How to Turn On a Hisense TV Without the Remote

Having a Hisense Smart TV means you can use many devices to control it, navigate the menus, and even turn it on and off without using the remote. The following methods will present options you can use to turn on your TV if your batteries are dead, you can’t find the remote, or even if the physical Power button is broken.

Turn On the TV Using the Power Button

Like all TVs, Hisense TVs feature a physical Power button. While it may not be visible, it’s also not hard to locate.

Here’s what you need to do.

1. Make sure your TV is plugged in.
   
2. Look for the red light on your Hisense TV.
   
3. Press the button underneath the TV on the same line as the red light.
   

If the light turns blue, your TV will turn on.

Turn Off the TV Using the Power Button

If you don’t have a remote for your Hisense TV, you can turn it off using the physical button.

1. Press and hold the “Power” button underneath the TV to bring up the menu.
   
2. Will turn off the TV automatically.

Alternatively, you can just unplug the device.

Using the RemoteNow App

Hisense TVs are easy to control with the RemoteNow app. It’s available for Android and iOS devices and functions as a virtual remote and navigation tool for select Hisense TV models.

Here’s how to use the app.

1. Install the RemoteNow app on your Android or iOS device.
   
2. Launch the app.
   
3. Tap the “TV” icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
   
4. Select your Hisense TV from the list of available devices.
5. Enter the code that appears on your TV screen to complete the pairing.
6. Turn on your TV.
   

This method will work if you have the following Hisense TVs.

• 2021 – A4G, A6G, A7G, U7G, U8G, and U9G
• 2020 – S4, S5, SX, S8, Q7, and Q8
• 2019 – R8, R7, R6, R5, and R4
• 2018 – P9, P8, P7, P6, and P5

The method won’t work unless you can first turn on the TV to pair it with your phone.

Using the MiRemote App

If the physical button on your Hisense TV is broken and you can’t use the remote, there are other ways to turn your TV on.

This method will require an Android device with an infrared sensor. If you have one, go through the following steps.

1. Download and install the Mi Remote app.
   
2. Make sure the red light on your TV is on.
   
3. Tap the “TV” icon on the app’s home screen.
   
4. Power on your TV.
   

Remember to point your phone’s sensor towards the Hisense TV’s infrared sensor.

Using the Android TV App

The Android TV app is another useful tool for controling newer models of Hisense Smart TVs. That’s because Hisense TVs come with the Google Android OS installed.

Follow these steps to control your Hisense TV with the Android TV app.

1. Download the Android TV app on your device.
   
2. Launch the app.
   
3. Locate your Hisense TV from the list of available devices and connect to your TV.
   
4. Use the Android TV app “Remote” feature to turn on the TV.
   

Note that this won’t work unless your phone and TV share the same Wi-Fi network.

How to Turn On Your Hisense TV With the Roku TV App

Do you have a Hisense TV with a Roku OS? If that’s the case, you won’t need the physical remote to turn the TV on and off.

1. Download and install the Roku app for your Android or iOS device.
   
2. Launch the Roku app.
   
3. Look for available devices.
   
4. Connect to your Hisense TV.
   
5. Tap the “Power” button.
   

You can proceed to use the Roku app on your phone to adjust the volume, switch channels, navigate the menus, etc.

For this to work while your Hisense TV is off, you should make sure that your phone and TV share the same Wi-Fi network.

Bonus Tip – Getting Your Hisense TV Ready to Turn On Without a Remote

Imagine you only used your Hisense TV remote to control the TV. Suddenly, the remote isn’t working anymore and you have to try various methods until you find one that can turn on your specific Hisense TV model.

Being prepared is better than finding a solution during a crisis situation. Therefore, here’s something you should do the moment you unbox your TV.

Start installing multiple virtual remote apps on your TV. A Hisense TV can be turned on and controlled from many more smartphone apps than listed in this article.

However, other apps will first require you to pair the app with the TV. To do that, you must be able to turn on the TV and get the pairing code that appears on the screen.

But if you do that as you first start fiddling with your new Hisense TV you’ll be prepared for any situation like a non-working remote, a broken “Power” button, etc.

FAQ

Can you use a universal remote to turn on a Hisense TV?

Hisense Smart TVs are compatible with many universal remotes. However, before you can use a universal remote to turn on your Hisense Smart TV, you must pair the two devices. Unfortunately, that’s not something you can do while your TV is turned off. If you have a compatible universal remote, you might want to pair it ahead of time as a backup.

Make Your Life Easier by Pairing Multiple Devices With Your Hisense TV

Not being able to turn on your TV because the remote isn’t working or the Power button is busted can be painful. If you haven’t paired your phone and apps with your TV in advance, you won’t be able to use them. That’s why the Mi Remote infrared method is your safest bet, as long as your phone supports the technology.

What do you think about how Hisense Smart TVs enable users to control their devices? Do you find it too complicated or easy enough? Let us know in the comments section below. And don’t hesitate to let us know about your experiences using these methods.