3 Quick Ways to Turn On TCL TV Without Remote

Have you ever been in a situation where your TCL TV remote failed, and you were struggling to turn on the TV? Well, a remote isn’t the only thing you need for this, as there are a lot of other ways to switch it on and control it. This article will let you what those remote alternatives are and how to access them.

How to Turn On TCL TV Using Physical Button

The easiest method to turn on your TCL TV without a remote is to use the Power button on the TV unit. All TCL models have this button, but its location varies for the older and newer models.

In older models, you can find it on the back or side of the TV. In the newer models it is located right under the TV’s TCL logo (center bottom). Just press this Power button to turn on the TV when it is in standby mode.

How to Turn On TCL TV Using Remote Apps

TCL TV can be powered up and controlled using your phone through remote apps. However, your TV needs to be paired to the app beforehand. So, this won’t be an immediate tool for you when you lack a remote. However, go through this section to learn the pairing process for future usage.

There are different OS versions available on TCL TVs & you have to use the remote app that works with your TV’s OS. The following are the apps for each TCL TV model.

• For TCL Roku TV:
  • The Roku App (Play Store | App Store)
• TCL Fire TV:
  • Amazon Fire TV (Play Store | App Store)
• TCL Android/Google TV:
  • Google Home (Play Store | App Store)

Once you install a compatible remote app, link your TCL TV to WiFi, connect your mobile to the same WiFi network & save this network on your TV. Then,

• Open the respective app and go to the Devices tab to find and connect your TCL TV.
• Then, tap the Remote icon and get the virtual remote. Tap the Power button to turn off and On your TCL TV.
• Next time, whenever your WIFI network is active and your smartphone links with it, your TV will also connect to the same WIFI. So, you can use the virtual remote and turn on your TCL while on standby mode.

Note: Before pairing TCL Roku TV to its remote app, go to the TV Settings → System → Advanced system settings → Control by mobile apps → set Network Access to Default.

You can also use third-party remote apps that are compatible with TCL TVs to control them.

How to Turn On TCL TV Using Voice Assistants

One of the quickest and easiest ways to turn on your TCL TV is to use voice assistants like Google Assistant, Alexa, or Roku Voice. You can hold the Microphone icon on the appropriate remote app and use a voice command like “Hey Google/Alexa/Roku, switch on the TV” to turn on your TV.

If your TCL TV is paired with any of smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google Nest, you can just provoke them and command them to turn on your TCL TV from anywhere in your home.

Now, you will never have to worry if your TCL TV remote stops working suddenly. Just use one of the above methods to turn on and control your TV until you get another remote, or continue using your TV without a remote.

FAQ

1. How to open settings on TCL TV without remote?

You can use a compatible remote app or voice assistants to access the Settings menu on your TCL TVs. On remote apps, you can use the virtual remote to navigate to Settings, and with voice assistants, you can use voice commands to open Settings.

2. How to turn on TCL TVs with a remote?

Just point the remote at your TV and press the Power button to switch on the TCL TV.