{"id":1183,"date":"2022-06-18T06:55:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T05:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/?p=1183"},"modified":"2022-06-18T06:55:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-18T05:55:32","slug":"samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung TV Stuck on One Channel: Causes &#038; Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung TVs are good and lovable until a problem arises and you start having a different emotion. For instance, your TV might be stuck on one channel or continually scrolling and scanning through channels.<\/p>\n<p>Is your Samsung TV stuck on one channel? Don\u2019t fret even when you\u2019ve tried different troubleshooting tips and are starting to get frustrated.<\/p>\n<p>Follow along in this guide as we provide answers to this problem by explaining the causes and giving proven how-to-fix methods to solve it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1185\" src=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel.jpg\" alt=\"samsung tv stuck on one channel\" width=\"640\" height=\"409\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/#Samsung_TV_Stuck_On_One_Channel_Likely_Causes\" title=\"Samsung TV Stuck On One Channel: Likely Causes\">Samsung TV Stuck On One Channel: Likely Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/#Samsung_TV_Stuck_On_One_Channel_DIY_Fixes\" title=\"Samsung TV Stuck On One Channel: DIY Fixes\">Samsung TV Stuck On One Channel: DIY Fixes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/#1_Program_Your_Remote_With_The_Cable_Box\" title=\"1. Program Your Remote With The Cable Box\">1. Program Your Remote With The Cable Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/#2_Check_Your_Remote_Control\" title=\"2. Check Your Remote Control\">2. Check Your Remote Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/#3_Try_Different_Methods_Of_Changing_Channels\" title=\"3. Try Different Methods Of Changing Channels\">3. Try Different Methods Of Changing Channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/#4_Reset_The_Remote_Control\" title=\"4. Reset The Remote Control\">4. Reset The Remote Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/#5_Remove_Any_Obstruction_Between_The_Remote_And_The_Receiver\" title=\"5. Remove Any Obstruction Between The Remote And The Receiver\">5. Remove Any Obstruction Between The Remote And The Receiver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/#6_Reset_Your_Samsung_TV_And_Cable_Box\" title=\"6. Reset Your Samsung TV And Cable Box\">6. Reset Your Samsung TV And Cable Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/#7_Restore_Your_TV_To_Factory_Settings\" title=\"7. Restore Your TV To Factory Settings\">7. Restore Your TV To Factory Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel\/#8_Contact_Manufacturers_Support\" title=\"8. Contact Manufacturer\u2019s Support\">8. Contact Manufacturer\u2019s Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_TV_Stuck_On_One_Channel_Likely_Causes\"><\/span>Samsung TV Stuck On One Channel: Likely Causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most commonly, your Samsung Tv is stuck on one channel because the remote has a problem, and old or worn-out remote are the leading causes. For simplicity\u2019s sake, we\u2019ve highlighted the likely reasons for the problem.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Old or worn-out remote<\/li>\n<li>Unprogrammed remote<\/li>\n<li>Spoilt or dead remote battery<\/li>\n<li>Obstruction between the remote and the receiver<\/li>\n<li>Channel Unavailability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_TV_Stuck_On_One_Channel_DIY_Fixes\"><\/span>Samsung TV Stuck On One Channel: DIY Fixes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your Samsung TV stuck on one channel is not a cause for alarm, provided you have the proper troubleshooting. To solve your worries, we have provided the best diagnosis to fix this problem without consulting a technician. Follow the methods below accordingly to successfully change your TV channel<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Program_Your_Remote_With_The_Cable_Box\"><\/span>1. Program Your Remote With The Cable Box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first step is double-checking if your Samsung remote is set up with the cable box. This fix is often overlooked, but it\u2019s likely to cause the problem. A cable box is the television decoder that enables you to watch cable TV, and you can connect it with your TV in different ways. Do you use a cable box? Then you can connect with your Samsung Tv remote as follow<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Switch off the cable box<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Cable<\/strong> or <strong>Mode<\/strong> on your remote, depending on the version you\u2019re using.<\/li>\n<li>Press the <strong>Set<\/strong> button to program the remote<\/li>\n<li>Enter the remote code (press the numbered buttons on your remote). You should follow the instructions on your user\u2019s manual to get the code.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the remote top is facing the cable box and press the <strong>Power<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These steps will program your remote with the cable box, and you should be able to switch between different channels.<\/p>\n<p>Is your TV still stuck on a channel? Then read on as we provide more tips<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_Your_Remote_Control\"><\/span>2. Check Your Remote Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your remote is an essential tool for changing the channel on your TV. Have you checked for any faults with the remote? Are you sure the battery is good? Are the buttons working correctly? If the buttons are ok, you\u2019ll see the light blinking at the top of the remote as you press the button.<\/p>\n<p>Then you should also check if the remote emits an Infrared (IR) signal. Samsung gives an easy DIY way to check that. All you need is the TV remote and your phone camera. Follow the steps below to run the test.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Point the remote to the phone or tablet camera<\/li>\n<li>Turn on your phone or tablet camera<\/li>\n<li>Press the remote <strong>Power<\/strong> button and hold it directly towards the camera<\/li>\n<li>While pointing it towards the camera, inspect the camera screen. If the remote is working fine, a light will be coming from the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the remote is bad, you\u2019ll need to replace it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Try_Different_Methods_Of_Changing_Channels\"><\/span>3. Try Different Methods Of Changing Channels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rather than pressing a particular button or method to change your channel, you can try to use a different approach to see if the problem will be solved. Samsung has many ways of changing channels, and you\u2019ll use different combinations of buttons for each method. Below are some other techniques or combinations you can try.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the TV buttons as you would use the up and down arrow keys on your remote.<\/li>\n<li>Press the TV channel number on your remote buttons, then press the <strong>Enter<\/strong> button<\/li>\n<li>Use the PRE-CH Button to choose the last channel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your Samsung TV is still stuck on one channel? Then try a different remote control or follow the further tips we provided below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Reset_The_Remote_Control\"><\/span>4. Reset The Remote Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Resetting your Tv remote control can do an excellent job of resolving the problem too. You can reset the remote as follow;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove the remote batteries<\/li>\n<li>Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds<\/li>\n<li>Return the batteries and check whether the problem is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Remove_Any_Obstruction_Between_The_Remote_And_The_Receiver\"><\/span>5. Remove Any Obstruction Between The Remote And The Receiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you still can\u2019t change between TV channels, there may be signal interference between the TV remote and the receiver. It\u2019s a long shot, but maybe something is obstructing the infrared signal between your TV remote &amp; the receiver. Possible things you should look out for include;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any form of Lightening<\/li>\n<li>An object or wall<\/li>\n<li>Other electronics<\/li>\n<li>An obstruction blocking the TV sensor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To check if something is blocking the TV sensor, use the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Point the remote control directly towards the TV.<\/li>\n<li>Press your remote power button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The led indicator on your TV should blink. Otherwise, something is blocking the way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reset_Your_Samsung_TV_And_Cable_Box\"><\/span>6. Reset Your Samsung TV And Cable Box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can soft reset your Samsung Tv and the cable box to fix the problem too. It\u2019s one of the simplest methods to get your TV switching between channels again. A soft reset is preferable to a hard reset because it\u2019s better for cases when the input source in the TV is wrong, or there\u2019s a problem with the signal coming from the cable box. You can soft reset both devices as follows:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disconnects the power cords of both devices for about 10 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Reconnect the power cords and wait for some minutes for the process to complete.<\/li>\n<li>You should be able to switch channels. You can select the appropriate HDMI input source with your remote control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Restore_Your_TV_To_Factory_Settings\"><\/span>7. Restore Your TV To Factory Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Restoring your TV to factory settings is the final step of diagnosing the channel problem and should also be tried when all options have failed. This process will reset your TV to how it came from the factory. Consequently, you\u2019ll lose all the adjustments you\u2019ve made on your TV, including your saved channels, timers, and other settings. Follow the steps below to restore your Samsung TV to factory settings<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press the <strong>Menu\/Home<\/strong> button and select <strong>Support<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Navigate using the arrow keys and choose <strong>Self-diagnosis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Reset<\/strong> Smart Hub with the middle directional button<\/li>\n<li>Input your <strong>PIN<\/strong> as confirmation (0000 is the default pin)<\/li>\n<li>Allow the reset to complete, and the <strong>self-diagnosis<\/strong> menu will display again.<\/li>\n<li>Follow all the steps above as appropriate to reset your TV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your TV will reset to factory settings, and you should try to switch between channels<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Contact_Manufacturers_Support\"><\/span>8. Contact Manufacturer\u2019s Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have you tried all the fixes above?\u00a0 Does the problem persist? If yes, Consider contacting Samsung support as a last resort. The support team is available 24\/7 and will be glad to render their help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung TVs are good and lovable until a problem arises and you start having a different emotion. For instance, your TV might be stuck on one channel or continually scrolling and scanning through channels. Is your Samsung TV stuck on one channel? Don\u2019t fret even when you\u2019ve tried different troubleshooting tips and are starting to get frustrated. Follow along in this guide as we provide answers to this problem by explaining the causes and giving proven how-to-fix methods to solve it. Samsung TV Stuck On One Channel: Likely Causes Most commonly, your Samsung Tv is stuck on one channel because <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1185,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[21],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/samsung-tv-stuck-on-one-channel.jpg","authors":[{"term_id":21,"user_id":1,"is_guest":0,"slug":"trnadmin","display_name":"Keith Rowland","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/faviwhite.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/faviwhite.jpg"},"user_url":"https:\/\/techrene.com","last_name":"Rowland","first_name":"Keith","description":"Keith Rowland is a seasoned electrician who enjoys fixing faults in home appliances and electronics. 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