This feature saves you time and allows you to control all your devices connected to the TV with a single remote control. If your Smart TV is compatible, do not hesitate to activate it to take advantage of its benefits.
Modern televisions have many advantages, including the ability to connect different devices via HDMI. This allows you to enjoy high quality and definition content with the use of a single cable, but also opens the door to other possibilities, such as controlling all the devices connected to the Smart TV with the same remote control.
This is a hidden function that can turn your TV remote control into a single remote control to control each and every one of your devices. Everything is possible thanks to the HDMI-CEC port, a technology that allows you to manage your electronic equipment through HDMI. It is compatible with most modern televisions, but each manufacturer gives it a different name.
Some of the most common names are:
- Anynet+ (Samsung)
- Aquos Link (Sharp)
- BRAVIA Link and BRAVIA Sync (Sony)
- HDMI-CEC (Hitachi)
- CE-Link and Regza Link (Toshiba)
- SimpLink (LG)
- HDAVI Control (Panasonic)
- VIERA Link (Panasonic)
- EasyLink/Fun-Link (Philips)
- Realink for HDMI (Mitsubishi)
- E-Link (AOC)
HDMI-CEC, which means Consumer Electronic Control in Spanish, allows you to configure other devices connected to your television using the remote control. This means that with just one controller, you can control your game consoles, Blu-ray players, sound bars and many other devices that are connected via the HDMI connection.
This way, you will have the ability to turn on your TV, adjust the volume, play a movie, navigate the settings of your PS5 or Xbox Series X, all without having to constantly search and switch between multiple remote controls.
How to activate HDMI-CEC on your Smart TV
The easiest way to know if your Smart TV has HDMI-CEC is to consult the user manual, although you can also look for the name of the function in the system settings menu, depending on the brand of your device the name may vary .
Now, to activate it, you must follow these steps:
- Turn on your TV and the external device you want to control with the remote control.
- Access the menu.
- Look for the HDMI-CEC option or whatever name your manufacturer gives it.
- Activate the option.
The good news is that most of the latest generation consoles and Android TV devices work perfectly with the connection.
HDMI-CEC offers several advantages, among them is that you can control all your devices with the same remote control. Therefore, you will be free to use the on, off, volume, playback buttons and navigate the system.
This is one of the most valuable functions your Smart TV can offer. It not only simplifies your life by reducing the number of remote controls, but also adds an extra level of convenience.