If you witness that the Mi TV remote doesn’t work for any reason, it can disappoint when you want to switch on your Mi TV. You don’t have to fret about it, as there are alternative ways to turn the Mi TV on without a remote controller. From using the TV’s physical buttons to remote apps, we have demonstrated all possible ways to switch on your Mi TV.
Use the Physical Standby Button to Switch On Mi TV
The Standby or Power button is mandatorily provided in all Mi TV models to use in the event of emergencies. It is located at the bottom center of the TV panel (below the Mi logo). Since the button is hidden on the TV’s underside, it will not be visible when you look straight. Use your hand to search for the Power button below the Mi logo. Once you find it, press it once to switch on your Mi TV.
Use the IR Remote App to Switch On Mi TV
If you have an Android phone with a built-in IR blaster, you can turn on and control your Mi TV using the official Mi Remote Controller – For TV app. This Mi TV remote app uses infrared signals and works exactly like an original remote. Hence, it does not need WiFi to pair your TV with the app. This app is available for free on Play Store so that you can easily install it on your Android phone. After you install the app, launch it and choose your Mi TV model. Using the remote interface, press the Power button.
The Mi Remote Controller – For TV app will send infrared signals to reach your TV. Your TV will respond to the remote commands and turn on. In rare cases, the Mi Remote Controller app may not work on your phone for some reason. In that case, you can rely on third-party IR remote apps. Since there are many third-party IR remote apps for Mi TV, you will have difficulties in choosing the best app. For your ease, we have listed the best apps to control your Mi TV.
Turn On Mi TV Using the HDMI-CEC Feature
You can turn on your Mi TV just by powering on a streaming device or gaming console. Sounds interesting, right? By enabling the HDMI-CEC feature on your Mi TV and externally connected HDMI device, you can synchronize the power state of both devices.
Go to the Settings menu on your Mi TV and select the Device Preferences or Inputs option. In that, scroll down to the HDMI-CEC option and select it. Then, enable the CEC Switch or HDMI Control option. Further, enable the TV auto power on option to power on your Mi TV with an HDMI device.
Additionally, you need to enable this feature on your external device’s settings. Then, take your external device’s remote and press the Power button to turn off your external device. This will also switch off the Mi TV. Similarly, turning the device on will also switch on your Mi TV.
FAQ
Yes. You can turn on your Mi TV using the Mi box remote only after enabling the CEC Control feature on both devices.
