Where Is My TCL Roku TV's Power Button: Easy Guide

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My brother had a TCL Roku TV that he usually watches sports or the news on, and he had been using it for several years at that point.

Out of the blue, he rang me up to ask for help with his TV. It just wasn’t turning on like it was supposed to when he pressed the power button on the remote.

He was searching for a power button on the TV itself, which would be logical since most TVs ought to have one.

To help him with his search, I dove deep into research on the internet by checking out TCL’s support pages and asking around on a few public user forums for more information.

A few hours later, I decided I had enough info to help my brother find the power button on his TCL Roku TV.

After you finish reading this article, you’ll know if your TCL Roku TV has a physical power button and where exactly you’ll be able to find it in minutes!

You can find your TCL Roku TV’s power button underneath the TCL logo, anywhere near the underneath of the bottom bezel, or on the back part of the sides of the TV.

Continue reading to know what you can do if you lose your Roku remote and why TCL has made finding the power button more difficult.

Does My TCL Roku TV Have A Power Button

Contrary to how your TCL Roku TV looks, most models do have a well-concealed power button that TCL isn’t too inclined to point out to you.

Usually, there won’t be any markings on the TV itself that would indicate where the buttons are, but there are a few common spots you could try out.

Check underneath the TCL logo on the center part of the lower bezel of the TV screen. You can also check behind it by feeling your way towards it.

Most models have their physical power buttons located here, but a couple more spots are worth checking out.

You can also feel around the back of the TV, on the lower right side, towards the middle. The buttons would usually be recessed, so finding them won’t be difficult.

Check behind the right-hand side of the bezel as well for the power button. Some models do occasionally use this area to place the power button and other controls.

For more exact information about the model you own, check the owner’s manual to find where the power button is.

Why Is The Button Hard To Find?

TCL TVs, like most TVs, are usually installed in the living room and become part of the living room aesthetic that everyone looks for.

As a result, these TVs are also designed with aesthetics in mind, and a bunch of buttons on the front of a giant TV might look out of place or ugly for many.

The world is moving toward minimalistic design, and TVs hide the buttons as part of that trend.

It also preserves the natural look of a giant, monolithic black screen that TVs constantly strive towards.

Having a physical backup to control your TV or turn it on and off would still be helpful if the remote stops working or if the TV stops responding to the remote, and this is why manufacturers hide the buttons on their TVs.

Using Roku TVs Without A Remote

Using the physical buttons on the TV to navigate its user interface or doing almost anything else is tedious, but you might think that’s the only choice left after losing your remote.

Fortunately, most smart TVs, TCL Roku TVs included, allow you to control them without the remote using your phone.

It involves downloading the official remote app for the TV’s operating system and connecting your phone to your TV.

You’ll be able to immediately start controlling the TV with the remote on your phone.

Follow the steps below to set up the Roku app to control your TV:

1. Go to the homepage of your Roku.
2. Navigate to Settings > System.
3. Then proceed to Advanced system settings.
4. Set Network access under Control by mobile apps to Default.
5. Ensure both the phone and the TCL Roku TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
6. Launch the Roku mobile app.
7. Wait for the app to find your Roku TV.
8. Select your TV and follow the instructions it gives you.

After configuring the app, try controlling the TV with the remote app and see if you can do everything possible with the physical remote.

If you don’t want to use your phone as your remote, you can also consider getting a universal remote for TCL TVs for that remote in-hand feel, coupled with additional features that you never knew you needed.

Troubleshooting Common Power Button Issues

Since the power button is hidden, it can run into issues caused by dust buildup or other factors because the buttons aren’t used as much.

Sometimes, issues caused by the internal components of the TV might also cause it not to turn on when the power button is pressed.

I will be talking about fixes to these problems and more in the following subsections.

Change power outlets

If the power button doesn’t turn the TV on even after trying several times, the TV might not be receiving the power it requires.

You can mostly chalk this up to a faulty power socket, so try plugging the TV into another one.

For surge protectors, disconnect the TV from the power strip, and connect the TV directly to the wall.

You can check the power outlet to make sure it is receiving any power with the help of a testing screwdriver.

If the power socket is not receiving power, contact a local electrician to come and make the fix for you.

Power supply

All TVs have a power supply board that regulates how much power each of the TV’s components gets and turns the high voltage mains supply that you plug into a lower voltage than the TV’s circuitry can handle.

If this board fails, your TV won’t get any power and won’t turn on, which might be why the power button isn’t working.

You can safely skip this step if you turn the TV on and off with the buttons.

Power cycle the TV

Software and some hardware bugs can also result in the power button of your TCL Roku TV not working.

So to reset those systems to try to get them back to normal, you can power cycle your TV.

To do so, follow the steps detailed below:

1. Turn the TV off completely. Make sure the TV is not on standby mode.
2. Unplug the TV from its wall power socket.
3. Wait for at least a minute before plugging the power back in.
4. Turn the TV on with the power button.

The power button should safely turn the TV on if all goes well.

Contact TCL

If you still can’t find the power button of your TCL Roku TV or are having trouble with the button itself, don’t hesitate to contact TCL support.

After they know the model of your TV, they’ll be able to tell you exactly where you can find the power button.

They’ll also be able to send in a technician to look at your TV and see why the power button isn’t working as intended.

Final Thoughts

If the TCL TV still fails to turn on, check the batteries on the remote if you can’t turn the TV on with the remote.

Check for damaged cables since it can also stop the TV from receiving enough power.

Even if the TV turns on, make sure the screen doesn’t get stuck in a black screen, and check if the input you’ve switched the TV to is plugged in and working.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do all TCL TVs have a power button?

Almost all TCL TVs have a physical power button on the back of the TV or underneath the bezel that will let you turn the TV off if you can’t do so with your remote.

Check the manual for your TV to figure out the exact location.

How do I control my TCL Roku TV without a remote?

You can control your TCL Roku TV without your remote by connecting your TV to the Roku mobile app on your phone.

Alternatively, you can choose to get a universal remote that can control other devices as well, in addition to the Roku TV.

Why does my TCL TV not turn on?

If your TCL TV doesn’t seem to turn on, make sure all the cables are connected correctly and are in order.

Check if your home is experiencing power fluctuations; if it is, you can try again after it stabilizes.

Where is my TCL TV’s reset button?

There isn’t a physical reset button on any of the TCL TVs that you can get now.

You can now only reset by going into the TV’s Settings and initiating the reset there.