Has your Sceptre TV remote’s power button been unresponsive? Don’t fret. You can still turn on your Sceptre TV without a remote. You can use the TV panel buttons, IR remote apps, or the HDMI-CEC function to switch on the Sceptre TV. This article covers everything you need to know about Sceptre TV remote alternatives.
Power On the Sceptre TV using the TV Power Button
You can see the Power button with a Power symbol at the underside or side panel of your Sceptre TV. Before pressing the Power button, check whether the Sceptre TV cord is plugged into the electric socket. If so, press the Power button to switch on your Sceptre TV. To turn the TV off, you can press the same button.
Turn On the Sceptre TV using IR Remote Apps
You can use your Android smartphone to turn on your Sceptre TV. However, you must own an Android smartphone that has an IR blaster on its top. If so, install and run the remote app and choose a remote to switch it to the remote interface.
Point the smartphone towards your Sceptre TV. Press the Power icon on the app. The smartphone will send an IR signal to the Sceptre TV and make it turn on. If it doesn’t work, choose a different remote in the app and press the Power button.
| IR Remote Apps | App Download Link |
|---|---|
| Sceptre TV Remote | Play Store |
| Remote for Sceptre TV | Play Store |
| Sceptre TV Remote | Play Store |
Power On the Sceptre TV Using a HDMI-Connected Device
If you own a gaming console or a streaming device, you can use them to turn on your Sceptre TV. To do so, ensure your device is HDMI-CEC compatible. Also, check whether the HDMI CEC and CEC Device Control settings are enabled on both devices. Once done, your Sceptre TV will power sync with the HDMI-connected device. The next time you switch on your external device, it will power on your Sceptre TV since its power state matches that of it.
Switch On the Sceptre TV using Voice Commands
If your Sceptre TV runs on Google or Android OS, you can turn it on using voice commands. For this to work, you must set up voice accessibility settings on your Sceptre TV. Also, you need to connect your Sceptre TV to the same WiFi as your smart speaker. Then, launch the Google TV app on your Android (Play Store) or iPhone (App Store) and pair your Sceptre TV. Then, press the Mic icon on the Sceptre TV remote app.
- Amazon Alexa – Alexa, turn on the Sceptre TV.
- Google Assistant – OK Google, turn on the Sceptre TV.
That’s it. Your Sceptre TV will turn on within a few seconds. Once turned on, you can use the same application on your phone to control your Sceptre TV.
FAQ
Yes. You can rely on universal remotes to turn on your Sceptre TV. To accomplish this, you must program it with your Sceptre TV.
