Why is my TV recognizing my console as a different one?

About an hour ago or so, my TV somehow was recognizing my PS3 as my PS4 and shows the HDMI channel as "PlayStation 4" when I literally had my PS3 connected to the TV this whole time. Is there a way to fix this? It showed as "PlayStation 3" for several months, basically from last year.

I've tried to unplug the HDMI ports, deleted HDMI channels, and turning off and on my PS3 for my TV to recognize it. Nothing worked so far...

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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

Tv channels have a habit of moving if the tv is connected to an outside source.
Cable box; satellite dish; router; provider etc.

If you've already tried an auto scan on your tv and not found it, try a manual scan (if that's possible)

I can't imagine the wavelength your PS3 ooerates at has suddenly been shutdown by any 'upgrade' from your Cable/satellite provider, but i suppose it's possible if they're trying to provide 'services for the future' which is often the reason given why things suddenly disappear.

Also, i know this will sound stupid, but check remote control batteries and any Firestick type devices you may have connected.

xSiFiGamer2016x · 22-25, M

@Picklebobble2 Yeah, I've made sure nothing else was connected to other HDMI ports. The batteries are also fine, and nothing USB type are connected.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@xSiFiGamer2016x on the back of your tv see if there's a serial number.

I had to do something similar with mine recently and found the serial number and a helpline phone number !

xSiFiGamer2016x · 22-25, M

@Picklebobble2 If the problem persists, then I'll give the company a call. 👍

Zaphod42 · 46-50, M

I’m not even sure why my TV occasionally calls my PS5 an unidentified device 🤷‍♂️

xSiFiGamer2016x · 22-25, M

@Zaphod42 That's weird, it's not supposed to. If you have a smart TV, then it should automatically recognize your system.

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