Turning on the LG Smart TV is quite easy, and it can be done by pressing the Power button on the LG remote. But what if your LG remote suddenly got damaged or did not work properly? In this case, you need to rely on alternative methods, such as the Power button on the TV Panel, Voice Commands, or HDMI-CEC feature to turn on the LG TV. If you are unsure of how to perform any of these processes, go through this guide and learn about it.
Turn On the LG TV using the Power Button
The quickest method to switch on the LG TV is to hit the Power button on the TV panel. Before proceeding further, ensure that the LG TV receives enough power supply.
1. Locate the Power button on the LG TV bezel or panel. The Power button is usually located under the LG logo. On some LG TVs, you can find the Power button at the rear or bottom right-hand side.
2. After locating the Power button, just press it once to turn on the LG TV and use it.
Power On LG Smart TV Via Voice Commands
Another hands-free way to turn on the LG TV without a remote is through Voice Commands. To do this, your LG TV should support Voice Assistants, and you should priorly configure and connect the Smart Home Devices, like Google Home or Amazon Alexa device, to your LG TV. Once you have done this, just command Alexa or Google to turn on your TV.
Voice Command Examples:
- “Hey Alexa, turn on my LG Smart TV. “
- “Hey Google, turn on the LG Smart TV.”
Apart from turning the TV On, you can also perform various functions through voice commands. But remember that both devices should be on the same WiFi.
Turn On LG TV using Gaming Consoles
Do you have a gaming console, like Nintendo Switch, PS, or Xbox, at home? Then, you are in luck. This is because you can turn on the LG TV automatically just by powering on your gaming console. To do this, you need to enable the HDMI-CEC option on LG TV and the gaming console. HDMI-CEC is a feature that lets the devices connected to the LG TV via HDMI cable, to control each other.
To turn on the HDMI-CEC (SIMPLINK) on LG TV, refer to the steps given below.
- On the LG TV, go to Settings → All Settings → General → Devices → HDMI Settings → Simplink (HDMI-CEC) → Turn it On.
After enabling the option on LG TV, you should enable it on your gaming console as well. The name of this feature varies depending on the console you own. So, refer to the steps below based on your console.
- Nintendo Switch – Move to System Settings → TV Settings → Turn On “Match TV Power State.”
- PS4/PS5– Navigate to Settings → System → HDMI → Enable HDMI Device Link
- Xbox – Press the Xbox button → Go to Profile & System → Settings → General → TV & display options → TV & A/V power options.
Remember that you should have configured these options in advance before the remote was damaged or lost. Only then can you turn on the LG TV by turning on the gaming console.
FAQ
No. You can use the LG ThinQ remote app only to turn off the TV and not turn it on.
The power button and other manual buttons are present on the bottom or back of the LG TV panel.
