How To Turn On TCL Roku Without Remote

TLC Roku has become very popular in recent years because of its great features and functions. The device is also known for its user-friendly interface and ease of use.

If you want to watch movies or TV shows on your Roku, you should know how to turn on the device without using a remote control.

Roku is a streaming media player that allows you to stream video from Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Pandora, MLB.com At Bat, Vudu, Crackle, HBO Go, Showtime Anytime, CBS All Access, Sling TV, and much more.

You can easily access the settings menu by pressing the Menu button on the remote control.

Once you press the Menu button, you’ll see a screen asking you to choose between the Settings menu and the Home screen.

Select the Settings option to open the Settings menu.

The Settings menu will allow you to manage all aspects of your Roku account including viewing history, parental controls, payment options, and other settings.

So, if you want to find out more about how to turn on your TCL Roku without the remote, then keep on reading!

How To Turn On TCL Roku Without Remote

TLC Smart TV’s have Roku software built into them, and they’re becoming increasingly popular as they offer QLED TVs, Ultra HD Smart TVs, and Android/Roku TVs.

Nearly every TV manufacturer ships their products with a remote control. But what happens if you misplace the remote? Or if the remote simply stops working?

There are numerous workarounds if the above questions apply to you, with a few ways to turn on a TLC Roku without a remote. We’ll outline the ways you can do this below.

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Turning On TCL Roku With Physical Buttons

If your TV is plugged in and on standby mode, the easiest way to turn the TV on is to use the physical power on buttons.

These power on/off buttons are usually located on the back of the TV above the Volume Up and Down Buttons.

Turning On TCL Roku With An App 

How To Turn On TCL Roku Without Remote

There are many remote apps available on the Google Play/Apple App Store, some notable mentions include AnyMote and SURE Universal Smart TV Remote.

But did you know that Roku has their own remote app? This app is available on all major platforms and can be used to turn on your TCL Roku TV.

Same as with using the physical buttons on the TV, your TV will need to be plugged in and on Standby mode in order to use the remote app.

You’ll need to connect your TV and smartphone to the same home Wi-Fi network.

Once they’re on the same network, launch the remote app on your smartphone.

You should now be able to control various functions on your TV using your smartphone.

Turning On TCL Roku With Games Consoles

If you own a gaming console, like the PS4 or Nintendo Switch, you can easily turn your TV on using either of these consoles.

Bear in mind that to use either of these consoles to turn your TV on, you’ll need to be able to change some settings on the consoles and need the TV to be on.

Firstly, let’s discuss how to turn on your TCL Roku with the PS4:

  1. Hook up your PS4 to the TV via HDMI cable.
  2. Boot up the console.
  3. Navigate to the Settings tab from the Home Screen and select System Settings.
  4. Under System Settings, there will be an option to “Enable HDMI Device Link” to make sure this is checked and turned on.
  5. Power down the PS4. Turning it back on using your PS4 controller or the power button on the console. Your TCL TV should come on as well.
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Now we’ll discuss how to do the same thing with a Nintendo Switch:

  1. Place the Switch console into the Dock, ensuring the Dock is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
  2. On the Home Screen, you’ll see a Settings menu shaped like a Cog.
  3. From the Settings Menu, navigate to System Settings.
  4. Select TV settings on the left hand side panel.
  5. Select ‘Match TV Power State’
  6. Turn your Switch off and on will now turn the connected TCL Roku TV on.

Turning On TCL Roku With A Cable/Satellite Remote

Cable and satellite remotes are extremely handy, and nearly all of them work well with TCL Roku TVs.

To link your cable or satellite remote to your TCL Roku, you’ll need the correct program code.

You should be able to find the correct code from the article above. Follow the on-screen instructions from your cable/satellite service provider to program the remote.

It’s worth noting that not all buttons on a cable/satellite remote can be mapped to your TCL Roku Remote.

Conclusion

TCL Roku TVs are very easy to set up. They’re also incredibly simple to use.

The only real downside to having a TCL Roku TV is if you don’t have a compatible remote for it.

Luckily, there are plenty of options out there, so finding one shouldn’t be too difficult.

You can either turn on the TCL Roku with the physical buttons on the TV, download and use a remote app from the Google Play/Apple App stores, use a console like the PS4 or Nintendo Switch, or program your cable/satellite remote to work with the TCL Roku TV.

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If you’re still in doubt about how to turn your TCL Roku TV on without the remote, it might be worth consulting the user manual.

If you cannot find the user manual, type the make of your TV plus the words “user manual” into Google.

We hope you’ve found this article helpful, happy viewing!