Picture this: It’s a cozy evening, and there is nothing else you’d rather do than dive into the world of (HBO) Max on your Roku streaming stick. You pick your favorite program while eagerly adjusting to sink into the show. But wait, there’s a glitch somewhere! Every time you hit play, you get a momentary …
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Like most TVs, your Roku TV has a small LED light on the front. The light helps indicate critical TV statuses. It usually denotes whether the device is powered off. When you press a key on the TV remote, the light blinks to indicate the TV received the command and shall respond. When the TV …
TCL TVs are the perfect budget-friendly purchase for anyone who wants a smart TV without paying a premium price. However, your experience with your TCL TV network has been less than satisfactory. Your TV’s Wi-Fi consistently cuts out or throttles, making your nightly streaming sessions more stressful than relaxing. Nothing makes you want to tear …
TCL TVs have tons of apps to satisfy your every whim. Whether you want to stream a niche overseas show, play a casual game, or listen to music, your TCL TV has it all. However, can you use a web browser on your TCL TV to search for content online or open web pages? Do …
Your once beautiful TCL TV screen is beginning to look like a muddled mess of colors and glitches. While it will display an image clearly one moment, the same image will be frozen or distorted the next. The TV is only a year old, so you’re not sure this problem can be chalked up to …
Your TCL TV has been stuck on its startup screen for hours. You may have liked the TCL logo before, but after staring at it in frustration for what seems like forever, it’s starting to get a little old. You’ve tried turning your TV on and off again, but the startup screen still won’t budge. …
After a long day at work, sometimes all you want to do is sit down with some food and your favorite sitcom. The last thing you want is to hit the power button on your remote and have a black screen staring back at you. If you have a TCL TV, what could be causing …
Soundbars are some of the trendiest entertainment system speakers at the moment. They’re sleek, stylish, and most importantly, incredibly easy to install. So, when you got your TCL TV, you knew you had to purchase a soundbar to accompany it. There are several ways you can connect your soundbar to a TCL TV, and all …
After much deliberation, you’ve finally decided to treat yourself to DIRECTV. The setup instructions seem simple enough, but you’re not sure how to program your DIRECTV remote for a TCL TV. We know you’re eager to start enjoying your new channels, so we’ll cut to the chase. In this article, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions …
You’re unpacking in your new home, and of course, your trusty TCL TV has made the move with you. You already have the perfect place in mind to put it, but after half an hour of nervous searching, you realize that you’ve completely lost the TV stand’s screws. The good news is that screws are …
Did you know that some TCL TVs have a built-in Chromecast feature? It’s true! This handy feature allows you to cast your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or browser’s screen to your TV without having to fuss with an external Chromecast device. So, if your TCL TV doesn’t support any streaming apps you want to use or …
The modern-day smart TV is no doubt miles ahead of the CRT televisions of yore. They have a larger, sharper display and a much sleeker profile, yet have a minimal footprint. The built-in software makes the TV feel more accessible or easy to stay on top of and manage. The ability to connect to the …
Nothing is quite as distracting as a constantly blinking light, especially when you’re trying to focus on your favorite TV series. Unfortunately, you know this situation all too well, as your TCL’s status light has been blinking non-stop for the past few days. While this could be the result of software or hardware problems, there …
The sleek design, wide range of streaming channels, and great picture quality of TCL Roku TVs have brought them toe-to-toe with leading TV manufacturing brands. However, they are not without the occasional imperfection. What if the screen of your TCL Roku TV blacks out in the middle of a movie? Right at the part where …
The TCL Roku TV is a result of the partnership between Roku and TCL to provide affordable TVs with great features. It gives you access to Roku’s streaming services without an external streaming device. However, many people who use the TCL Roku TV have complained about a random dimming or darkening of the screen. It …
You don’t have an eARC-compatible TV? You’re missing out! eARC is HDMI’s most recent function — one that is more advanced than its predecessor, the ARC. It runs on the HDMI 2.1 version, supporting large bandwidth and high-speed transmission. Since 2018, manufacturers have introduced TVs with eARC support into the market. Many new models from …