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How to Turn On TCL TV Without Remote [Possible Ways]
Key Notes
- Using Physical keys: Press and hold the Power button on the TV panel to turn on TCL TV.
- Using TCL TV Remote App: Open TCL TV Remote → Select Remote model → Press the Power button.
- The Roku App: Open The Roku App → Sign in to Roku account → Tap Devices → Select TCL Roku TV → Click Remote → Home → Settings → System → Power → Auto power savings → Turn off after 4 hours → Reduce power after 15 minutes → Press the microphone button → Say, “Hey Roku, turn on the TV“.
- Amazon Fire TV: Open the Amazon Fire TV app → Choose TCL Fire TV → Enter the code → Click the Alexa button → Say, “Alexa turn off Fire TV” → Click the Alexa button → Say, “Alexa turn on Fire TV“.
- Using Voice Control: Open TCL Home → Sign in → Open Google Home → Set up device → Works with Google → Search for TCL Home → Sign in → Say, “OK Google, turn on the TV“.
Watching movies, series, live sports, or any entertainment content on TV is simple when you have a remote. But many people would be in chaos if TCL TV remote is not working or it is lost. There is no need to buy a new remote since you can control your Smart TV using the remote app. You can also use physical buttons or the TCL Home app to turn on your TV without a remote.
How to Turn On TCL TV Without a Remote
Here are the easy ways to turn on/off the TCL Smart TV if the remote doesn’t work.
- Use Physical Buttons
- Use the TCL TV Remote App
- Use The Roku App
- Use the Amazon Fire TV App
- Using the TCL Home App
Using Physical Buttons to Turn on TCL Android TV
If you have a TCL Android TV, you can find the physical buttons on the underside of the TCL logo. For TCL Roku TV, the location of the power button will be at the rear bottom right or left corner. In some models, you can find it on the middle right or left side of the TV’s front panel. Once you found the physical buttons, simply press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on your TCL Smart TV.
Using the TCL TV Remote App to Turn on TCL TV
By using the TCL TV remote app, you can control any TCL Android TV. Ensure that your smartphone has a built-in IR blaster.
1. Install and open the TCL TV Remote app on your Android.
2. Choose the remote model by sliding through the options.
3. Once selected, press the Power button on the remote to turn off the TCL TV.
4. For turning it on, press the Power button again.
Use The Roku App to Turn on TCL Roku TV
The Roku App is an official mobile application to control Roku OS devices from a smartphone or tablet. So, you can use The Roku App to turn on/off the TCL Roku TV.
1. Make sure that your TCL Roku TV has the same Wi-Fi network as your Android or iOS device.
2. Open The Roku App on your smartphone. If you haven’t installed the app, get it from the Play Store or App Store.
3. If prompted, sign in to your Roku account.
4. Once the home page appears, tap Devices to search for nearby Roku devices.
5. Select your TCL Roku TV to connect.
6. Once connected, tap the Remote icon to get the remote interface.
7. Press the Home button on the virtual remote.
8. Go to Settings and select System.
9. Select Power and click on Auto power savings.
10. Click on Turn off after 4 hours. If necessary, you can select Reduce power after 15 minutes.
11. Your TCL Roku TV will automatically get turned off after 4 hours.
12. Finally, press the microphone button and say the voice command, “Hey Roku, turn on the TV“.
Use the Amazon Fire TV App to Turn on TCL Fire TV
If your TCL Smart TV is running on Fire OS, you can use the Amazon Fire TV app to control it. You should connect your TCL Fire TV to the same WiFi network as your smartphone to use this app.
1. Install the Amazon Fire TV app on your Android (Play Store) or iOS (App Store).
2. Open Amazon Fire TV. Sign in with the same Amazon account as your TV.
3. Click on TCL Fire TV from the prompt if it detects automatically.
4. Enter the code that appears on the TV screen to pair your device.
5. After it gets connected, click the Alexa button and say the voice command, “Alexa turn off Fire TV“.
6. For turning on TCL Fire TV, say the voice command, “Alexa turn on Fire TV” once you press the Alexa button.
Use the TCL Home App to Turn on TCL Android TV
TCL Home is an official application to control TCL Android TV using Google Assistant. So, you can use voice commands to turn on/off the TCL TV without a physical remote. Ensure to connect TCL TV and smartphone to the same WiFi network.
1. Install the TCL Home app on Android or iPhone from Play Store or App Store.
2. Sign in to your TCL account to continue.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to link your TV with the app.
4. Open the Google Home app and click the +Add icon at the upper left.
5. Select Set up device and choose Works with Google.
6. Search for TCL Home and turn it on by signing in with the same account used in step 2.
7. Once done, you are ready to control your TCL Android TV with Google Home.
8. Press the physical power button to turn off the TCL Android TV.
9. Within the Google Home app, say the voice command, “OK Google, turn on the TV“.
Buy a Universal Remote
If you don’t wish to use the remote app, we recommend buying a universal remote. It is comparatively cheaper than a original remote and it is capable of controlling several devices at a time. You can use TCL TV universal remote codes to program a universal remote. You can buy this remote on e-commerce sites like Amazon or Walmart.
FAQ
Install the third-party remote app on your phone and use it to control TCL TV without a remote and WiFi. But your smartphone requires an IR blaster to transmit remote signals.
Locate the Reset button of the TCL Roku TV. It will be located near the HDMI ports. Use a pen or paper clip to press the Reset button and hold it for 12 seconds. If the status light goes dim, release the Reset button.
