We are in an era where Tv has become the real attribute of all homes and offices, apart from watching favorite movies and shows on television it is also used in various offices to deliver a presentation and the likes thus becoming very important to have as a possession.
Purchasing a good television set that will deliver better services has become a problematic tax to do. This is primarily due to companies releasing devices with many various functions and it is most difficult to select your preference.
There are also tons of Tv that have several characteristics but one annoying thing is that they are all of the poor quality. One of the recommended options when buying a Tv is an Insignia TV.
Insignia is a brand Tv manufacturing Company that produces televisions which has great pictures and sound quality at a very reasonable price.
Nonetheless, when you recently purchased your Tv then all of sudden it turns out you are having a broken remote, or perhaps it stops working or you lost it then what do you have to do.
As a consumer and Tv lover you can’t easily give up just because you lost your remote, or the remote is faulty, guess what they are a few ways you can turn on your Insignia Tv without using a remote control.
How to Turn on Insignia TV without using a Remote Control
Below are some methods you can try out to turn on the insignia tv without a remote.
Use the Physical Buttons or TV Controller.
The easiest way to turn on the insignia tv without a remote is by manually pressing the power button which is located in front of the Tv on the right side or behind the Tv.
Once you can locate the power button, press it, and your TV will be turned on automatically. This might likely not work for you, don’t worry as they are other ways you can try out.
Amazon Fire TV Remote App
Another method of how to turn on the insignia Tv without a remote is by using the Amazon Fire Tv remote app.
- Firstly you will have to download and install Amazon Fire TV Remote App on your mobile device.
- Make sure, your smartphone and the Insignia TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi, before moving to the next step.
- After you have installed the Fire TV app on your mobile device, open it, and click on sign in.
- Then choose your Insignia smart TV from the list of discovered devices.
- Once it’s selected, the app will deliver you a virtual remote.
- From there, you can turn and control your insignia Tv without a remote control by using your smartphone.
Use the Roku TV App
Another method how to turn on the insignia tv without a remote control is by using Roku TV App.
This is very related to Amazon Fire TV Remote App, the Roku App should be downloaded from Google Play Store or Apple App Store for both Android and IOS users respectively, then install on your device.
- Make sure the Roku app and Insignia TV are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network to use this method.
- After Installing the Roku app on your smartphone, the next step is to open it.
- On the main screen, you will see the Insignia smart TV, click on it and then select the remote tab.
- After that click on the power button from the remote app and guess what! you have successfully turned your mobile phones into a remote control.
Universal Remote Control
If the aforementioned methods, do not work out for you, then they are still another method you can try out.
This method only works by using a universal remote control that can control several types of Smart TVs. If you don’t have one, you can easily buy one from trusted retailer stores.
- Once you have the universal remote, open it and add up your insignia TV to the universal remote’s list of devices.
- Once you have added it, just follow the guild lines on how to use it to turn on your insignia smart tv and also set it up.
- If none of these methods works out for you, your TV won’t turn on without its official remote. If that is the case, then you might need to contact Insignia’s customer service.
FAQs
Do Insignia TVs have a control power button?
The Control power button is at the top right or behind the Tv. The TV has both a quick start manual and a guide. You can access them on the Insignia product page in PDF format.
Where can I purchase a universal remote control?
You can buy one from any trusted electronics store.
How can I set up the Insignia TV Remote Control?
To set up the insignia smart tv remote, you have to connect it to its respective port and follow the guidelines on how to set it up.
Can I use the Insignia Fire TV without a remote control?
The Insignia Fire TV is powered by Android. Which means a keyboard will perfectly work with it. Almost all kinds of USB keyboards are compatible. Even wireless models will work.
Can I be using my smartphone to control the Insignia TV?
Yes, you can control your insignia tv using your smartphone by downloading the Amazon Fire TV Remote App or Roku app, and after connecting the two devices, your Smartphone can control your Tv
What kind of app will I use to control my Insignia Smart TV?
You can use either the Amazon Fire TV Remote App or Roku app, which can be downloaded from the Google play store and App store for both Andriod and IOS users respectively
How do I connect to a WiFi network on my Insignia TV without a remote control?
To connect your TV to WiFi without remote control, you will have to connect a USB keyboard and mouse directly to the TV. Using the mouse navigate to the TV’s WiFi settings to enable a WiFi connection.
