You can turn on your Roku TV or Roku device-connected TV easily using the remote. If your Roku remote is not working, you can make use of the physical button on the TV, or the Roku app to turn on your Roku TV withour using the remote control. You may wonder how does the Roku streaming device gets turned on while turning on the TV. For that, you might have changed the input on your Roku-connected TV to the HDMI input where your Roku device is connected.
Now, go through this guide to know the possible ways to turn on your Roku TV and begin your streaming.
How to Turn on Roku TV With Remote
Connect the power cord of your Roku TV to the power socket, and turn on the switch. Grab your Roku remote and press the Power button, pointing it toward the TV. This should turn on your Roku TV.
Note: If your TV does not turn on, check the batteries on your Roku remote and replace them if required.
How to Turn on Roku TV/ Device without Remote
If you find that your remote is running out of batteries or malfunctioning, follow the below methods to power on your Roku TV without the remote.
Using Physical Button
Every Smart TV comes with a built-in Power button. And Roku is never an exception. So, find the Power button on your Roku TV and press it to turn on your TV. The location of the power button may vary for different Roku TV brand. Generally, it can be found on the bottom center, backside, side bottom, or right/left bottom.
Using the Roku App
If you are looking for a temporary solution to control your TV without a remote after turning it on, you can use the Roku official remote app. Before proceeding, you need to connect both your TV and your smartphone to the same WiFi network.
1. Install the Roku app on your smartphone.
2. Now launch the app and hit on the Device tab from the bottom of the home screen.
3. Select your Roku device from the list to pair the remote app with it.
4. After selecting your Roku device, click on the Remote option below.
5. Now, you can see a virtual remote present on your mobile screen.
6. Using that, you can turn on and operate your Roku device without the traditional remote.
Apart from this, there are several other ways to turn on the Roku device. As an alternative, you can turn on your Roku TV by using some of the gaming consoles and devices like PS4, Nintendo Switch, Alexa, etc.