The CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) feature is available on all Sharp TV models. Enabling this feature allows you to control HDMI-connected devices with a single remote. i.e., You can turn on or off devices, adjust volume, control media playback, and more. This article describes step-by-step instructions for turning on the HDMI CEC feature on all Sharp TV models.
How Does HDMI CEC Work?
If you have connected a soundbar, set-top box, or Blu-Ray player to a Sharp TV using an HDMI cable, you can effortlessly control it using the TV remote. However, you should enable this feature on your TV settings to make it work. The HDMI CEC setting has different names, as listed below.
- Sharp Android TV: HDMI Control
- Sharp Google TV: HDMI Control
- Sharp Roku TV: 1-touch play
- Sharp Aquos TV: AQOUS Link Control
How to Disable or Enable HDMI CEC on Sharp TV
Follow the below guidelines to turn on or off CEC control based on your Sharp TV model.
Sharp Android TV
1. Grab the TV remote and press the Power button to switch on the Sharp TV.
2. Hit the Settings icon on the Home screen.
3. From the drop-down options, click Device Preferences and tap HDMI CEC.
4. On the CEC Control page, toggle ON the CEC Switch option.
Sharp Google TV
1. Press the Power button on the Sharp TV remote to turn it on.
2. Using the remote control, head to the Settings Menu on the Sharp TV.
3. Choose Channels & Inputs and select the Inputs section.
4. Scroll down and select Control Other Devices (CEC).
5. Now, enable or disable the HDMI Control by toggling the switch.
Sharp Roku TV
1. Go to the home page on the Sharp Roku TV and click the Settings option.
2. Head to System settings and select Control Other Devices.
3. Scroll down the options, choose System audio control, and check the box to enable it.
4. Select the 1-touch play option, which automatically switches the active input of your Roku player when you press any remote key.
Sharp Aquos TV
1. Press the Home button on the Sharp Aquos TV remote.
2. Head to the System settings and choose AQUOS Link Setup.
3. Turn On or Off the AQUOS Link Control based on your preference.
Once you enable Aquos Link Control, you can control devices connected to your TV’s HDMI port.
FAQ
You can use the HDMI-CEC feature for playback controls, master volume control, and turning on/off other devices or putting them in standby mode.
Go to the TV settings and look for CEC-related options in the System or Advanced category.
If HDMI CEC doesn’t work on your TV, inspect the HDMI cable and check if they are connected firmly. Also, check if the connected device is CEC-compatible and restart the Sharp TV.
