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- Use the Power button on the TV unit to turn on the Insignia TV without the remote.
- Smartphone users can power on the TV using compatible remote apps such as The Roku App or Amazon Fire TV.
- You can also use voice assistants like Google Voice Assistant or Alexa to turn on Insignia TV.
Insignia TV users don’t have to worry about how to turn on their TV if the remote is defective or lost. They have various options like unit Power button, remote apps, and voice assistants as remote alternatives to switch on their TV without a remote. This article will explain how to use them in the process.
Important Note! Remote apps and voice assistants require a beforehand pairing for being used to turn on Insignia TV and can’t be used immediately. However, the guidances here will be helpful after you complete the pairing process.
How to Turn On Insignia TV Using Power Button
Every Insignia TV has a power button located somewhere on its unit. The older models usually have this button on the back or side, whereas the newer models have it under the TV (bottom center or side).
Once you switch on the socket switch, you can just press once or, in some cases, long press the Power button to turn on your Insignia TV.
How to Turn On Insignia TV Using Remote Apps
Each model of Insignia TV has its own virtual remote app. These apps have a button to turn on/off the TV. To utilize them, you have to download your TV OS’s respective Insignia TV remote app on your Android mobile or iPhone. Then, connect your Insignia TV and mobile to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Install The Roku App (Official) to control your Insignia Roku TV.
- Download the Amazon Fire TV app if you have Insignia Fire TV.
Now, pair the remote with your TV and open its remote interface. Click on the Power button (Roku app) or Home → Turn Off button (Amazon app) to turn off the TV. Tap the same button again & Insignia TV will boot up again. Using this method, you can turn on your TV whenever it’s in standby mode.
However, save the currently used WiFi network on your Insignia TV so that it can get connected to it automatically in standby mode and keep the pairing status active.
How to Turn On Insignia TV Using Voice Assistants
Another easy method to turn on your Insignia TV is by using voice assistants. If you have enabled voice assistants like Google Assistant, Alexa, and Roku, long press the Microphone button on the remote app and say, “Hey Google/Alexa/Roku, turn on the TV.”
If your Insignia TV is linked with Google or Amazon Alexa smart speaker, just provoke and command them using your voice to turn on the TV and it will be done.
The above mentioned are the genuine methods to turn on your Insignia TV without a remote control. Apart from these methods, you can also use third-party remote apps to switch your Insignia TV on or off.
FAQ
1. What to do if my Insignia TV power button is not working?
Try soft resetting your Insignia TV by power cycling it. Also, press the button multiple times and make sure it is not stuck. If there are any damages on the button, get it repaired.
2. How to turn on Insignia TV using remote?
Take the remote control in hand and point it towards your Insignia Smart TV. If it is an Insignia Roku TV remote, the Power button will be on the top center. Meanwhile, in the Insignia Fire TV remote it will be in the top left or right corner. Click it once and your Insignia TV will boot up.
