OnePlus Tv Remote Not Working? Buying Truth
Written using real customer experience from handling 14,786+ OnePlus TV remote orders and resolving 5,786+ pairing issues at anmremotes.com.
If your OnePlus TV remote is not working, voice commands aren’t responding, or you’re confused between original vs compatible remotes, you’re not alone.
After selling 20,000+ TV remotes and supporting hundreds of OnePlus users every month, here’s the honest, ground-level truth most blogs won’t tell you.
Why Most OnePlus TV Remote Problems Happen
Here’s the reality we see daily:
- ❌ The remote is not faulty
- ❌ The TV is not broken (most of the time)
👉 The problem is pairing + battery quality.
From our data:
- 50% complaints = voice not working
- 80% buyers assume voice works directly
- Majority issues fixed by proper Bluetooth pairing
Does OnePlus TV Remote Work Without Pairing?
Partially — and this is where confusion starts.
- ✅ Normal buttons may work without pairing
- ❌ Voice control will NOT work unless Bluetooth pairing is done
👉 Pairing is required only for Bluetooth & voice, not IR functions.
This single misunderstanding causes hundreds of unnecessary complaints every month.
How is Pairing Done?

The Silent Killer: Batteries (Nobody Talks About This)
From 5,786 resolved cases, the most common mistakes are:
- Using old batteries
- Mixing new + old batteries
- Using low-quality cells
⚠️ Even a brand-new remote can fail pairing if batteries are weak.
Always use two brand-new, same-brand alkaline batteries.
OnePlus TV Models & Remote Compatibility (Important)
We support all OnePlus TV models except Q1 Pro.
Key clarity:
- Y1 & Y1S use the SAME remote (IR mode)
- No separate models — confusion is unnecessary
- Q2 Pro sees the highest pairing complaints
Q2 Pro Case Study (Rare but Real)
A customer from Delhi received the correct remote model. Pairing failed on his TV — but:
- The same remote paired instantly with a mobile phone
- Conclusion after video diagnosis: 👉 TV’s Bluetooth circuit was faulty
In rare cases, the problem is the TV — not the remote.
This is why education matters more than blind replacement.
Why 80% Buyers Still Ask for Original
- Fear of shorter life
- Fear of limited functionality
Compatible remotes work at par with originals when sourced from a reliable seller.
We confidently recommend compatible remotes almost every time.
Final Advice (Save This)
- Replace batteries (brand-new)
- Pair Bluetooth properly
- Don’t panic — remote failure is rare
- Compatible remotes are absolutely safe
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