When your Roku remote is lost, broken, or not responding properly, there are many ways to turn the Roku TV on or off. You can use alternate methods, such as the manual button, the remote app, the smart speaker, and the HDMI-CEC feature. This guide demonstrates all possible ways to turn on the Roku TV without a remote.
Turn On the Roku TV Using the TV Power Button
One of the basic and easiest ways to turn on your TV is by using the TV power button. You will find the Power button on your Roku TV at its back or its side panel. In some Roku TVs, the Power button will be located at the bottom of the TV.
If you are using a TCL, Hitachi, RCA, or Element Roku TV, you can find the power button right below the brand logo. On Hisense Roku TV, the power button will be located below the TV logo or on the back panel.
On Philips, InFocus, Magnavox, and JVC Roku TV, you can find the power button on the side or on the back panel of the TV.
Thus, using the power button, you can turn on your Roku TV without a remote.
Use IR Remote Apps to Turn on the Roku TV
As mentioned earlier, on some Roku TVs, the power button will be located at the back of the TV. If you have mounted your TV on the wall, it will be difficult to access the power button. In such circumstances, installing a suitable IR Remote app for your Roku TV might be helpful for turning on your TV. Other than turning on your TV, these IR remote apps will be helpful to control your TV and perform all operations without a remote.
Keep in mind that you can use these IR remote apps only on Android smartphones, as iPhones don’t have an IR blaster. Some of the best IR Remote apps to turn on and control your Roku TV are listed below.
If your TV is in stand-by mode and it is connected to a WiFi connection, you can use the Roku App to turn on your Roku TV. You can get this app on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
Turn On the Roku TV Using Smart Speakers
There are many smart speakers in the market that comes with the built-in Alexa or Google Assistant support. If you have a smart speakers in your home, you can easily turn on your Roku TV using voice commands. To do that, you need to add and pair your Roku TV with the Alexa or Google Home app. This will depend on which smart speakers you are using.
If you have a smart speaker with Alexa support, you need to add your Roku TV to Alexa. Install the Alexa app on an Android or iPhone via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Now, you need to link your Roku account to the Alexa app after launching it.
To do so, tap the More Icon → select Settings → click on TV & Video → tap Roku → click Enable to Use → Sign in to your Roku account → Select Accept & Continue → Choose your Smart speaker → Tap Link Devices.
Once you added your Roku TV to the Alexa app, you can turn on your TV using the command, “Alexa, Turn on Roku TV.”
On the other hand, if you are using a smart speaker with Google Assistant support, you need to add your Roku TV to the Google Home app. So, install the Google Home app on your Android or iPhone from the corresponding app stores.
Next, link your Roku TV and account to the Google Home app. To do so, open the app → tap Devices → Hit the + icon → select Works with Google Home → search and tap Roku → sign in to your Roku account → tap Continue.
Further, go near the Google-powered smart speaker and say, “Hey Google, turn on Roku TV.”
Switch On Roku TV Using the HDMI- CEC Feature
Do you have gaming consoles like PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch in your home? If so, you can use them to turn on your Roku TV without a remote. To make this method work, you need to enable the HDMI-CEC feature on your gaming console and Roku TV. The steps to turn on the HDMI-CEC feature on your gaming consoles are as follows.
- For Nintendo Switch, tap System Settings → select TV Settings → turn on Match TV Power State.
- If you are an Xbox user, tap the Xbox button → select Profile & system → tap Settings → click General → tap TV & Display Options → click TV & A/V power options → check mark HDMI-CEC option.
- If you have a PlayStation, press the PS button → tap the Settings icon → click System → tap HDMI → turn on Enable HDMI Device Link → turn on Enable One–Touch Play.
FAQ
If your Roku TV is not turning on, the power cord might not be firmly connected to the wall socket. Unplug the power cord and plug it back again to fix the issue.
