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Panasonic TV Remote Not Working? How to Fix It

Panasonic TVs sold in the US now run Fire TV; some models run Google TV, and older Viera sets use Panasonic’s own infrared remote.

By the Kliky team · Updated · 2 min read

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To fix a Panasonic TV remote, put in fresh batteries, unplug the TV for a minute, and pair the remote again if it has a microphone button. If the Panasonic TV is on Wi‑Fi, Kliky on your phone controls it while you sort the remote out.

  1. Replace the batteries
  2. Restart the TV
  3. Pair the remote again

Which Panasonic remote do you have?

Panasonic Fire TV remote: Alexa button and TV keys, paired by Bluetooth.

Panasonic Google TV remote: Google Assistant button, Bluetooth.

Viera remote on older sets: infrared, with number keys and no pairing.

Fixing the Panasonic remote

Replace both batteries, then point the remote at your phone’s front camera and press a key. A flash on the phone screen means the remote sends infrared; a voice remote may flash only on Power.

  • Panasonic Fire TV: hold Home for 10 seconds within about 10 feet of the TV. Full steps: Firestick remote not working.
  • Panasonic Google TV or Android TV: open Settings › Remotes & Accessories and pair the remote; the TV shows which buttons to hold. More in Google TV remote not working.

If nothing changes, unplug the Panasonic TV for a minute. A TV that has frozen ignores a working remote.

The buttons on the Panasonic TV itself

Panasonic TVs have buttons on the back or the side: Power, Volume, Channel and one marked INPUT/OK. That row is unusually complete, so on a Panasonic the TV’s own buttons can open the menu and confirm choices while the remote is out of action.

Use your phone as the Panasonic remote

  1. Install Kliky from the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Connect the phone to the same Wi‑Fi as the TV.
  3. Pick the TV in the list. A Panasonic Fire TV shows a four-digit code; a Google TV model shows a six-digit one.

A Panasonic TV that is offline cannot be reached by a phone: see how to use a Panasonic TV without a remote.

Replacing a Panasonic remote

Match the software: a Fire TV remote for TVs on Panasonic Fire TV models, the Panasonic Google TV remote on those. Older Viera sets work with most infrared universal remotes.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I pair a Panasonic Fire TV remote?

Hold the Home button for 10 seconds within about 10 feet of the TV.

Will a universal remote work with a Panasonic TV?

Yes. An infrared universal remote that lists Panasonic covers power, volume, inputs and menus.

Can I use my phone as a Panasonic TV remote?

Yes, on Panasonic Fire TV and Google TV models that are on Wi‑Fi.

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