How to Turn On Bush TV Without Remote or Buttons

Bush is one of the oldest television manufacturers in the United Kingdom that ships with an infrared remote. But at some point, the remote will become defective due to wear and tear. If your Bush TV remote is not working or it is lost, you can turn on your Bush TV without a remote by using the physical buttons or the remote app.

How to Turn On Bush TV Without a Remote Via Physical Buttons

Like all Smart TVs, Bush TV will have physical buttons by default. It will be located on the underside of the Bush logo. If you can’t see the buttons then they will be situated on the backside of the TV panel. In some cases, you need to open the Control Panel to view the buttons such as Volume, Channels, Input, and Power. Once identified, you shall long-press the Power button for a few seconds to turn on your Bush TV. If you want to turn it off again, long press the Power button.

How to Turn On Bush TV Without Remote or Buttons

Bush Smart TV is available in two operating systems such as Android TV OS and Fire OS. So, you can install the corresponding remote apps to turn on/off the Bush TV if you can’t find the physical buttons.

For Bush Android TV

TV Smart Centre is the official remote app to control Bush Android TVs without a remote. Before installation, connect your Bush Android TV to the same WIFI network as your Android device.

1. Open the TV Smart Centre app on your Android smartphone.

2. It will auto-detect your Bush Smart TV. If not, click Remote and select your Bush Smart TV.

3. Once connected, you will get a remote interface.

4. Press the Power button at the top right corner to turn off your Bush TV.

5. To turn it on, press the Power button again on a virtual remote.

Note: You can even reset Bush TV without a remote using the TV Smart Centre app.

For Bush Fire TV

Amazon Fire TV is an official mobile application to control Fire OS devices. Like other remote apps, it requires your Bush Fire TV to be sharing the identical Wi-Fi network as your mobile device.

1. Open the Amazon Fire TV app on your Android or iOS device.

2. Sign in with your Amazon account.

3. Select your Bush Fire TV from the prompt.

4. Enter the 4-digit code displayed on the TV screen.

5. Once paired, press the Alexa button on the remote control.

6. Say the voice command, “Alexa turn on/off Fire TV.”

Note: For changing the TV volume, say the voice command, “Alexa, turn up/down the volume on Fire TV“.

Use a Third-Party Remote App

If you don’t have an internet connection, you can use the unofficial Bush TV remote app to control your TV. There are various third-party remote apps on the Google Play Store to control Bush TV without a remote.

1. Open the Bush TV Remote app on your Android smartphone.

2. Select Bush Model and follow the on-screen instructions to test the remote.

3. Tap Yes if the remote works, or else choose the other remote.

4. Press the Power button to turn on/off the Bush TV.

Likewise, you can use the virtual remote to connect Bush TV to Wi-Fi without a remote.

Bonus Tip: Buy a Universal Remote

For a permanent solution, we recommend users buy a Bush TV replacement remote. You can purchase it online on Amazon for just £10.50, which is very cheaper than the original remote. It is already pre-programmed for several Bush TV models. Make sure to look at the product description before purchasing a remote.