Philips has long been one of the leaders in producing high-quality TVs. Their Smart TV can work consistently for a long time, but what about the remotes. After all, remote controls for TVs can break down more often, because you use them all the time, making mechanical actions. You are constantly pressing buttons, sometimes the remote control can accidentally fall or something worse can happen. In this case, some of the mechanisms can get damaged. If your remote control is broken, you will most likely have to switch channels by walking up to the TV. If you have a Smart TV, you are more likely to be able to connect your smartphone to the TV and use it as a remote control.
Anyway, if your remote control isn’t working, it can be a really frustrating experience. So, here is how to fix your Philips TV remote not working.
Why does Philips TV remote not work
The most common reason for a Phillips TV remote not working is a low battery. This can start out sluggish performance and soon no button will work. Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed correctly so that the remote will work without problems.
There may be other reasons why the Philip TV remote control doesn’t work, and some of them require you to open the remote control and perform certain actions. Make sure the remote control is out of warranty before doing so.
What to do if Philips TV remote is not woking
If your Phillips TV remote control isn’t working, there are probably only a few functions that aren’t working properly. It is a good idea to try using the remote and see if the other functions work as they normally should. If you see that some functions work and others don’t, the problem may be with the remote’s batteries. When they run out, some functions may work slower than others. By replacing the batteries, you will help the remote work to its full potential. Get closer to the TV and see if the remote can work as it should. It may not be transmitting the correct signal if the batteries are dead or if something is obstructing the signal between the remote and the TV.
Sometimes you’ll need to reconfigure the remote, and this process will take some time. Here’s how to do it:
- First of all, remove the batteries from the remote control.
- Press all buttons on the remote control and hold them down for 3 seconds. You have to do it one by one, including the VCR, DVD, and any other buttons you see on the remote control.
- After that, make sure you have engaged all the switches on the remote control and give a few seconds for each of them to respond.
How to fix Philips TV remote not pairing
If you want your Philips TV remote control to work properly, it must be paired with the TV. If the pairing process isn’t running, here is how to fix it.
One of the first things you have to check if your Phillips TV remote control isn’t pairing is the batteries power in the remote control. Make sure you replace the batteries and put them in the right direction. You can then check a few functions at random to see if they work before you go into pairing mode.
How to pair Philips TV remote control with Philips TV
If you want to pair Philips remote with your Philips TV, you have to follow these steps:
- Put the remote control in erase mode, which returns everything to its original state so that pairing can happen automatically.
- Next, press and hold the “Menu” and “OK” button on the remote control for 5 seconds.
- After that, power the TV off and back on and you will be prompted to pair the remote control again.
Keep in mind that Philip TVs are capable of storing information from more than one remote control. In some cases, they can be paired with up to five remote controls. This is very convenient, but can also lead to conflict. If the TV is connected to another remote, or if you have paired your current remote with another TV in the house, this can cause a conflict. As a way to overcome this difficulty, bring the remote very close to the Phillips logo on the TV. It should be a few inches away, at which point press the red and blue buttons simultaneously.
As the remote is so close to the radio signal, it will pair with this TV and will not receive a signal from an external source, which will cause pairing problems. After successful pairing, a message will appear on the TV screen.
