This minHour teaches you how to program your RCA universal remote for use with a TV or TV component (e.g., a DVD player) when your remote doesn’t have a “Code Search” button. You can use the official RCA website to find your remote’s programming code for your preferred item and then enter it using the … Read more
No matter how good your remote is, it will get dirty and wear out from frequent use. Even if some of the keys have stopped working or have to be pushed really hard, they can be fixed. The most common problem has to do with the keypad’s conductivity with the circuit board. Open up the … Read more
An ONN universal remote can control up to four different audio and video devices, including televisions, DVD players, audio, satellite, cable, and VCRs. This minHour teaches you how to program your ONN universal remote control by entering device codes or using the automatic code search feature. Using Automatic Code Search Turn on the device you … Read more
When you order Virgin Media, you’ll get a box and a remote. This minHour will teach you how to connect a Virgin V6 or TiVo remote to control your TV automatically and manually. Connecting Automatically Turn on your TV. To proceed through this process, your TV has to be on. The remote will automatically work … Read more
As older Samsung remotes break down (like if the button icons have been worn away or they are too hard to press), you’ll need to replace them. If your TV supports the Smart Remote, it will attempt to sync with the Samsung TV automatically when the new Smart Remote has working batteries; however, you can … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to pair a new remote to an Amazon Firestick. You can easily pair a new Amazon remote to an Amazon Firestick by pressing and holding the Home button on the remote. Or, if your TV supports HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (HDMI-CEC) you can also connect an HDMI-CEC compatible remote by … Read more
Philips universal remotes are neat devices that can be programmed to operate almost any television, DVD player, Blu-ray device, set-top box, or cable box. While the setup process is different for every unique model, the gist is generally the same. You’ll hold the device button down until a light blinks, enter the code for your … Read more
Setting up your GE Universal Remote to control your TV, DVD player, gaming systems, and other devices is easy—you can program it manually by entering a code or by searching for a code automatically. This minHour guide will help you search for the right codes for your GE Universal Remote, and teach you how to … Read more
By connecting your laptop to your TV, you can turn almost any TV—even TVs that aren’t “smart”—into a full-fledged media center. Whether you connect with an HDMI cable or wirelessly through AirPlay, Miracast, or Chromecast, hooking up your PC or Mac laptop to your TV is easier than you think. This tutorial will show you … Read more
This minHour will show you how to add CyberFlix on your Smart TV including using a Firestick or any TV that uses an Android TV box. You will first need to download an app called “Downloader” from the default app store that will allow you to get files from the internet. Since you will need … Read more
This minHour will teach you how to update firmware on an LG Smart TV automatically and manually. If you have internet connected to your TV, you can update automatically in Settings; however, if you don’t have internet going to your TV, you’ll need to download the firmware update on your computer, then use a USB … Read more
If you bought a new Samsung SmartTV, you’ll want to register the TV to make sure you’re getting the best level of support for your product. We’ll show you how to create a Samsung account and register any Samsung Smart TV in minutes! Creating an Account on the Samsung Website Go to https://account.samsung.com/membership/intro in a … Read more
Do you want to change the name of your Amazon Fire TV Stick? If you purchased a Fire Stick through your Amazon account, a device name may have been assigned for you. Luckily, you’re able to rename your Fire Stick in a few easy steps. You’ll need access to the Amazon website or the Amazon … Read more
If you sell or dispose of a smart TV without resetting it, the next person to turn it on might be able to access your streaming service accounts like Netflix and Hulu! Restoring your smart TV to its original factory settings only take a few minutes, and it’ll remove all of your accounts, apps, and … Read more
Are the pre-installed apps on your smart TV not enough? Fortunately, you can download apps from the App store. This minHour article teaches you how to download apps on a Samsung smart TV, and how to keep them updated. This minHour article will also teach you how to rearrange the apps on your home screen, … Read more
Do you want to unpair an Amazon Fire Stick remote? You might have a replacement to a faulty remote or simply want to declutter your paired devices. As long as you have the new Fire Stick remote connected to your Fire TV, you’ll be able to unpair your old remote in a few simple steps. … Read more
Do you want to stream live and local content on your Amazon Fire Stick? This could easily be achieved by adding local channels to your device or linking your streaming services with a Live TV add-on. Fire Stick offers free apps with over a hundred channels, but you’ll need a subscription for featured channels or … Read more
Do you need to clear the cache on your Samsung Smart TV? Clearing the cache on your electronic devices can help make them run faster, protect them from malware and viruses, and improve app performance. You’ve probably heard about how to clear the cache on your web browsers, computers, and mobile phones. But how do … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to set up your smart TV to connect to the internet. You can usually connect to router wirelessly on Wi-Fi, or use an Ethernet cable to set up a wired connection. Connecting to Wi-Fi Open your smart TV’s menu. Hit the Menu button on your TV remote to view your … Read more
Even if your TV isn’t “smart,” you can easily convert it to a smart TV without paying an arm and a leg. By connecting a streaming device or gaming console to your normal TV’s HDMI port, you can connect your TV to the internet, fire up your favorite streaming apps like Netflix and Hulu, and … Read more