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- You can turn on Toshiba TV without a remote by using the Power button attached to it.
- Toshiba TVs are also compatible with remote apps, and voice assistants that can also help in powering it up.
Even if you have lost your remote, you can use lots of alternative sources like a TV button, voice assistant, and remote apps to turn on and control your Toshiba TV comfortably. Follow this article to learn how to use them.
How to Turn On Toshiba TV Using Physical Buttons
All Toshiba TVs come with a set of buttons attached to them on their sides or back. The Power button is one among them that’ll help in booting up your TV from standby mode.
1. Turn on the power supply to your TV first.
2. Locate the Power button and press it once. Your Toshiba TV will turn on after this.
The latest models of Toshiba TVs come with only a single button, which is used to turn on your TV as well as several other functions.
How to Turn On Toshiba TV Using Remote Apps
Toshiba TV models like the Toshiba Fire, Toshiba Google, Android, and VIDAA TVs have their respective smartphone apps. These apps act as virtual remotes and have a Power button on their interface that’ll help in switching on the TV.
Remember! You should have done the Pairing process beforehand with the help of your actual remote. Only then you will be able to use this feature to turn your Toshiba TV when needed.
The method to pair the remote apps with the respective Toshiba TV models is given below for future usage.
Turn On Toshiba Fire TV
For Toshiba Fire TVs, you can use the Amazon Fire TV app, which is available for both Android mobile and iPhone.
1. Install the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone.
2. Connect your ToshibaTV to WiFi which is the same as your mobile phone and sign in to your Amazon account.
3. Click the Select a Device to Connect option; Then, choose your Toshiba TV and enter the PIN for pairing.
4. After this, launch the virtual remote interface and press its Power button to turn off/on your TV.
Turn On Toshiba Android/Google TV
1. Download the Google Home app on your smartphone and connect your smartphone to the same WIFI as your TV.
2. Sign in to your Google account on both devices.
3. After this, pair both devices by entering the code displayed on your TV on the smartphone.
4. Once paired, launch the app; click on the Remote option and open the virtual remote.
5. In that, tap the Power button and your Toshiba TV will turn Off/On after this.
Turn On Toshiba VIDAA TV
1. Install the VIDAA Smart TV app on your iPhone or Android smartphone and sign in to your account.
2. Then, connect your TV to the same WIFI as your smartphone.
3. Launch the app, agree to all the terms and conditions, and pair both devices.
4. Open the Remote and hit the Power button to turn on Toshiba TV without a remote.
How to Turn On Toshiba TV Using Voice Assistants
Similar to remote apps, you need to set up Voice assistants beforehand. All Toshiba TV models are compatible with voice assistants. If you are using Fire TV OS, use Alexa. If any other models, use Google Assistant. Here’s a quick glimpse of how we set up each assistant.
Setup Alexa Voice Assistant on Toshiba TV
If your Toshiba Fire TV comes with a built-in Alexa Voice Assistant, follow the below steps.
- Turn on your Toshiba TV and click the Mic option on your remote.
- The Alexa setup page opens up. Click on Sign in with Amazon.
- Enter your Amazon account details and activate your account on your TV.
- After this, Alexa on your TV will be put to standby mode, and you can utter, ‘Hey Alexa, turn on my TV.’
You can also pair Alexa Speakers to your Toshiba TV if it doesn’t have built-in Alexa with you.
Setup Google Voice Assistant on Toshiba TV
Google Voice Assistant is compatible with Toshiba Android, Google, and VIDAA TVs. You can enable it on your TV via the following steps.
- Go to your TV Settings.
- Click on Device Preferences and select Google Assistant.
- Then, enable OK Google Detection. This will put Google Assistant in standby mode on your TV.
- After this, say OK Google and ask it to turn on the TV.
If your TV doesn’t have a built-in Google Voice Assistant, install the app on your smartphone, pair it with your TV, and start using it.
From the above methods, you can turn on Toshiba TVs without using the remote. In addition to that, you can also connect external devices like a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad and use it to turn on your TV.
FAQ
1. Can universal remotes & IR remote apps turn on Toshiba TV?
Yes. You can use universal remotes as well as any third-party IR remote app to control your Toshiba TV and perform functions like turning it on, connecting it to WIFI, etc.
