Even though Samsung TVs run in energy-saving mode, turning the TV off when not required can save you money on your energy bill. What if the Samsung TV remote doesn’t work when you try to turn the TV off? Worry not. You can simply refer to this guide to learn the alternate ways to turn the Samsung TV without a remote.
Turn Off the Samsung TV using the TV Power Button
Samsung TV has a dedicated Standby/Power button to access the TV power control. You can use the Power button to turn the Samsung TV on or off. Locate the Power button, which is on the TV’s backside, under the front panel in the middle, or under the front panel on the right side. Then, single press the Power button to switch off the Samsung TV.
Power Off the Samsung TV using Remote Apps
You can use your smartphone to manage the power-off function on your Samsung TV. To do so, install the remote app for your Samsung TV on your phone and pair the Tizen TV with the app.
If you are using SmartThings, ensure your Samsung TV is connected to the same WiFi as your phone for successful pairing. Once the remote interface appears, locate the Power button and click on it. Your Samsung TV will turn off and go into standby mode. Use the same Power button to turn it on when required.
If your Android smartphone is capable of emitting IR signals, you can use the IR remote app to power off the Samsung TV. Install the IR remote app on an Android device and open the remote interface. Aim the smartphone towards the Samsung TV and press the Power button. Your Samsung TV will turn off.
Turn Off the Samsung TV using Voice Commands
If you have enabled voice functions such as Bixby or Alexa earlier, you can drop a voice command to turn off the Samsung TV. Instead of pressing the Power button on the SmartThings remote app, press the Mic icon on the remote interface. Then, say any one of the following voice commands you have set it up.
- Bixby – Hi Bixby, Turn Off the Samsung TV
- Alexa – Alexa, Turn Off the Samsung TV.
Soon after your Samsung TV receives the command, it will power off.
Power Off the Samsung TV via HDMI-Connected Device
If your Samsung TV is HDMI-CEC compatible, you can control the TV using a console, set-top box, or a streaming device. To do so, connect the external device to your Samsung TV’s HDMI port and change the input to this source. Then, go to Samsung TV Settings → All Settings → Connection → External Device Manager → Select Anynet+ (HDMI -CEC) → Turn it ON.
Similarly, turn on the CEC function on your external device by visiting its settings. From now on, if you turn off the HDMI-connected device, your Samsung TV will also turn off. Likewise, turning the HDMI device on will power up the Samsung TV.
Turn Off the Samsung TV by Setting a Sleep Timer
If you want your Samsung TV to be turned off at a scheduled time, the Auto Power Off option will help. So, you don’t need to keep your remote aside for powering the TV off. To enable it, head to Settings on a Samsung TV→ Choose System → Click on Eco Solution → Tap Auto Power Off → Choose a Time. Once you set it, the Samsung TV will turn off at the assigned time.
Switch Off the Samsung TV by Ejecting the Power Cord
If you need a simple way to turn off the Samsung TV without a remote, unplug the TV cord from the wall socket. Once you do this, the TV will lose electricity and get turned off. However, it can damage the TV’s internal components due to uneven energy flow. So, you can use this technique to switch the Samsung TV off only in an emergency situation.
These are the alternative ways to power off the Samsung TV without a remote. Apart from this, you can also use a universal remote to power off the Samsung TV. You only need to program it using respective remote codes. Then, press the Power key on a remote to switch off the Samsung TV.
FAQ
No. You cannot use a keyboard or mouse to turn off the Samsung TV. Instead, you can use them to enable the Auto Power Off or HDMI-CEC function.
