How to unlock buttons on a TV without a remote control

Many televisions have a button lock function. This was done in order to prohibit the use of this technique to a certain circle of people, since such a lock is removed only with a password. However, there are situations when such a ban was established, however, an unexpected thing happened and there is no way to unlock the TV device. Perhaps the user simply forgot the password, or maybe a malfunction in the remote control does not allow this.

In this case, the remote control does not have to be inoperative. It is enough that only one digit, which is contained in the password, hangs to make unlocking impossible. Many people think that in this case it is not possible to unlock the TV, but this is not entirely true. There are several ways to solve this problem. The simplest will be described in this article.

Signs of TV lock

The presence of a lock is very easy to determine. Different manufacturers and different models blocking the TV receiver looks different. It can be either a simple blue screen with a lock symbol on it, or a black screen on which only a window for entering a password is displayed.

REFERENCE! Some TVs can be locked not only through the menu, but also when you press a large number of buttons. Thus, the TV device can be blocked if someone sits on the remote control or accidentally drops it.

How to unlock a TV without a remote control

If there is no remote control or if it is defective, there are several ways to unlock without it:

1. Each device should have a button that resets all settings to the default value. The location of this button is described in the instructions that should be attached to the TV receiver. Resetting the settings, the user will reset not only the set brightness and contrast parameters, but also all tuned channels and TV shows.
2. Exit the menu using the buttons on the device itself. All TVs on the side or bottom panel have buttons for setting and exiting the menu. The user can use them to go to the menu and cancel the lock. It should be remembered that not all devices have such a function available, and often the buttons on the panel are blocked along with the remote control and the screen.
3. Some televisions have an emergency button combination that allows you to unlock and restart the device. In order to clarify this information, the user is recommended to use the technical documentation that comes with the kit.
4. If the TV has a Smart TV system, then you can try to reflash the OS. However, this is a rather complicated operation, which requires special knowledge and skills. The best way out of this situation is to call the wizard or visit the service center.

If the TV does not respond to signals from the remote control, then the remote control may be malfunctioning. To unlock, you must purchase the same.

ATTENTION! Universal remote control will not work, because before use, they require settings, and a locked TV will not allow this.

For what reason may the TV lock

The lock can be set specifically by any user, through the menu settings or caused by the simultaneous pressing of several buttons on the remote control.

Also, a TV lock can occur due to violations in the operating system or a malfunction in the settings. In this case, assistance can be provided only at the service center.

ATTENTION! If the TV receiver shows only one channel, then it's not about blocking. Perhaps there was a failure in the operating system, and only a flashing of the device will help in removing the lock.

If the TV is blocked due to a technical malfunction, it will not work out on its own. If the device is in the warranty period of service, the specialist is obliged to eliminate the malfunction for free.