How to Turn On Samsung TV Without Remote

You can’t rely on the Samsung Smart TV remote all the time. If you lost or damaged your TV remote, then you can use the TV physical buttons or use the SmartThings remote app to turn on your Samsung Smart TV. With the remote app, you can control your Samsung Smart TV with your smartphone.

How to Turn On Samsung Smart TV Using Physical buttons

All the Samsung Smart TV models will have physical buttons to turn on the TV. Based on the model, the placement of the physical button may vary.

The latest Samsung Smart TV models have a Power button on the front panel. The models that are manufactured in 2020 and above models are the best examples. Whereas the models from 2019 to 2020, the buttons are located at the back side of the TV. In some models, you will have the Joystick-like Power button with the navigation function. In Samsung Frame TVs (from 2017 to 2019 models), the Power button will be placed on the middle front panel.

After finding the Power button, press it once to turn on your Samsung Smart TV. If your Samsung Smart TV doesn’t turn on, press and hold the Power button. This will turn on your Samsung Smart TV.

How to Turn On Samsung Smart TV Using SmartThings App

SmartThings is a remote app developed by Samsung to access every Samsung device. You can use the SmartThings app as a remote to control your Samsung TV.

1: Connect your Samsung Smart TV and smartphone to the same WiFi network.

2: Download the SmartThings app on your Android or iOS device from the Play Store or App Store.

3: Sign in with the credentials of your Samsung Smart TV account.

4: After signup, click on the + or Add device button. Then, select the Devices option.

5: In the next step, select TV from the list of devices.

6: Then select your TV and its model.

7: In the next step, you can see a passcode displayed on your TV screen. Note down the code and enter it on your SmartThings app.

8: This will finalize the pairing of the SmartThings app and your TV.

9: Now, you turn on or off your Samsung Smart TV.

10: Along with that, you can also use the remote app to control volume, change channels, and more.

Alternative Remote Apps for Samsung Smart TV

Though the SmartThings app is the official one, you can use third-party remote apps to turn on the Samsung Smart TV without the remote. Using the third-party remote app may not be reliable at times. But you can use the remote in emergency situations. Some of the remote apps are,

TV (Samsung) Remote Control

With the TV (Samsung) Remote Control app, you can control your TV just like using your TV remote. You will get the exact Samsung remote layout on your smartphone. The best thing about this remote app is that it is equipped with an IR blaster. So, you don’t need a common WiFi connection.

Remote Control for Samsung TV

With a Remote Control for Samsung TV app, you can control your TV easily using the touchpad and the keyboard support. Using the remote app, you can control Samsung Smart TVs from 2013 to 2017 models. The remote app has bigger buttons and a neat UI. You can use the remote app easily without any hassle.

Universal TV Remote

Universal TV Remote by Twinone is one of the best remotes for Samsung TVs. You can control your Samsung Smart TV, cable box, and much more devices. With the app using the IR transmitter of the phone, it is easy to use on all smartphones. You can connect multiple devices at once and access every device using the Twinone app.

Mi Remote

Mi remote is a remote app designed by Xiaomi. Using the remote app, you can pair it with any TV easily and control it using the IR blaster. Like the other remote app, you can use Mi remote to connect more than one device and use control other devices.

These remote apps are compatible with all Smart TVs, including Samsung. So you can use these apps to turn on your Smart TV without a remote.

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