It is possible to start the HDMI input as the default input mode on the LG TV. As a result, you can skip the home screen and catch up on your TV shows or movies quickly as soon as you turn on the TV.
In this comprehensive guide, we will explain how to make your HDMI input start up while turning on your LG TV.
How to Make Default HDMI Input on LG TV
To make an HDMI Input default on the LG TV, you can follow three methods. Let’s see them in detail in the following.
Via Settings (webOS 6.0):
1. Using your remote, go to Settings → General → System options.
2. Then, you should navigate to Additional Settings and click on Home Settings.
3. Now, go to Power On Screen and select the Recent Input option using your remote.
Via Home Dashboard (webOS 6.0):
1. While on the home screen, press the Input button on your TV remote and choose the Home Dashboard option.
2. Now, you should choose any one HDMI input from the list. Choosing it will give the input a green tick mark.
3. The green ticked HDMI input will be kept default when you turn on your TV.
Via Hotel Mode (wbeOS 4.0 and 6.0):
To continue this procedure, you should provoke Hotel Mode on your LG TV. If you’re okay with this, proceed to the next steps.
1. Turn on your LG TV and hold the Settings button on the TV remote until you see the program number/input name on the screen.
2. Next, you should press the 1 1 0 5 number to activate hotel mode on your TV.
3. Once you see a pop-up on your TV, choose the Power On Default option.
4. Now, navigate through the options and select the Input option on your TV.
5. From the list of inputs, choose any one and make it default.
Upon following these methods, you can easily access your TV streams without changing the input on LG TV.
How to Fix LG TV Not Recognizing HDMI Input
When you change the input on your TV manually, do you see a black screen or no signal message on LG TV? If so, there is a problem with the external device connectivity. When the connectivity or the device is damaged, you might find your TV not recognizing HDMI input. If you face this issue, then follow the methods on the list to fix it.
- Unplug the HDMI cable and connect it firmly to the TV.
- Check for HDMI cable/port damage.
- Clean the dust in HDMI ports.
- Update LG TV.
Following the standard process, you can set an HDMI Input default and launch it at the start of your LG TV. If you have any difficulties with the steps, visit my community forum to find answers and have a reliable discussion.