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- To turn on your Roku TV you can use remote’s Power button.
- You can also turn on the turn TV without using a remote by using the unit button, remote app, and voice command.
Like any other television, Roku TVs can be turned on and accessed using a remote control. But there are a lot cooler ways to do it, which every Roku user should know. Follow this article to learn what they are and become a Roku TV geek.
How to Turn On Roku TV With a Remote
1. First, connect the TV’s power cord to a socket and check the working condition of the remote. Then, turn on the socket’s switch.
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2. Bring the remote to 15 feet distance and press the Power button for 0.5 seconds to boot up your Roku TV.
Note: You can also use the universal remote to perform the action of turning on your Roku TV. Universal remote is a cost-efficient option if you are in the mind of replacing the original one.
How to Turn On Roku TV Without a Remote
In case, you are struggling with your damaged or malfunctioning remote to boot up your TV, you can alternatively follow the methods given below to perform the function without a remote.
Turn On Roku TV Using Power Buttons
1. All Roku TVs come with a power button. The location of the power button on your TV may vary from model to model. It may be present at the bottom center, bottom right, or backside.
2. After connecting the power cord of the TV to the Socket, you can locate and press the Power button once to turn on your TV.
Turn On Roku TV Using Remote App
Roku TV has a dedicated remote app called The Roku App. You can use this app to boot up your TV by following the methods given below.
1. Download The Roku App (Official) from the Play Store or the App Store on your smartphone. Then, connect your Roku TV to WIFI and link your mobile to the same network.
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2. Log in to your Roku account and hit the Devices option. Select the Roku TV and connect it to the app.
3. Get the virtual remote interface by clicking the Pemote icon on the app. Tap the Power icon on the app to turn your Roku TV off and on.
Turn On Roku Using Voice Command
You can provoke the Roku TV to turn on by just giving voice commands to your TV. Follow the instructions to enable the respective feature.
1. To implement this method, you should enable the Fast TV Start option. So, navigate to Home → Settings → System → Power and click the check box near Enable Fast TV Start.
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2. After turning the feature on you can just click the Mic button on your virtual remote and provoke the TV to boot up just by saying ” Turn on Roku TV“.
Disclaimer: Remote app and Voice Assistant methods can’t be used to power up Roku TV without a prior connection. If you have arrived here without the remote for the first time, learn these methods for future usage.
Using the above methods, you can turn on and access your Roku TV by picking up a remote or comfortably lying on your couch. Apart from these methods, external devices like gaming controllers connected to your Roku TV using HDMI CEC can also help in the process. Pick your handy method for different scenarios and proceed.