If the Onn TV remote is not working, then check for dead batteries. You can also verify whether the remote buttons are stuck or the IR emitter is blocked. Check for physical damage to the remote also.
The best way to fix the Onn TV remote, if it is not working, is to remove the batteries, press the power button for 20 seconds, and wait for the residual power to get drained. Next, press every button on the remote and if any button seems to be stuck then fix it. Put back a new set of batteries and replace the old ones. Now, check if the remote is working.
If the Onn TV remote still fails to work, then we have alternatives for you to try. You can still turn on Onn TV without a remote and also control other settings – Let’s show you how.
6 Methods to Turn on Onn TV Without Remote
Here are the methods that you can follow to navigate through the Onn TV even if you lose the remote.
1. Using the Physical Button on Onn Smart TV
Locate the physical buttons present on the Onn Smart TV, they can be either on the front panel or on the back panel or you can also check out the left and right sides of the TV. You will find the Power, Input, Channel, and Volume Control buttons. So, if you want to power off the Onn TV, then press the power button and wait for the power lights to turn off. You can press the same power button to turn on the Onn TV.
2. Using the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch can help you to turn on the Onn TV. You simply need to make certain changes in the settings, which would help to turn on the TV whenever you lose the TV. So, turn on the Nintendo Switch and get to the Main menu. Next, select System Preferences > TV Settings and get to the option Negotiate TV Power State. Finally, in the Settings select Enable.
However, you must only proceed with this step if you have a portable device dock. So, connect the TV with a portable dock through HDMI and connect the switcher to the dock. You can carry out these steps for the Nintendo Switch and OLED versions.
3. Using the PlayStation 4
You can use PS4 to turn on the Onn Smart TV but the only condition is that the PlayStation4 should be connected to the Onn Smart TV. So, switch on HDMI-CEC on Onn TV. Go to the Home Screen and select the Gear icon from Settings. Next, select System and select Control Other Devices (CEC). You need to uncheck the option 1-touch play.
Next, you need to enable the Device Linking feature by going to the main menu of the PlayStation 4. Now, select Settings > System, and next to the option Enable HDMI Device Linking, check the box. Thus, whenever you turn on the Playstation 4 connected to the Onn TV, it will automatically turn on the TV.
4. Using the IR Blaster
Usually, the older versions of the Android have a built-in IR Blaster function. So, if you are using such a device, then you can download the Remote Control app from the Google Play Store. Install the app and choose the TV brand – Onn. Using the app, you can control the TV. However, you might have to go through a few stages of setting up the connection. But, once you are done, you can switch on as well as switch off the Smart TV using the app.
5. Buy a Generic Remote
If you are willing to spend a few bucks, then you can buy a generic/universal remote that is compatible with most of the latest smart TVs. You can use this in place of the Onn remote to turn on the TV and also browse through the channels.
6. Use the Roku App
If you are unable to find the Onn TV remote, then use the Roku app. However, it can only be used to turn off the TV but you cannot switch on the TV using the app. So, Download the Roku app on your device, be it Android or iOS. Next, ensure that the TV is switched on and connect the mobile with the same Wi-FI network as Roku.
Run the app and sign in with the same Roku account as on Onn TV. From the device list, select the Onn Roku TV and highlight the option Remote. You will find that the screen now displays the same buttons as there are on the Roku TV remote. Simply, tap on the buttons to navigate through the controls features, and contents on the TV.
What Can You Do with the Virtual Remote?
Using the virtual remote, you can turn up the volume of the Onn TV, connect the TV to Wi-FI, and Access the Onn TV settings.
How to Enable TV Wi-Fi Without the Remote?
You can enable the TV wi-FI by connecting a USB keyboard and mouse to the Onn TV. Next, you can use the mouse to change the TV settings and also enable the network settings or Wi-Fi.
