Sometimes, you may misplace the Fire TV remote somewhere and keep looking for it. However, it does not mean you can’t turn on your Fire TV without a remote. You can easily turn your TV on by pressing the built-in power button on the panel. If your Fire TV is wall-mounted, use the IR remote app or an HDMI-connected device’s remote to turn the TV on. This guide explains three ways to switch on your Fire TV in the absence of a remote.
Press the Physical Power Button to Turn On Fire TV
One of the simplest ways to turn on your Fire TV when there is no remote is using the TV’s physical Power button. Before you go ahead, ensure your TV’s power cord is connected to the electrical wall outlet and switched on. Then, locate the physical Power button on the front underside of the Fire TV logo. Once found, press the Power button once, and your Fire TV Edition Smart TV will power on.
Use the Infrared (IR) Remote App to Turn On Fire TV
If you can’t press the Power button due to wall mounting, you can use the IR remote apps to turn on your Fire TV. Even though an official Amazon Fire TV remote app is available, you cannot use it to turn on your Fire TV. This is because the app can only be used to turn the TV off, not to turn it on.
However, if you have a smartphone with an IR blaster, you can seamlessly control your TV using the IR Remote app. These apps do not require Wi-Fi, like the Amazon Fire TV app. They only use IR signals to control your Fire TV. Some IR remote apps for Fire TV Edition Smart TVs are as follows.
Once you install the above IR remote app, launch it on your phone and pick a remote. Then, point your smartphone towards your TV. Press the Power button once, and your Fire TV will turn on or off.
Use a Streaming Device to Switch On Fire TV via HDMI-CEC
If you connect a streaming device to your Fire TV’s HDMI port, you can use that device’s remote to turn the device on. For this feature to work, you should enable the HDMI-CEC feature on your Fire TV and the HDMI-connected device.
Go to the Settings menu on your Fire TV and tap Display & Sounds. Scroll down to the HDMI CEC Device Control option and turn it on. Similarly, enable the HDMI-CEC option on your streaming device. Now, your TV will power sync with the connected device. If you turn off/on your HDMI device, your Fire TV will also power off or on.
FAQ
No. Since iPhones lack an IR blaster, there is no dedicated IR remote app in the App Store. So, you cannot turn on your Fire TV using your iPhone.
