It doesn&039;t have a okenter button. How to I get it to do that?

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Direct answer to the question - If your remote truly has no OKEnter key, use a substitute: most models accept one of these as “OK”: the center of the arrow pad, SETTV, Power, Mute, 0, or a long‑press on CH+ or VOL+. For number entry e.g., channels, just wait 3–5 seconds; the TV will time‑out and accept it. - For programming by auto‑search, save the found code with the device key TV or SET key instead of OK. - If you need to confirm items in on‑screen menus and none of the above works, use the TV’s physical buttons or switch to a full‑feature remote that has OKSelect. Detailed problem analysis - What you’re running into: Many simplified universal remotes e.g., LM‑620 “big button” style omit OKEnter. Manufacturers map “confirm” to another key or to a timeout. - Three common situations: 1 Programming the remote entering a brand code or running auto‑scan - Direct code entry: After you hold SET or SETUP to enter programming and type the last digit of the code, many remotes auto‑store without OK. The LED typically confirms turns off or blinks. - Auto‑scan: You hold the device key TV or SET to start searching, step through codes with CH+ or Power. When the TV responds mutes, powers off, or volume moves, press the device key TV or SET once to save. That press is the “OK.” 2 Entering channel numbers - Without OK, TVs accept the channel after a short digit timeout ≈3–5 s. Some sets also accept 0 or the --- key as “enter.” 3 Navigating on‑screen menus - If there’s a D‑pad, its center is almost always SelectOK. - If no D‑pad exists, remotes of this class were not designed for deep menu navigation. A few TVs treat MENU as “confirm” when re‑pressed, or accept long‑press VOL+ as confirm, but that is model‑dependent. - Reliable fallback: use the TV’s frontside buttons MENU, CH± to move cursor, VOL+ to change, MENU or VOL+ long‑press to confirm—varies by set. - Why substitutes work: All these keys send distinct IR codes. Many TVs accept more than one IR command as “confirm” to remain compatible with simplified or cross‑brand remotes. Channel entry without OK relies on the TV’s input buffer timing out and executing the last valid number sequence. Current information and trends - Minimal remotes are increasingly common; “confirm” is often mapped to central pad, PlayPause, or a device key. - HDMI‑CEC lets one remote’s OKSelect control another device through the TV; if your set‑top box remote has OK and CEC is enabled, it can drive the TV’s menus. - Smartphone IR on phones that have IR blasters and low‑cost universal remotes with OKSelect are widely available and solve this permanently. Supporting explanations and details - Typical mappings to try, in order: 1 Center of the arrow ring if present. 2 TV or SET key a short single press while in a menu or right after auto‑search finds a code. 3 Power short press immediately after the TV reacts during auto‑search to lock in the code; sometimes followed by TVSET. 4 Mute, 0, or VOL+ as confirm inside menus on some older TV firmwares. 5 MENU re‑press open menu with MENU, navigate with CH±VOL±, then press MENU again to accept. - Verifying success: - Programming: After saving, Power should toggle the TV; Volume should move the on‑screen bar. - Menu confirm: Enter a simple sub‑menu e.g., Picture Mode, attempt to change a value, and watch if it sticks after exiting. Ethical and legal aspects - Accessibility: Big‑button remotes are often chosen for ease of use; ensure any replacement still meets the user’s needs. - E‑waste: If you upgrade, dispose of the old remote and batteries responsibly. - Privacy: If you opt for a smartphone app or a smart‑TV companion app over Wi‑Fi, be mindful of app permissions and network trust. Practical guidelines - Fastest path to a working “OK” today: 1 Identify your exact remote layout. If it has a D‑pad, press the center; that is usually OK. 2 For programming by auto‑search: start search, step with CH+, when the TV responds press TV or SET once to save. 3 For channel entry: type digits and wait 3–5 seconds; no OK required. 4 For menu work: try MENU re‑press or long‑press VOL+. If inconsistent, use the TV’s side buttons. - If you frequently need menus or apps: - Replace the remote with a full‑feature universal one with a D‑pad and OKSelect or a learning remote that can capture your TV’s OK code. - Enable HDMI‑CEC so your cablestreaming box remote’s OK can control the TV’s menus. - If your phone has an IR blaster, load a TV remote app and use its OK to complete occasional tasks. Possible disclaimers or additional notes - Button mappings vary by remote variant and TV firmware; without your exact remote photo and TV model, the best we can provide are the common behaviors above. - Some simplified remotes cannot send an OK code at all; in that case, a different remote or the TV’s physical keys is required for setup tasks. Suggestions for further research - Check the code list that came with the remote often printed in the leaflet or under the battery cover and verify your TV brand codes; a better‑matched code often restores a working OKSelect mapping. - If you have the TV’s original remote, consider a learning universal remote to capture its OK signal. - Provide your TV brandmodel and a photo of your remote’s button layout; with that, we can give you the exact sequence. Brief summary - Many simplified remotes don’t have an OK key; they use another key or a timeout instead. Try the center of the D‑pad, TVSET, Mute, 0, or MENU re‑press; during auto‑search, press TV or SET to save. For menus, the TV’s own buttons or a full‑featurelearning remote is the reliable solution. If you share your exact remote layout and TV model, I’ll map the precise “OK” action for you.

Universal remote without OK/Enter button: LM-620, big button remotes, menu navigation, programming

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