5 Simple Ways to Power On Your Roku TV without a Remote

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Locate the Power button or use a different device

Co-authored by Travis Boylls Reviewed by Luigi Oppido

Last Updated: September 16, 2024 Fact Checked

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• Using the Roku App
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If you've lost your remote, you can still turn on your Roku TV using the TV's power button. The Power button is well-hidden, but once you find it, it's easy! You can also use the Roku mobile app, a smart speaker, a connected HDMI-CEC device like a gaming console, or a universal remote. This wikiHow article teaches you how to turn on your Roku TV without a remote.

Turn on a Roku TV Without a Remote

Look for the hidden button on the bottom or side panel of your TV. Press and hold it to turn on your TV. You can also use the remote function of the Roku mobile app, a universal remote, a smart speaker, or an HDMI-CEC-enabled streaming box or game console.

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Using the Power Button

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   Locate the hidden power button on your TV. Even if you don't see it, your Roku TV does have a power button, and that location varies by model. Once you find it, it'll be easy to turn on your Roku TV without the remote. Press the button to turn the TV on. If that doesn't work, press and hold the button for a few seconds. The following are some places to check for a power button:

   • The bottom edge of your TV: Many Roku TVs, including most TCL and Westinghouse models, have hidden power buttons on the bottom edge of the TV. Feel around for the button below the manufacturer's logo at the center. If it's not at the center, it could be at the bottom-left or bottom-right edge.
   • The left side of the TV: Many Roku TV models have power buttons on the left edge of the TV, just behind the display. It may be near the middle of the left edge or down toward the bottom.
   • The right side of the TV: If the Power button isn't in the other locations, it'll be on the right edge.
   • The back panel of the TV: On some TVs, especially older models, the power button is on the back side of the TV, typically near where you plug in the cables.
     • If your Roku TV has a power button at this location and you've mounted it on the wall, you'll need to unmount it to turn it on.
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   Turn the TV off. The way you turn a TV off will be different from one model to the next. On some TVs, you can simply press the power button or press and hold the button to turn the TV off. Some TVs have a directional button. Pressing the button will display a menu and then you can press the button in different directions to navigate the menu and press the button again to make a selection. On some TVs, pressing the button will display a menu. Press the button again to change menu options and simply leave it on a menu option for a few seconds to make a selection.
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Using the Roku App

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   Install the Roku app on your smartphone or tablet. If you can't find your Roku TV remote or it's not working, you can use the Roku app on your Android, iPhone, or iPad to control your TV in the meantime.

   • This method requires your Roku TV and your phone or tablet to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. It won't work if your Roku TV is connected to the internet with an ethernet cable.
   • You can use the Roku mobile app to turn on your TV and navigate menus to watch movies and shows.
   • If your Roku TV isn't on Wi-Fi, see this guide to learn how to connect to Wi-Fi without a remote.
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   Open the Roku app and sign in. The first time you open the app, you'll be prompted to log in with your Roku account. Follow the on-screen instructions to do so.

   • If you're not prompted to sign in, tap the Account icon in the lower-right corner. It has an icon that resembles a person. Then tap Sign In at the top of the page and sign in to your Roku account.
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   Tap the Remote icon.. It has an icon that resembles directional buttons. It's the middle tab at the bottom of the screen.
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   Tap your TV to connect. When you tap the remote icon, it will display a list of devices on your Wi-Fi network that you can connect to. Tap your TV to connect to it. This will display the remote.
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   Tap the Power icon

   

   . It's red icon that resembles a circle with a line through the top. It's in the upper-right corner. This will turn on your TV. You can use your remote to navigate the menus, pause and play, open the guide, use voice commands, and more.
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Using a Gaming Console or Streaming Device

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   Connect a gaming console or streaming device to your Roku TV's HDMI-CEC port. If you have a gaming system like an Xbox One or a PlayStation 5 or a streaming device like Chromecast or Amazon Firestick, connect it to the HDMI-CES, HDMI-ARC, or HDMI-eARC port on the back of your Roku TV. Once connected, turning on your gaming console will also turn on your Roku TV.

   • Not all Roku TVs support HDMI-CEC.
   • If you haven't enabled HDMI-CEC on your Roku TV, this method may not work.
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   Enable HDMI-CEC on your game console or streaming device. You may need to enable HDMI-CEC on the device that is connected to your TV. You can usually do this in the Settings menu. Use one of the following steps to enable HDMI-CEC on your game console:

   • Playstation 5:
     • Press the PS button on your controller.
     • Select the Settings/Gear icon in the upper-right corner.
     • Select System.
     • Select HDMI.
     • Ensure Enable HDMI Device Link is turned on.
     • Ensure Enable One-Touch Play is turned on.
   • Playstation 4:
     • Press the PS button on your controller.
     • Select the Settings option in the cross menu bar.
     • Select System.
     • Ensure HDMI Device Link is turned on.
   • Xbox:
     • Press the Xbox button on your controller.
     • Select Profile & system.
     • Select Settings.
     • Select General.
     • Select TV & display options.
     • Select TV & A/V power options.
     • Ensure HDMI-CEC is checked.
   • Nintendo Switch:
     • Select System Settings from the Home screen.
     • Select TV Settings.
     • Ensure Match TV Power State is turned on.
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   Turn on the console or streaming device. When the HDMI-CEC compatible device is connected, turning it on using its own power button or remote will also turn on your Roku TV. You can then control your TV using the Roku app.
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Using a Smart Speaker

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   Add your Roku account to your Google Home or Alexa app. You can add your Roku account to your Alexa or Google Home app and use your smart speaker to control your Roku TV. Use one of the following steps to add your Roku accout to your smart device:

   • Alexa:
     • Open the Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device.
     • Tap the More icon, which resembles 3 squares and a plus sign in the lower-right corner.
     • Tap Settings.
     • Tap TV & Video.
     • Tap Roku.
     • Tap Enable to use.
     • Sign in to your Roku account.
     • Tap Accept & Continue.
     • Select which Alexa device you'd like to use with your Roku TV.
     • Tap Link devices.
   • Google Home:
     • Open the Google Home app on your mobile device.
     • Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen.
     • Tap the Plus (+) icon in the lower-right corner.
     • Tap Works with Google Home.
     • Tap the magnifying glass icon and searh "Roku."
     • Tap Roku.
     • Sign in to your Roku account.
     • Tap Continue.
     • Follow the prompts.
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   Use voice commands to turn on your TV. Say the wake up work ("Hey Google" or "Alexa") and then tell it to turn on your TV. You may need to use the exact device name. The following are some voice commands you can use to turn on your Roku TV:

   • "Hey Google, turn on living room TV."
   • "Alexa, turn on bedroom Roku TV."
   • "Hey Google, Turn on Roku TV."
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Using a Universal Remote

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   Purchase a compatible universal remote. You may be able to program a universal remote or your cable/satelite remote to turn on your TV. Make sure you purchase one that will work with your TV brand.
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   Find the code for your TV and remote brand. You can usually find the code to program a remote in the users manual or manufacturer's website for your TV brand and/or universal remote. You may need to try a few different codes to find the one that works. The following are some codes you can try for your universal remote brand or satelite/cable remote:

   • GE: 2891
   • Inteset: 10885
   • Onn: 2891, 3851, 3201
   • Xbox One: T1756
   • RCA/Voxx: 11564, 12434, 387, 12049, 11756, 10818
   • Altice USA/Cablevision/Optimum/Suddenlink: 617, 619, 1111, 0821, 0001, 3411, 3311, 2801, 4141, 1931, 1661, 1561, 081, 031
   • AT&T/DirecTV/U-verse: 12049, 1398, 11463, 12183, 10706, 11756, 097, 1346, 10818
   • Buckeye Broadband: 12434, 2434
   • CenturyLink: 2414, 2434, 3183
   • Cox Communications: 2049, 1756, 12434, 11756, 2360
   • DISH Network: 834, 1756, 645, 556
   • Frontier Communications: 688
   • Google Fiber: 2856
   • Hawaiian Telcom: 2434
   • Sparklight/CableOne: 2434
   • Spectrum/Charter/Bright House Cable/Time Warner: 11564, 387251, 387, 1566, 268, 0818, 1756, 11602, 251, 11756
   • TiVo: 091, 0091, 0366, 0011, 0999
   • Verizon FIOS: 180
   • WOW!: 1447, 3183, 2434
   • Windstream: 2414, 2434, 3183
   • Xfinity/Comcast: 11463, 12409, 12092, 12434, 12290, 12292, 11602
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   Program your remote. Once you know which code will work for your TV brand and universal remote brand, follow the instructions in user's manual or manufacturer's web page for your universal remote to program it.
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   Power on your TV. Press the Power button on your universal remote to power on your TV.
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• When you get a replacement remote for your Roku TV, you can use the Roku mobile app to connect it. Using the mobile app, navigate to Home > Settings > Remotes & devices > Set up a new device > Remote on your Roku, and follow the on-screen instructions to sync.
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• If you have a Roku Voice Remote Pro, you can use the Roku mobile app to find your remote.
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