You’ve been waiting for this moment all day… After all, you sit or lie comfortably in front of the TV to relax and unplug. But guess what, the pilot decided to ruin your evening. You’ve pressed all the buttons, there’s nothing you can do, he’s refusing to work. What a misfortune! You don’t know whether to laugh or cry anymore. But one thing is for sure, it’s not about throwing in the towel, whether you like it or not, you’ll make it in the end! And we’re going to make it easy for you. Here are some ways to solve it without getting angry.
Why is the remote not working?
Sitting in front of the TV to turn on or watch your favorite show is a moment of grace after a long day of hard work. So of course, when the pilot starts to malfunction or simply refuses to work, there is reason to be annoyed. First of all: breathe calmly and stay calm. Because anger won’t solve anything. Instead, you need to think calmly to try to determine the source of the problem. And that’s even if the match is to start in 10 minutes! Very often, the cause is not immediately obvious. Several reasons can explain this sudden blockage. The good news is that the solution is usually very simple. Here are the options available.
Check the batteries in the remote control
It may seem trivial, but very often these are simply dead batteries. If the battery is low, it is normal for the control to become unresponsive. Therefore, before everything else, you need to make sure of it. Then remove the batteries and insert new ones. Sometimes you even have to turn them over if you don’t have spare batteries on hand. On the other hand, if the problem is not resolved, there is another option to try. Test the batteries on another device. Are they working properly? Well, in that case, go back to the remote compartment and do some cleaning. Sometimes it’s just dirt that’s to blame and blocks the contact. Use a cotton swab soaked in a liquid product suitable for this type of electrical appliance. Usually, the problem will be solved!
Check the signal
Is your remote more fickle than you thought? If the battery replacement wasn’t great, now is the time to check the signal. Most models are IR remote controls: technically, a suitable light-emitting diode is installed on the front and sends a signal (invisible to the naked eye) to the TV. But how do you know if it’s there? The maneuver is very simple, don’t worry. Take your smartphone and turn on the camera. Point it directly at the front of the remote control, where the LED strip is located, an area recognizable by its translucent plastic. Press any button on the remote control and if it emits a signal, you will see the LED light light up or flash. If you don’t see any flashes, it means that the remote control is not emitting any signal.
What to do if the remote control refuses to act?
Well, how do you get out of trouble if replacing the battery didn’t work? Don’t worry, we won’t leave you in this mess, there are other options to try. Starting with this:
