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Erm, any idea how to change TV channels when the remote control won't work?

(40 Posts)
travelsafar Sun 04-Jun-17 08:43:37

Make sure you have the batteries in the right way round. My mum, god bless her, couldnt get her remote to work once, when i went round to see what was wrong she had batteries in incorrectly!!!!

BlueBelle Sun 04-Jun-17 05:41:37

Do you know I had a hic cup the other week with the remote and thought exactly that, how the heck do you change stations with no remote. No buttons to be seen anywhere
I think I ll google it in case now
I liked it when you a 'seeable' alternative on the tv

Tizliz Sat 03-Jun-17 22:46:25

Part of the trim at the bottom edge lifts up on my panasonic - you can't see it just feel for it.

You are not missing anything so don't worry

phoenix Sat 03-Jun-17 21:57:01

Thank you all for responding, appreciated as always.

Himself has reappeared, post huff hmm and is now back in charge of the TV.

I am going to leave him to it, bath and book beckon!

tanith Sat 03-Jun-17 21:55:58

There apps to let you control your tv from your phone. One is called universal TV remote control. Hubby has one on his phone.

merlotgran Sat 03-Jun-17 21:52:52

Ours are almost impossible to locate down the side but they're there.

Have you thought of googling the make and see if there are some instructions online. YouTube has just about everything.

ninathenana Sat 03-Jun-17 21:48:31

Turn the TV round and use a torch to search all around edge. Ours are tucked right in and need a flippin pencil to push.

cornergran Sat 03-Jun-17 21:41:48

There will be buttons somewhere. usually hidden on the edge of the tv. Very small, though. The suggestion to Google is a good one. I nearly committed murder when minding Littlest when the remote vanished and there was an urgent need for Fireman Sam. Once I found the very small buttons normal service was resumed. Good luck. You can do it!

rosesarered Sat 03-Jun-17 21:08:19

Buy a new remote! It may be the best answer, and go tv less this evening.

phoenix Sat 03-Jun-17 21:04:09

Thanks all, can't find any buttons, Mr P has gone off in a huff after changing the batteries didn't work, I'm attempting to stay calm and see if I can sort it. Ha!

Ana Sat 03-Jun-17 21:01:32

Oh I live in dread of that happening!

Must remember to ask one of my GDs how to do it next time they're here - they're bound to know!

Coolgran65 Sat 03-Jun-17 20:58:39

I don't have a clue..... Do you have an instruction manual anywhere?

Or Google the make and model of your television for instructions?

Good luck with that 'un confused

Cherrytree59 Sat 03-Jun-17 20:56:42

Gently draw your fingers all around the TV frame there maybe some very small control buttons .
Are you linked up to DVD box you maybe able to change channels with DVD remote.
We have BT vision and can use that to change channels
Good lucksmile

whitewave Sat 03-Jun-17 20:53:53

Aren't there buttons on the tv?

phoenix Sat 03-Jun-17 20:45:51

Evening all, well, what it says in the title, really confused

For some reason the remote control has gone on strike, have tried changing the batteries, given it a shake and a damn good talking to, but to no avail.

Starting to get a tad miffed now, actually change that to mightily pissed off, especially as we only have 1 television!

Yes, I know, it's a first world problem.