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How to turn on your TV with your phone

Most TVs can be woken from standby over Wi-Fi only after you turn on one setting. Find your TV below, turn it on once with your TV remote, and the app can turn the TV on from then on.

Bush

Bush Android TV

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Wow (Wi-Fi). The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall. The manual says Wol (Ethernet) does not wake it for Google Home.

  1. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Wi-Fi

    Settings › Network & Internet › Wow

    Turn Wow (Wake on Wi-Fi network) on. Bush's manual says Google Home wake works only with Wow, not Wol, so use Wi-Fi if you want wake.

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Hisense

Hisense Google TV

Turn on Settings > System > Advanced System > Wake on Cast (called Screenless Mode on models with hands-free voice). Wake works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged.

  1. Let phones and speakers wake the TV

    Settings › System › Advanced System › Wake on Cast

    Set it to On. On models with hands-free voice (far-field mics) the setting is Screenless Mode. The manual notes it may not be on every model.

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  2. Choose what happens at power-on

    Settings › System › Power & Energy › Power

    Power On Mode can be set to Remember, Standby or On. Leave it on Remember or Standby so the TV stays in network standby.

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Hisense Android TV

  1. Install any pending system update

    Updates can include a newer Android TV Remote Service, which makes pairing more likely to work.

Hitachi

Hitachi Android TV

Turn on Wow (Wi-Fi) or Wol (Ethernet) in Settings > Network & Internet > Other options. The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall.

  1. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Wi-Fi

    Settings › Network & Internet › Other options › Wow

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  2. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Ethernet

    Settings › Network & Internet › Other options › Wol

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JVC

JVC Android TV

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > WoW (Wi-Fi) or WoL (Ethernet). The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall.

  1. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Wi-Fi

    Settings › Network & Internet › WoW

    Turn WoW (Wake on Wireless) on. It raises standby power use slightly.

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  2. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Ethernet

    Settings › Network & Internet › WoL

    Use WoL (Wake on LAN) instead if the TV is on a network cable.

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LG

LG lifestyle TVs (webOS)

Turn on "Turn on via Wi-Fi" (TV On With Mobile, or Mobile TV On on 2016–2019 sets). Wakes the TV from standby only, not when it is unplugged.

  1. Let your phone turn the TV on (2022 sets)

    2022 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Devices › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. If a webOS Re:New upgrade moved your TV to webOS 23 or later, use the 2023–2025 path instead.

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  2. Let your phone turn the TV on (2023–2025 sets)

    2023–2025 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. On UK sets the switch may read "Turn on via Wi-Fi (Networked Standby Mode)".

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  3. Let your phone turn the TV on (2026 sets)

    2026 models

    We haven't confirmed the 2026 menu in an LG user guide yet. On 2023–2025 sets the switch is at Settings > All Settings > General > External Devices > TV On With Mobile > Turn on via Wi-Fi.

LG NanoCell (webOS)

Turn on "Turn on via Wi-Fi" (TV On With Mobile, or Mobile TV On on 2016–2019 sets). Wakes the TV from standby only, not when it is unplugged.

  1. Let your phone turn the TV on (2017–2018 sets)

    2017–2018 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Mobile TV On › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. On 2016 sets, Mobile TV On is a single On/Off switch.

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  2. Let your phone turn the TV on (2019 sets)

    2019 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Mobile TV On › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On.

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  3. Let your phone turn the TV on (2020 sets)

    2020 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Mobile Connection Management › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On.

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  4. Let your phone turn the TV on (2021–2022 sets)

    2021–2022 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Devices › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. If a webOS Re:New upgrade moved your TV to webOS 23 or later, use the 2023–2025 path instead.

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  5. Let your phone turn the TV on (2023–2025 sets)

    2023–2025 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. On UK sets the switch may read "Turn on via Wi-Fi (Networked Standby Mode)".

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  6. Let your phone turn the TV on (2026 sets)

    2026 models

    We haven't confirmed the 2026 menu in an LG user guide yet. On 2023–2025 sets the switch is at Settings > All Settings > General > External Devices > TV On With Mobile > Turn on via Wi-Fi.

LG OLED (webOS)

Turn on "Turn on via Wi-Fi" (TV On With Mobile, or Mobile TV On on 2016–2019 sets). Wakes the TV from standby only, not when it is unplugged.

  1. Let your phone turn the TV on (2016–2018 sets)

    2016–2018 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Mobile TV On › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. On 2016 sets, Mobile TV On is a single On/Off switch.

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  2. Let your phone turn the TV on (2019 sets)

    2019 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Mobile TV On › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On.

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  3. Let your phone turn the TV on (2020 sets)

    2020 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Mobile Connection Management › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On.

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  4. Let your phone turn the TV on (2021–2022 sets)

    2021–2022 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Devices › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. If a webOS Re:New upgrade moved your TV to webOS 23 or later, use the 2023–2025 path instead.

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  5. Let your phone turn the TV on (2023–2025 sets)

    2023–2025 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. On UK sets the switch may read "Turn on via Wi-Fi (Networked Standby Mode)".

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  6. Let your phone turn the TV on (2026 sets)

    2026 models

    We haven't confirmed the 2026 menu in an LG user guide yet. On 2023–2025 sets the switch is at Settings > All Settings > General > External Devices > TV On With Mobile > Turn on via Wi-Fi.

LG QNED (webOS)

Turn on "Turn on via Wi-Fi" (TV On With Mobile, or Mobile TV On on 2016–2019 sets). Wakes the TV from standby only, not when it is unplugged.

  1. Let your phone turn the TV on (2021–2022 sets)

    2021–2022 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Devices › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. If a webOS Re:New upgrade moved your TV to webOS 23 or later, use the 2023–2025 path instead.

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  2. Let your phone turn the TV on (2023–2025 sets)

    2023–2025 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. On UK sets the switch may read "Turn on via Wi-Fi (Networked Standby Mode)".

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  3. Let your phone turn the TV on (2026 sets)

    2026 models

    We haven't confirmed the 2026 menu in an LG user guide yet. On 2023–2025 sets the switch is at Settings > All Settings > General > External Devices > TV On With Mobile > Turn on via Wi-Fi.

LG UHD (webOS)

Turn on "Turn on via Wi-Fi" (TV On With Mobile, or Mobile TV On on 2016–2019 sets). Wakes the TV from standby only, not when it is unplugged.

  1. Let your phone turn the TV on (2016–2018 sets)

    2016–2018 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Mobile TV On › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. On 2016 sets, Mobile TV On is a single On/Off switch.

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  2. Let your phone turn the TV on (2019 sets)

    2019 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Mobile TV On › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On.

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  3. Let your phone turn the TV on (2020 sets)

    2020 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Mobile Connection Management › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On.

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  4. Let your phone turn the TV on (2021–2022 sets)

    2021–2022 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › Devices › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. If a webOS Re:New upgrade moved your TV to webOS 23 or later, use the 2023–2025 path instead.

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  5. Let your phone turn the TV on (2023–2025 sets)

    2023–2025 models
    Settings › All Settings › General › External Devices › TV On With Mobile › Turn on via Wi-Fi

    Set Turn on via Wi-Fi to On. On UK sets the switch may read "Turn on via Wi-Fi (Networked Standby Mode)".

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Nokia

Nokia Google TV

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Others > Wake configs > WoW (Wi-Fi) or WoL (Ethernet). The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall.

  1. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Wi-Fi

    Settings › Network & Internet › Others › Wake configs › WoW

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  2. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Ethernet

    Settings › Network & Internet › Others › Wake configs › WoL

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Nokia Smart TV (Android TV)

Turn on Settings > Network & internet > WoW (Wi-Fi) or WoL (Ethernet). The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall.

  1. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Wi-Fi

    Settings › Network & internet › WoW

    Turn WoW (Wake on WLAN) on.

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  2. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Ethernet

    Settings › Network & internet › WoL

    Use WoL (Wake on LAN) instead if the TV is on a network cable.

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NVIDIA

NVIDIA SHIELD TV (Android TV)

Wakes SHIELD from sleep only. Turn off the wake-button limits in Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Simplified wake buttons, and turn on Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound > Power control so the TV turns on too.

  1. Let any wake signal wake SHIELD

    Settings › Remotes & Accessories › Simplified wake buttons

    Turn off "Wake on power and Netflix buttons only" (SHIELD 2019 Remote) and "Wake on NVIDIA or logo buttons only" (controllers).

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onn.

onn. Powered by VIZIO (VIZIO OS)

Set Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Energy Save, and never from unplugged.

  1. Turn on Quick Start

    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    Vizio's support article covers onn. Powered by VIZIO TVs. Quick Start uses more power than Energy Save.

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Panasonic

Panasonic Android TV

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start via Wi-Fi (or Remote start via LAN for Ethernet). Works from standby only, not after the TV is switched off at the mains.

  1. Let your phone turn the TV on

    Settings › Network & Internet › Remote start via Wi-Fi

    Turn on Remote start via Wi-Fi, or Remote start via LAN if the TV uses an Ethernet cable. Panasonic notes this can raise standby power use. Only needed if you want to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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Panasonic My Home Screen

Needs Menu > Network > TV Remote App Settings > TV Remote turned on, plus the wake option on that screen (Wake on LAN / Wireless LAN in Panasonic's 2017–2019 eHELP; Powered On by Apps on some UK sets). Works from standby only, not after the TV is switched off at the mains.

  1. Let your phone turn the TV on

    Menu › Network › TV Remote App Settings › Wake on LAN / Wireless LAN

    Set it to On. Some UK models call this Powered On by Apps. Only needed if you want to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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Philips

Philips Google TV

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN) on UK/EU sets (Settings > Network & Internet > WiFi Configs > Wake On Network on US sets). Works from standby only, not after the TV has been unplugged.

  1. Let the TV be switched on over Wi-Fi

    2023 modelsUnited KingdomEurope
    Settings › Network & Internet › Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN)

    Set it to On. Needed only if you want the app to turn the TV on from standby.

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  2. Let the TV be switched on over Wi-Fi

    2024–2025 modelsUnited KingdomEurope
    Settings › Network and Internet › Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN)

    Set it to On. Needed only if you want the app to turn the TV on from standby.

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  3. Let the TV be switched on over the network

    2022–2024 modelsUnited States
    Settings › Network & Internet › WiFi Configs › Wake On Network

    Turn on Wake On Network. The same menu has Network Standby. On the 7600 series (PUL7672) the menu is called Wake configs and the option is WoW (Wake on Wireless network).

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Philips Android TV

Turn on Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-Fi > Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN) on UK/EU sets (Settings > Network & Internet > WoW on US sets). Works from standby only, not after the TV has been unplugged.

  1. Let the TV be switched on over Wi-Fi

    2018–2022 modelsUnited KingdomEurope
    Settings › Wireless and Networks › Wired or Wi-Fi › Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN)

    Set it to On. Needed only if you want the app to turn the TV on from standby.

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  2. Let the TV be switched on over the network

    2018–2022 modelsUnited States
    Settings › Network & Internet › WoW

    Turn on WoW (wake on wireless network). Use WoL (wake on LAN) instead if the TV is connected by cable.

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Samsung

Samsung Crystal UHD and UHD (Tizen)

Turn on Power On with Mobile. 2017–2021: Settings > General > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile; 2022–2024: Settings > All Settings > Connection > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile; 2025 and later: Settings > All Settings > Connections > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile. Works from standby only, not after the TV has been unplugged. We have not found the 2016 menu path yet.

  1. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2017–2021 models
    Settings › General › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone. Samsung's 2021 e-Manual shows this path; Samsung support gives the same path for 2017 to 2021 models.

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  2. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2022–2024 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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  3. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2025–2026 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connections › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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Samsung Neo QLED (Tizen)

Turn on Power On with Mobile. 2017–2021: Settings > General > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile; 2022–2024: Settings > All Settings > Connection > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile; 2025 and later: Settings > All Settings > Connections > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile. Works from standby only, not after the TV has been unplugged.

  1. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2017–2021 models
    Settings › General › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone. Samsung's 2021 e-Manual shows this path; Samsung support gives the same path for 2017 to 2021 models.

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  2. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2022–2024 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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  3. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2025–2026 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connections › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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Samsung OLED (Tizen)

Turn on Power On with Mobile. 2022–2024: Settings > All Settings > Connection > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile; 2025 and later: Settings > All Settings > Connections > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile. Works from standby only, not after the TV has been unplugged.

  1. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2022–2024 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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  2. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2025–2026 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connections › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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Samsung QLED (Tizen)

Turn on Power On with Mobile. 2017–2021: Settings > General > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile; 2022–2024: Settings > All Settings > Connection > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile; 2025 and later: Settings > All Settings > Connections > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile. Works from standby only, not after the TV has been unplugged.

  1. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2017–2021 models
    Settings › General › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone. Samsung's 2021 e-Manual shows this path; Samsung support gives the same path for 2017 to 2021 models.

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  2. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2022–2024 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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  3. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2025–2026 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connections › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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Samsung The Frame (Tizen)

Turn on Power On with Mobile. 2017–2021: Settings > General > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile; 2022–2024: Settings > All Settings > Connection > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile; 2025 and later: Settings > All Settings > Connections > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile. Works from standby only, not after the TV has been unplugged.

  1. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2017–2021 models
    Settings › General › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone. Samsung's 2021 e-Manual shows this path; Samsung support gives the same path for 2017 to 2021 models.

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  2. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2022–2024 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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  3. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2025–2026 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connections › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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Samsung Serif, Sero and Terrace (Tizen)

Turn on Power On with Mobile. 2017–2021: Settings > General > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile; 2022–2024: Settings > All Settings > Connection > Network > Expert Settings > Power On with Mobile. Works from standby only, not after the TV has been unplugged.

  1. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2017–2021 models
    Settings › General › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone. Samsung's 2021 e-Manual shows this path; Samsung support gives the same path for 2017 to 2021 models.

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  2. Let your iPhone turn the TV on

    2022–2024 models
    Settings › All Settings › Connection › Network › Expert Settings › Power On with Mobile

    Set it to On. Only needed to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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Sharp

Sharp Google TV

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Wake Configs > WoW (Wi-Fi) or WoL (Ethernet). The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall.

  1. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Wi-Fi

    2023–2026 modelsUnited KingdomEurope
    Settings › Network & Internet › Wake Configs › WoW

    Turn WoW (Wake on WLAN) on. Sharp notes this raises standby power use.

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  2. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Ethernet

    2023–2026 modelsUnited KingdomEurope
    Settings › Network & Internet › Wake Configs › WoL

    Use WoL (Wake on LAN) instead if the TV is on a network cable.

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  3. If you chose an energy option during setup

    2025–2026 modelsUnited KingdomEurope

    Setup offers "Saving mode", "Chromecast built-in" and "Wake on network only". Sharp says Saving mode stops apps from waking the TV over the network. Pick "Wake on network only" if you want wake to work.

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Sharp Android TV

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Wow (Wi-Fi) or Wol (Ethernet). The TV must be in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall.

  1. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Wi-Fi

    Settings › Network & Internet › Wow

    Turn Wow (Wake on Wi-Fi network) on.

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  2. Let your iPhone wake the TV over Ethernet

    Settings › Network & Internet › Wol

    Use Wol (Wake on LAN) instead if the TV is on a network cable.

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Sony

Sony BRAVIA (Google TV)

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start (UK: Network and Internet), and choose On (Powered on by apps) where offered. Works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged.

  1. Let your phone turn the TV on

    United States
    Settings › Network & Internet › Remote start

    Press the Quick Settings button, open Settings, and set Remote start to On (Powered on by apps) where offered. Only needed if you want to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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  2. Let your phone turn the TV on

    United KingdomEurope
    Settings › Network and Internet › Remote start

    Press the Quick Settings button, open Settings, and set Remote start to On (Powered on by apps) where offered. Only needed if you want to turn the TV on from your iPhone.

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  3. If the TV doesn't respond, check Sony's remote device setting

    United States
    Settings › Network & Internet › Remote device settings › Control remotely

    This Sony setting lets registered devices operate the TV. Simple TV Remote uses Google's remote service, so it may not be needed, but turning it on does no harm.

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  4. If the TV doesn't respond, check Sony's remote device setting

    United KingdomEurope
    Settings › Network and Internet › Remote device settings › Control remotely

    This Sony setting lets registered devices operate the TV. Simple TV Remote uses Google's remote service, so it may not be needed.

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Sony BRAVIA (Android TV)

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start. Where this setting is on 2015 models is not confirmed. Works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged.

  1. Let your phone turn the TV on

    2016–2020 models
    Settings › Network & Internet › Remote start

    Set it to On. Only needed if you want to turn the TV on from your iPhone. Sony notes it raises standby power use.

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  2. If the TV doesn't respond, check Sony's remote device setting

    2016–2020 models
    Settings › Network & Internet › Remote device settings › Control remotely

    This Sony setting lets registered devices operate the TV. Simple TV Remote uses Google's remote service, so it may not be needed, but turning it on does no harm.

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  3. If the TV doesn't respond, check Sony's remote device setting

    2015 models
    Settings › Network › Remote device settings › Control remotely

    This Sony setting lets registered devices operate the TV. Simple TV Remote uses Google's remote service, so it may not be needed.

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TCL

TCL C-Series and P-Series (Google TV, UK)

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Network Standby, and Settings > System > Power and energy > Quick start (2023–2024 menu names). Wake works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged or shut down with a long press of the power button.

  1. Turn on Quick start

    2022 models
    Settings › Device Preferences › Quick start › Enable quick start

    Needed for waking over the network. TCL notes it raises standby power use.

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  2. Turn on networked standby

    2022 models
    Settings › Network & Internet

    Turn on Networked standby in the Network & Internet menu. Wake stops working if you shut the TV down by holding the power button.

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  3. Turn on Quick start

    2023–2024 models
    Settings › System › Power and energy › Quick start

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  4. Turn on Network Standby

    2023–2024 models
    Settings › Network & Internet › Network Standby

    Set it to On, and keep Quick start on.

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TCL QM Mini-LED (Google TV)

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Network Standby, and Settings > System > Power and energy > Quick start (2023–2024 menu names). Wake works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged or shut down with a long press of the power button.

  1. Turn on Quick start

    2022 models
    Settings › Device Preferences › Quick start › Enable quick start

    Needed for waking over the network. TCL notes it raises standby power use.

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  2. Turn on networked standby

    2022 models
    Settings › Network & Internet

    Turn on Networked standby in the Network & Internet menu. Wake stops working if you shut the TV down by holding the power button.

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  3. Turn on Quick start

    2023–2024 models
    Settings › System › Power and energy › Quick start

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  4. Turn on Network Standby

    2023–2024 models
    Settings › Network & Internet › Network Standby

    Set it to On, and keep Quick start on.

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TCL Q-Class and S-Class Google TV

Turn on Settings > Network & Internet > Network Standby, and Settings > System > Power and energy > Quick start (2023–2024 menu names). Wake works from standby only, not after the TV is unplugged or shut down with a long press of the power button.

  1. Turn on Quick start

    2022 models
    Settings › Device Preferences › Quick start › Enable quick start

    Needed for waking over the network. TCL notes it raises standby power use.

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  2. Turn on networked standby

    2022 models
    Settings › Network & Internet

    Turn on Networked standby in the Network & Internet menu. Wake stops working if you shut the TV down by holding the power button.

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  3. Turn on Quick start

    2023–2024 models
    Settings › System › Power and energy › Quick start

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  4. Turn on Network Standby

    2023–2024 models
    Settings › Network & Internet › Network Standby

    Set it to On, and keep Quick start on.

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TCL Android TV

  1. Install any pending system update

    Updates can include a newer Android TV Remote Service, which makes pairing more likely to work.

Vizio

Vizio Quantum 4K, Quantum Pro and Mini LED (VIZIO OS)

Set Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Eco Mode/Energy Save, and never from unplugged.

  1. Turn on Quick Start (older SmartCast menu)

    Menu › System › Power Mode › Quick Start Mode

    Eco Mode is the default. In Eco Mode the TV can't be turned on over Wi-Fi.

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  2. Turn on Quick Start (VIZIO OS menu)

    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    The other choice is Energy Save, which turns the network off in standby.

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Vizio D-Series, HD and Full HD (VIZIO OS)

Set Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Eco Mode/Energy Save, and never from unplugged.

  1. Turn on Quick Start (older SmartCast menu)

    Menu › System › Power Mode › Quick Start Mode

    Eco Mode is the default. In Eco Mode the TV can't be turned on over Wi-Fi.

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  2. Turn on Quick Start (VIZIO OS menu)

    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    The other choice is Energy Save, which turns the network off in standby.

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Vizio V-Series, E-Series and 4K (VIZIO OS)

Set Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Eco Mode/Energy Save, and never from unplugged.

  1. Turn on Quick Start (older SmartCast menu)

    Menu › System › Power Mode › Quick Start Mode

    Eco Mode is the default. In Eco Mode the TV can't be turned on over Wi-Fi.

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  2. Turn on Quick Start (VIZIO OS menu)

    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    The other choice is Energy Save, which turns the network off in standby.

    Source

Vizio M-Series Quantum (VIZIO OS)

Set Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Eco Mode/Energy Save, and never from unplugged.

  1. Turn on Quick Start (older SmartCast menu)

    Menu › System › Power Mode › Quick Start Mode

    Eco Mode is the default. In Eco Mode the TV can't be turned on over Wi-Fi.

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  2. Turn on Quick Start (VIZIO OS menu)

    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    The other choice is Energy Save, which turns the network off in standby.

    Source

Vizio P-Series Quantum (VIZIO OS)

Set Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Eco Mode/Energy Save, and never from unplugged.

  1. Turn on Quick Start (older SmartCast menu)

    Menu › System › Power Mode › Quick Start Mode

    Eco Mode is the default. In Eco Mode the TV can't be turned on over Wi-Fi.

    Source

  2. Turn on Quick Start (VIZIO OS menu)

    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    The other choice is Energy Save, which turns the network off in standby.

    Source

Vizio OLED (VIZIO OS)

Set Power Mode to Quick Start (Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode). Not from Eco Mode/Energy Save, and never from unplugged.

  1. Turn on Quick Start (older SmartCast menu)

    Menu › System › Power Mode › Quick Start Mode

    Eco Mode is the default. In Eco Mode the TV can't be turned on over Wi-Fi.

    Source

  2. Turn on Quick Start (VIZIO OS menu)

    Menu › All Settings › System › Power Mode › Quick Start

    The other choice is Energy Save, which turns the network off in standby.

    Source

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Google TV

  1. Put the TV in standby with a short press

    A short press of the power button puts the TV in standby. A long press shuts it down fully.

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Xiaomi Android TV

  1. Put the TV in standby with a short press

    A short press of the power button puts the TV in standby. A long press shuts it down fully.

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Questions

Can I turn my TV on with my phone?

Yes, from standby, if the TV keeps its network on while it sleeps. Most TVs need one setting turned on first; the steps on this page show the exact menu for your TV.

How do I turn on a Samsung TV with my phone?

Turn on Power On with Mobile. On 2022–2024 models it’s under Settings > All Settings > Connection > Network > Expert Settings, and on 2017–2021 models under Settings > General > Network > Expert Settings.

How do I turn on an LG TV with my phone?

Turn on Turn on via Wi-Fi. On 2023–2025 LG TVs it’s under Settings > All Settings > General > External Devices > TV On With Mobile.

How do I turn on a Sony BRAVIA with my phone?

Turn on Remote start: Settings > Network & Internet > Remote start (UK: Network and Internet), and choose On (Powered on by apps) where offered.

How do I turn on a Vizio TV with my phone?

Set Power Mode to Quick Start: Menu > System > Power Mode, or Menu > All Settings > System > Power Mode. In Eco Mode or Energy Save the TV can’t be woken over Wi-Fi.

Why won’t my TV turn on from my iPhone?

Check that the TV’s network standby setting is on and that the TV is in standby, not unplugged or switched off at the wall. Some TVs also need to stay on the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone while they sleep.

Does leaving network standby on use more power?

A little. The TV keeps its Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection alive in standby, so it uses slightly more power than in deep standby.

Why can’t my iPhone turn on my TV when it’s off?

When a TV is in deep standby, its network connection sleeps too. Most TVs have a setting that keeps the network listening in standby. Without it, no app can wake the TV.

Does it use more power?

A little. Network standby keeps the Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection alive, so standby power is higher. TV makers list the networked standby power on the energy label.

Can it turn on a TV that is unplugged or switched off at the wall?

No. Nothing can. The TV needs power and its network standby setting turned on.