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My TV has only one channel and does not respond to channel change
Hello, thank you for using Howly.
Can you please specify both the brand and the model of your TV?
Vizio and I am not sure of the model - 60 or 65 inch
Noted, thank you!
Smart TV?
I am assuming - it is about 6 yrs. old
Got it!
Do you use cable TV or do you use a streaming service?
cable
Noted, thank you
What troubleshooting have you done so far?
I also keep getting messages that the broadband is out on my emails. I haven't done anything except look at the modem and all the lights are on with one blinking.
I see, thank you so much for the details
Is your remote control working properly?
not at all
except for the mute button
and volumn
Only the mute button and sound buttons work?
hold on I'll check
Take your time
No nothing
Do all the buttons not work?
All the buttons not working. It is on some DIY channel for crafts
Noted, thank you
Try changing the batteries in your remote control
hold on
Ok
I`ll be here
No didn't work
Did you change the batteries?
yes
Try unplugging your TV for 1 minute, then plugging it back in
hold on
No it didn't work
Still nothing
What did you use to turn on the TV?
The remote
So only the power button works?
mute and volumn too
What happens when you try to change the channel?
nothing
Do you have Menu button on your remote?
Menu comes up when I push Infinity
Click on it, please
ok
Choose TUNER or CHANNELS (depending on your model.)
Select FIND CHANNELS or AUTO CHANNEL SCAN.
Do not exit the screen until the scan is complete.
Nothing happens
Is the channel scan done yet?
Infinity button does nothing.
Is there a menu button?
yes it is the Infinity button. Says menu underneath the Infinity button.
Try clicking on it again please
After pressing nothing appears on the screen?
No nothing happened.
I have another remote in a bedroom upstairs. Will it work on this tv? If so should I try it?
Yes, please
The TV upstairs is working. I brought the remote downstairs and it doesn't work on this one.
Noted, thank you
Remove the batteries from the remote.
Press every button on the remote at least one time. This also helps to check for stuck buttons.
Re-insert the batteries back into the remote.
Check to see if the remote is now working.
ok
Keep me posted, please
OK I will try the tv now
Still not working but I just noticed the cable box is showing a time of 10:53 and it appears to have stopped.
Noted, thank you
Actually 10:5 dot 3
Got it!
- Turn off the television and the cable box for a few minutes.
- Unplug any connected devices and the power source.
- Press the POWER button on the television for 30 seconds.
- Plug in the television and external devices after 10 minutes.
- Turn the TV and cable box back on.
Keep me posted, please
ok
The cable box won't turn off.
Unplug it from the power outlet
ok
Also unplug the TV.
Did both and waiting a few minutes.
Great!
how long is a few minutes
Let's wait 7-10 minutes
ok
Great!
I'll let you know when it's safe to turn everything back on.
ok I am going to the kitchen for more coffee
Take your time
I also like coffee very much.
I'm back sorry I can't offer you a cup.
Thanks, I ran to the kitchen for coffee, too
Two more minutes and you can turn everything on
ok
Let me know when it's back on.
You want me to plug the tv and cable back in now?
Yes, please
I plugged them back in but the cable box immediately went off and I pushed button to see if it would go back on and it started blinking but didn't go on.
It's on now with the correct time
Great!
Now what?
Now try to use your TV
ok
Keep me posted, please
Success! thank you so much.
Does everything work?
looks like it
Great work!
Is there anything else I can do for you today?
Not right now. Can I put you on speed dial? Lol
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Thank you. Have a good day
I am so pleased to see your issue got resolved!
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