Previously, I thought that the remote was the only way to turn On and access the Philips TV. But, it is not so. Later, I figured out a few ways to power On my Philips TV and access it without a remote control. You can easily turn On the Philips Smart TV using the Power button present on the TV panel. In addition, you can use remote apps or gaming consoles like Xbox to turn On the TV without a remote.
How to Turn On Philips Smart TV Without a Remote Control
You can use these steps to switch On the Philips Smart TV without a remote.
- Using the Manual Buttons
- Using the Remote App
- Using the Gaming Consoles
Using the Manual Buttons
Philips Smart TV has a set of physical buttons located on the TV panel. You can use these buttons to operate your TV when you lose your TV remote. Initially, locate the manual buttons on your Philips Smart TV. It is located at the bottom-right corner of the TV. Now, hit the Power button to turn On your Philips TV.
Using the Remote App
Luckily, the Philips Smart TV has a dedicated remote app available on both Play Store and App Store. It lets your Smartphone control your TV as you do it with the remote.
1. Install the Philips TV Remote app on your Smartphone and connect both devices to the same WiFi connection.
2. Launch the app after installation. Then, select your TV model and the remote structure that you prefer.
3. Pair the app to the TV by following the on-screen prompts.
3. Next, click the Red Power button at the top to turn On your TV without a remote.
Now, install any streaming app like Disney Plus from the App Store on Philips TV and stream the content on a big screen.
Using Gaming Consoles
The external devices can be useful for turning On the Philips Smart TV and the other Smart TVs without a remote. To use this step, you must have connected any one of the external devices below to your TV.
- Using PlayStation
- Using Xbox
- Using Nintendo Switch
Using PlayStation
1. Connect your PlayStation and Philips Smart TV using the HDMI cable.
2. Select the Settings icon from the PlayStation home screen and click System.
3. Now, check in the Enable HDMI Device Link box.
4. That’s it. Turn On your PS console to automatically power On the Philips Smart TV.
Using Xbox
1. Connect your Xbox and Philips Smart TV using the HDMI CEC Cable.
2. Press the Xbox button and go to Profile & System.
3. Choose Settings → System → General → TV & Display → TV & AV Power option.
4. Tick the HDMI-CEC box and select the option Console turns on other devices.
5. Your Philips Smart TV will turn On automatically whenever you power On the Xbox.
Using Nintendo Switch
1. Connect the Nintendo Switch console to your Philips Smart TV.
2. On the Nintendo Switch, select System Settings → TV Settings.
3. Turn On Match TV Power State.
After enabling this option, your Philips TV will be turned On automatically when you turn On the Nintendo Switch.
FAQ
The power button on the Philips Smart TV is usually located in the bottom-right corner of the TV.
Use the Ethernet cable, gaming controllers, or keyboard and mouse to connect your Philips TV to WiFi without a remote.
Long-press the Red Power button on your remote to turn On your Philips Smart TV manually.
You can turn Off the Philips TV by pressing the Power button on the TV panel.
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