How to Turn on LG TV Without a Remote
LG televisions are highly preferred due to their incredible design and high picture quality. Moreover, LG is the first brand to launch OLED-panel-based smart TVs. It allows you to control your LG Smart TV with the help of a normal remote or a magic remote. Meanwhile, you can witness situations where the LG TV remote might not work or be misplaced. At that time, we have the option to use some alternative remote apps to turn on your LG TV without using a remote.
Turn on LG TV Without a Remote
The following are the possible ways to turn on your LG TV.
- Power Button on TV
- Using the LG TV Plus App
- Using the LG ThinQ App
Using the Power Button
One of the easiest ways is using the physical buttons present on your LG TV. Most LG smart TVs will have the power button underneath the LG logo at the center of your device. You can also find the power button at the TV’s bottom right or left corner. To turn on LG TV, press and hold the power button until it has turned on. Furthermore, there are buttons for changing TV channels, changing the input, and adjusting volume.
Using the LG TV Plus App
LG TV Plus is a third-party app to control your LG TV using your Android and iOS smartphones. This app lets you cast videos or play music on your LG TV.
Note: Make sure to connect your LG TV and Android or iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network.
For Android
1. Launch Google Play, and search for the LG TV Plus app on your Android device.
2. Select LG Remote for LG TV plus ThinQ and click on Install.
4. Once it is installed, open it.
5. Tap OK to grant permissions and click on Accept to agree to the LG End User License Agreement.
6. Select your LG TV by navigating using the physical buttons on your TV.
7. Further, enter the code displayed on the TV screen.
8. If it is connected, you will get a notification on your smartphone.
You can now control your LG TV using this app. In addition, you can access apps installed on LG TVs with a single click.
For iOS
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Search for TV Plus for LG TV Remote and click on it.
3. Tap Get to install TV Plus for LG TV Remote on your device.
4. After that, open the app and accept the LG End User License Agreement.
5. Next, select your TV using the TV’s panel buttons to pair.
6. Enter the code that appears on the LG TV screen.
7. Click OK to allow the necessary permissions to access your device.
8. If you need, watch the intro or tap NEXT to go to the last page.
9. At last, tap DONE to finish the process.
By doing so, we can control the LG TV using our smartphones.
Using the LG ThinQ App
The LG ThinQ is an official App Store (iOS) application and Google Play (Android). This app lets you easily control all LG Smart TVs and home appliances.
1. First, install the LG ThinQ app on your Android or iOS smartphone.
2. Connect your LG TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open the LG ThinQ app.
4. Click the + button and read the instructions that appear.
5. Next, click on Select a Product.
6. Choose Home Appliances → TV from the list.
7. Select your LG TV from the list of available devices.
8. Enter the code that appears on the TV screen. And proceed further by clicking on the Done option.
9. Finally, click on Skip if it prompts you to link your email ID.
A remote control interface will appear on the screen. If you click the power button, it will turn off your LG TV. Again, tap the power button to turn on LG TV without using a remote.
FAQ
Locate the power button of your TV, which is under the LG logo. Press and hold the power button to make it turn off.
You can adjust the volume of the LG TV by using the physical buttons. Optionally, use the LG TV remote app as a virtual remote to increase or decrease volume.
Press the panel buttons on your TV to go to the Menu and click on Settings. Next, select General → Reset → Confirm. At last, enter the TV password to confirm and proceed with the resetting password.
