How to connect a wireless keyboard to your TV
Modern technology is designed in such a way that you can attach a mouse, keyboard, etc. to it. With their help, you can use various applications through the TV.
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How to connect a wireless keyboard to TV
Let's look at several options for connecting a wireless keypad to a TV:
- In order to connect it, you must perform the following steps: go to the Settings Menu, select System and go to Device Manager, and then select Keyboard. But this connection will only be possible if the TV supports this function.
Important! Before connecting a wireless keyboard, you first need to study the instructions and find out which device will correspond to this TV model.
- If the TV has a function such as Bluetooth, the connection is made by turning it on through the Menu and Device Manager. After running this command, the TV will begin searching for the keypad, and when it finds it, it will ask you to connect, to which you must agree.
How to connect a wireless keyboard to Smart TV
When connecting a wireless device to Smart TV, you do not need to specifically install programs or drivers. It is enough to perform a number of actions:
- Include the transceiver, which is included in the package when purchasing a wireless keyboard, into the USB connector.
- On the keypad, press the ON button and then Connect.
- A message about connecting this device will pop up on the TV screen and a cursor will appear, which will indicate that work has begun.
If this connection does not occur, then you should: in the “Device Manager” select the “Keyboard” item and in the window that opens, when the name of the keyboard pops up, you will need to agree to the request. As a result, the message “Connection established” will appear.
What problems may arise and how to fix them
You may experience problems connecting a wireless device to your TV. To eliminate them, you should:
- Read the TV instructions to find out which device models are suitable for this device. If it doesn’t indicate anything about this, then use the Internet to search for this information.
Important! In most cases they should have a common manufacturer.
- Flash the TV using the Internet or a flash card.
You can reflash your TV using the Internet: in the Menu, select “Support”, and then “Software Update”. Click on “Update now”, the TV will find the new firmware and the “Install” request will immediately appear on the screen, to which you must answer with consent. After automatic installation, the TV will turn itself off and on, only after that you can start watching. After this action, try connecting the keyboard again.
TV firmware using a flash card: using the World Wide Web on the manufacturer’s website, you should download the latest firmware for your TV model. Format the flash drive to FAT32 format, copy the firmware to it and open this file.The application will automatically launch and install. Insert the flash card into the USB connector of the TV, go to the Menu and select “Software Update”, and then “Update Now”. The TV will find the firmware on the flash card and install it.