I could really use some help or advice because I’m at my wits’ end trying to make this new setup work smoothly. For the past few years, I’ve slowly gotten into streaming. My setup used to be:
Samsung 65” TV
DirecTV
Nvidia Shield Pro (added a couple of years ago)
Everything worked great, I could easily switch inputs and control everything with my DirecTV remote.
About three months ago, we upgraded to a new LG 77” TV, and that’s when the problems started. The LG operating system (webOS) seems to want to control everything, which makes using other remotes nearly impossible.
Now, if I want to switch from HDMI 1 (DirecTV) to HDMI 3 (Nvidia Shield), I have to press three buttons on the LG remote just to get there. Before, I could simply hold a button on the DirecTV remote and change inputs instantly. Super convenient!
Has anyone else run into this issue with LG’s software or input switching? Any tips or workarounds to make it less of a hassle?
I’ve been thinking about trying a Sofabaton remote, but I’m open to any suggestions.
Make sure CEC (consumer electronics control) is turned on on all of your devices; I think LG calls it SIMPLINK.
You theoretically should just have to push the home button on your Shield and it would turn on and switch to the Shield’s input but there can be Voodoo involved with CEC.
Thank you Scooby! CEC is turned on and regarding the Shield, when I used the Samsung, that worked. I would hit the Power button on the Shield remote and the TV would switch inputs and everything was clean. That doesn’t work any longer for some odd reason.
I know for a fact that the Shield will work like that with a 2023 LG since it did with mine. I never touched the TV remote. But unfortunately, I don’t have my Shield hooked up right now and can’t find the power supply for it to test right now.
Double check the CEC setting on the Shield, I remember it has detailed CEC settings.
Also check in this thread, maybe someone can help. Sorry I couldn’t help more.
I took the plunge with SofaBaton. It takes a bit to setup and I had many devices and a handful of remotes that was so frustrating! So I have felt your pain, but no longer. It has solved all my remote issues and is reliable and has exceeded my expectations at every level. Good Luck to You
This is probably not the exact solution you want to hear, because it will cost you a bit more money! Since I wasn’t happy with the sound coming from the TV anyway, buying a soundbar took care of improving the sound, and being able to connect the TV and two other devices to the soundbar. I use a Sofabaton remote to control all three devices, plus the soundbar. I run my TV, nVidia Shield Pro, and a ROKU box through HDMI connections on my soundbar. Easy to switch between HDMI connections and control all your devices with one remote, AND it sounds better!
Thank you for your reply! I tried the Sofabaton last year and was unable to find a profile to match or control my Shield. Could you tell me what profile you use? Or post it somehow so I can download it? Also, which model Sofabaton do you use? X1S, X2, or U2?
Since I wasn’t happy with the sound coming from the TV anyway, buying a soundbar took care of improving the sound, and being able to connect the TV and two other devices to the soundbar. I use a Sofabaton remote to control all three devices, plus the soundbar. I run my TV, nVidia Shield Pro, and a ROKU box through HDMI connections on my soundbar. Easy to switch between HDMI connections and control all your devices with one remote, AND it sounds better!