overlooked. Use high-quality batteries and make sure they are installed in the remote control properly. Otherwise, there may be something blocking the signal between the remote control and the TV.

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