Jocotra Cathey
TV Mounting Service Expert
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Co-authored Articles (23)
How to Program an ONN Universal Remote: With + Without Codes
A simple guide to programming an ONN remote to any deviceAn ONN universal remote can control up to four different audio and video devices, including televisions, DVD players, audio, satellite, streaming devices, and cabl...
Simple Troubleshooting Steps for a Samsung TV with the Black Screen of Death
A list of fixes for your Samsung TV when it's showing a black screen and is unresponsiveIs your Samsung TV on but showing a black screen? Fortunately, there are a few simple ways that you can solve this issue. This wikiH...
Easy Ways to Factory Reset Your Samsung Smart TV
Reset your Samsung Smart TV in two minutes or less Are you having trouble with your Samsung TV? If you've been unable to troubleshoot the problem, a quick hard reset will clear up just about any issues you might encounte...
How to
Program a GE Universal Remote
Setting up your GE Universal Remote to control your TV, DVD player, gaming systems, and other devices is easy—you can program it manually by entering a code or by searching for a code automatically. This wikiHow guide ...
Why Is a Red Light Flashing on My Samsung TV? Causes & Fixes
Learn why your Samsung TV’s standby light is flashing and what to do about itWhen your Samsung TV is working properly, the red standby light is off when the TV is off, and on when the TV is on. But what does it mean wh...
10 Ways to Fix if your Hisense TV is Not Turning On
Learn how to fix your Hisense TV when it's not working Will your Hisense TV not turn on? Or is the red light flashing while your screen is black? You'll find that there are a lot of reasons why a TV appears to be off whe...
Resetting a Vizio Remote
Learn how to reset a Vizio remote when it's not working Does your Vizio remote no longer control your TV? In some cases, simply troubleshooting your remote's performance will solve your problems and negate the need for a...
7 Ways to Fix an Insignia Remote That's Not Working
Learn how to fix your Insignia remote when it stops working Is your Insignia remote not responding to your button presses or is it sending "ghost" button presses? Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can fix your r...
4 Ways to Repair a Remote Control
A simple guide to repairing a damaged TV remote No matter how good your remote is, it will get dirty and wear out from frequent use. Even if some of the keys have stopped working or have to be pushed really hard, they ca...
4 Ways to Turn on a TCL TV Without a Remote
Learn alternate ways to turn on your TCL TV without a remote Did you forget the remote to your TCL TV somewhere and want to watch TV without it? Fortunately, you have a few options that make watching TV without your remo...
8 Quick Ways to Fix Samsung TV Remote Blinking Red
Re-pair your Samsung remote to your TV Is there a red light blinking on your Samsung remote? This usually happens when your TV isn't responding to your remote. Here's what to do if your Samsung remote is blinking red wit...
Reset a Vizio Soundbar: Soft or Factory Reset + Troubleshooting
A step-by-step guide to resetting your Vizio soundbar to troubleshoot audio problems Are you having audio problems with your Vizio sound bar? Whether you suddenly can't hear sound or you're just rearranging your TV and s...
How to Fix a TV With Picture But No Sound
How frustrating! You sit down to watch your favorite show on TV and, even though the screen works, you can’t hear a thing. Troubleshooting a television that isn’t playing any sound can be tricky, but by starting with...
How to
Program an Xfinity Remote
The definitive guide to controlling your TV and other components with your Xfinity remote control This wikiHow teaches you how to program your Xfinity remote to control your TV and other components. Once you've program...
How to Set Up Your DirecTV (Genie RC73) Remote Control
Setting up your DirecTV remote is easy – we’ll show you how This wikiHow teaches you how to program your DIRECTV Genie rc73 remote for use with your HDTV or other components. The easiest way to set up your DIRECTV Ge...
How to Fix a Roku Remote That Doesn’t Work: Troubleshooting Guide
What to do if your remote won't control your Roku player or Roku TV Is your Roku TV or streaming device not responding to your Roku remote? Whether your button presses seem delayed or you can't use your remote to get pas...
How to
Improve Remote Control Effectiveness
This article tells you how to increase range and sensitivity between remotes and TVs, Set-top-boxes, etc.
9 Troubleshooting Tricks for Roku Not Responding to the Remote
Troubleshoot your Roku remote control with this comprehensive guide Is your Roku not responding to button presses on your Roku remote? If your Roku doesn't seem to detect your button presses or only responds sometimes, t...
A Complete Guide to Repairing a Samsung Remote
Perform maintenance on your Samsung remote with these handy tipsThere are many different reasons why your Samsung remote no longer works ranging from a dirty receiver to a dead battery.. 12 July 2023. This wikiHow will t...
How to
Check if a Remote Control is Transmitting an Infrared Signal
Many households have 5 or 6 remote controls laying around the house. Sometimes, it stops working and you don't know what happened. Most remote controls use infrared light to transmit the signal. The human eye cannot se...
