In our explanation of exactly what HDMI-CEC is, we explained the features of HDMI-CEC and how TV consumers can benefit from it. It allows you to turn on multiple devices at the same time from the TV remote only. It also lets you control all your HDMI-connected devices from a single remote and navigate the menus and settings page. This is beautiful, isn’t it? So if you want to enable HDMI-CEC on your TV, you’ve come to the right place. Here we bring you a simple guide to use HDMI-CEC for Samsung TV, LG TV, Sony TV and more. On that note, let’s move on to the guide.
Turn On HDMI-CEC On Your TV (2021)
You can find a short guide to enable HDMI-CEC for almost all major TV brands below. We also mentioned the steps for Android TV Boxes, Mi Box, Fire TV Stick and more. To find a guide for your TV quickly, you can click on the link below and proceed to the relevant section.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on Samsung TV (Anynet+)
On Samsung TV, HDMI-CEC is called Anynet+ and can be enabled from the Settings page. First of all, press the Home button on the TV remote and open Settings and go to General. here, open External Device Manager and search for “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)”. Now open Anynet+ and open it. This much.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on LG TV (Simplink)
you can enable HDMI-CEC on LG TV just like Samsung TV. However, on LG TV, the name of the feature was changed to Simplink. Simply press the Home button on the TV remote and open the Settings page. Here, go to: General -> Simplelink. Now, tap “Enable Simplelink” to enable HDMI-CEC on LG TV. Then enable “Automatic Power Sync” as well. You’re done.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on Sony TV (Bravia Sync)
To enable HDMI-CEC on Sony TV running Android TV OS, press the Home button on the TV remote control and open External Inputs located in the upper right corner. Here, click on “External Inputs” and HDMI Setup -> Control for HDMI and open the toggle. This much.
For non-smart Sony TVsYou need to press the Home button on the TV remote and go to Settings -> System Settings -> Setup -> Bravia Sync Settings -> HDMI Device Selection -> Turn on.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on Android TVs and Mi TV Sticks/Boxes
TVs that come with Android TV usually do not support HDMI-CEC. However, you can “search for support by opening”HDMI Input” in the upper right corner. After that, turn on any HDMI input and go to the Settings page. Find the “CEC” menu here and activate it.
On Android TV Sticks and Boxes like Mi TV Stick and Box, you can open Settings -> . Device Preferences -> HDMI CEC -> CEC Control -> enable CEC Switch toggle. This much.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on Fire TV Stick
On Fire TV Stick, you can enable HDMI-CEC by going to Settings -> Display and Sounds -> HDMI CEC Device Control -> Open.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on TCL TV
You can enable HDMI-CEC on TCL TV by pressing the Home button on the TV remote. After that, switch to Settings -> System -> Entries > MSK -> Select Enable. You’re done.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on Vizio TV
Vizio TV has the easiest way to turn on HDMI-CEC. Only press the menu button Open “System” on your TV remote and then go to “CEC”. Now change the option to “Enable”.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on Philips TV (EasyLink)
First of all, to enable HDMI-CEC on Philips TV, press the Home button on your remote and Open “Setup”. Now open “TV Settings” and go to Setup -> Preferences -> EasyLink. Here, turn on the toggle for all three options: “Master EasyLink”, “Auto TV” and “RC Key Forwarding”.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on Panasonic TV (Viera Link)
Just press the Menu button on your TV remote and open “Setup”. Next, “HDMI Control” and then open “CEC”. Finally, open the toggle. Here you got it!
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Enable HDMI-CEC on Sharp TV (Aquos Link)
Like Philips and Panasonic TV, you can easily enable HDMI-CEC on Sharp TV in just two steps. Press the Menu button on your TV remote and open “System Options”. From now on, “Aquos Connection Setup” and then open “Aquos Link Control”. This much.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on Roku TV
Another fairly simple process for Roku TV. Press the Home button and open Settings -> System ->. Check other devices (CEC). After that, highlight “System volume control” and enable the checkbox. Similarly, highlight and enable “1-tap play”.
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Enable HDMI-CEC on Toshiba TV (Regza Link)
Press the “Menu” button on Toshiba TVs and Open “Options”. After that, go to HDMI CEC Control Setup and open HDMI CEC Control. Next, turn on all three options: “TV Auto Power”, “Auto Standby” and “Amplifier Control”.
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Use HDMI-CEC on Any TV (Both Smart and Non-Smart TVs)
In the section above, we tried to mention specific guides for a number of TVs that support HDMI-CEC. However, your private TV manufacturer not mentioned above then you can follow these simple pointers to enable the much wanted feature. Make sure you are on your TV’s home page and open the Settings page or press the “Menu” button.
Later on, Search for “HDMI”, “CEC”, “HDMI-CEC” or “Link”. These settings pages are likely to point you to the HDMI-CEC feature on your TV. If you can’t find the settings page, check the list below and find the HDMI-CEC trade name for your TV set. Next, look for that trade name at the bottom of the Settings page. This time you are likely to find the option. Now go ahead and enable it.
- Vizio: MSK
- Sony: BRAVIA Link, BRAVIA Sync, Control for HDMI
- LG: SimpLink
- Samsung: Anynet+
- Panasonic: VIERA Link, HDAVI Control, EZ-Sync
- Roku: 1-Tap Play
- Sharp: Aquos Connection
- Toshiba: CE Link, Regza Link
- AOC: E-link
- Philips: EasyLink
- Emerson: Entertainment Connection
- Hitachi: HDMI-CEC
- Engagement: INlink
- Leading: Kuro Link
- Mitsubishi: NetCommand for HDMI, Reallink for HDMI
- Onkyo: RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI)
- Runco: RuncoLink
- Thomson: T-Link
Use HDMI-CEC on Your TV Now
So you can use the HDMI-CEC feature on your TV. When we review the guide, it is clear that the feature is available on a wide variety of TVs and devices, but due to manufacturer-specific trademarks, users cannot find the appropriate settings page. In this case, go through the list above to find the CEC related settings page. Anyway, that’s it for us. If you run into any problems, comment below and let us know.
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