How to turn on a Hisense TV without the remote control

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

Turn on the TV with the power button

Like all TVs, Hisense TVs have a physical power button. While it may not be visible, it is not difficult to locate either.

This is what you should do.

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

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

Turn off the TV with the power button

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

1. Press and hold the “Power” button below the TV to open the menu.
   
2. It will turn off the TV automatically.

Alternatively, you can simply unplug the device.

Using the RemoteNow app

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

Here’s how to use the app.

1. Install the RemoteNow app on your Android either iOS device.
   
2. Launch the application.
   
3. Tap the “TV” icon in the upper 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 pairing.
6. Turn on your television.
   

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 will not work unless you 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 control, there are other ways to turn on your TV.

This method will require an Android device with an infrared sensor. If you have one, follow the steps below.

1. Download and install the my remote control application.
   
2. Make sure the red light on your TV is on.
   
3. Tap the “TV” icon on the app’s home screen.
   
4. Turn on your television.
   

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

Using the Android TV app

The Android TV app is another useful tool for controlling newer models of Hisense smart TVs. This is because Hisense TVs come with the Google Android operating system 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 application.
   
3. Locate your Hisense TV in the list of available devices and connect to your TV.
   
4. Use the “Remote” feature of the Android TV app to turn on the TV.
   

Please note that this will not 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 Roku operating system? 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 either YoSW device.
   
2. Launch the Roku app.
   
3. Search 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, change channels, navigate menus, etc.

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

Bonus tip: Prepare your Hisense TV to turn it on without a remote control

Imagine that you only use your Hisense TV remote control to control the TV. Suddenly, the remote control no longer works and you have to try several 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. So, here is something you should do the moment you unpack your TV.

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

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

But if you do that when you start playing with your new Hisense TV, you will be prepared for any situation like a non-working remote control, a broken “Power” button, etc.

Frequently asked questions

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

Hisense smart TVs are compatible with many universal remote controls. However, before you can use a universal remote control to turn on your Hisense Smart TV, you must pair the two devices. Unfortunately, that’s not something you can do while the TV is off. If you have a compatible universal remote, you may want to pair it in advance as a backup.

Make your life easier by pairing multiple devices with your Hisense TV

Not being able to turn on the TV because the remote control doesn’t work or the power button is broken 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 option, as long as your phone supports this technology.