Vizio remote is more critical for the usage of the TV as compared to other remotes as it provides ‘Smart TV’ controls which allows you to use and navigate to various applications.
What Causes Vizio Remote not Working?
After careful analysis of the user reports, our team of experts was able to find the following causes of “Vizio Remote not Working”. Before moving on with the solutions, we should make sure if the remote is emitting IR (if you are using IR remote). It can be achieved with a simple camera test. You can use a digital camera or a camera on a mobile phone. If all the buttons don’t work then the remote may be faulty (trying the last solution might solve the problem or otherwise take it to repair shop or buy a new one). If only some buttons don’t work, their contacts may be dirty or worn out through use (take it to repair shop or buy a new one). If all buttons are working then you should proceed with the troubleshooting process.
How to Fix Vizio TV Remote?
Power Cycle the Remote
Remains of power or more technically, the power residues can cause Vizio remote to stop working. Power cycling the remote resets it and drains all the power residues which are left even if you are not using the remote. Power cycling is usually done to ensure that all the temporary configurations are reset completely. This may fix any error configurations in the remote. This can also loosen a button on the remote you may not have realized was wedged down. Now check if your remote has started to function properly.
Power Cycle the TV
A Vizio TV may become unresponsive to all inputs like changing the channel with the remote control if it itself is in an error state or some of its parameters are not working. Power cycling the TV may solve the problem. We followed the same methodology in the previous article. Check the remote control again to see if it is working fine.
Reset Remote to Clear the Memory (Universal Remotes)
Vizio Universal Remotes have a more common error of memory stuck to a specific point or device. In that case, resetting these remotes may solve the problem. This method won’t work on non-universal remotes. After clearing your remote’s memory, you will need to reconnect it to your different devices like a DVD player as connections of these devices will be reset. Now check if your remote has started to function properly.
Remove Blockage to TV Sensor
Your Vizio smart TV remote may not be working because the IR sensor on the TV is blocked and cannot get the IR signal. The IR sensor of the TV is normally located either on the bottom left or bottom right of the TV. Even transparent objects can block the infrared signal from your remote like the protective plastic wrap that is shipped with new TVs. If the TV powers on or off then you something was blocking the IR signal.
Change the Power Source
Abnormality of the power quality being delivered to a device is called “Dirty Power”. These abnormalities are like voltage variations, low power factor, frequency variations, and power surges. If your TV is plugged-in to a dirty power source, then you can suffer from Vizio Remote not Working. Now check if the remote is functioning properly.
Restrict Electronics Interference
Our life is full of electronic gadgets nowadays. These electronic devices emit different types of radiations and if these radiations are interfering with the IR signal of the remote then this phenomenon can cause the remote to stop working. Now check if the remote is functioning properly.
Use of Remote Apps on Mobile
Many mobile apps can turn your mobile device into a remote. Using one of them can solve the problem. For details have a look at Universal Remote Apps.
Check the Batteries
Batteries power the remote to perform its functions. If the battery power has been drained or the contact points of the remote have rusted or Carbon (the white substance) formed over it, you can suffer from the Vizio remote not working. Most Vizio remotes usually use two AA batters or two AAA batteries Now check if your remote has started to function properly. If your remote is still not working, then try to use another Vizio remote with the TV and if the other remote is working fine then replace your remote. Most VIZIO remotes work with most VIZIO TV’s. And if that other remote is not working with the TV, then, it would be a good idea to have your TV checked from a repair shop. And if that other remote is functioning normally, then replace your Vizio Remote as your Vizio remote may have internal or external damage that is causing it not to function correctly. You can replace the remote with either another Vizio remote or a universal remote.
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