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lost your TCL Roku remote don't panic
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You've still got options Whether it's
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lost between the couch cushions broken
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or just not working I'm going to show
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you exactly how to turn your TCL Roku TV
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on without it Plus I'll share a few easy
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ways you can still control your TV
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without needing the original remote
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These quick tips will have you back to
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watching your favorite shows in no time
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Let's jump in Let's start with the
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easiest fix Using the power button on
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the TV itself On most TCL Roku TVs
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you'll find a small button right below
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the TCL logo at the front bottom of the
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screen It's usually near the sensor and
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easy to press If you don't see it there
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don't worry Just feel around the edges
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especially along the back or side panels
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Some models hide the button in those
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spots Once you find it just give it a
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quick press to turn the TV on or off
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It's a small trick but super helpful
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when you don't have the remote But if
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you want more than just powering your TV
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on or off let's bring your smartphone
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into the mix Download the official Roku
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app from your phone's app store It's
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available for both Android and iOS Once
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installed connect your phone to the same
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Wi-Fi network as your TCL Roku TV Launch
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the app and it will automatically search
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for available Roku devices on your
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network When your TV appears tap to
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connect You'll now have full access to a
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virtual remote on your phone screen It
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lets you do almost everything the
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physical remote can Navigate menus
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change channels launch apps adjust the
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volume you name it It's fast intuitive
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and perfect for those moments when your
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remote disappears into the couch
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cushions If you're using an Android
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phone with a built-in IR blaster there's
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another solution for you Apps like Mi
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Remote allow your phone to mimic a
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traditional remote control No Wi-Fi
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needed Just download the app set it up
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for a TCL or Roku device and start using
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it like a regular remote Point your
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phone directly at the TV and you can
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power it on adjust volume switch
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channels and more It's especially
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helpful if you're in a situation where
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Wi-Fi isn't available or stable Just be
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sure to point the phone directly at the
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TV's IR sensor for the best results
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Here's a bonus tip If your TV is stuck
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on a screen or not responding try
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unplugging it from the wall waiting 30
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seconds and plugging it back in This
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basic reset can help clear minor
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software hiccups and allow any of the
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remote control methods to connect more
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smoothly So to sum it up first try the
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physical power button on your TV For
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full control download the Roku mobile
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app Just make sure your phone's on the
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same Wi-Fi network And if you're using
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an Android phone with an IR blaster apps
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like my Remote can control your TV
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without Wi-Fi at all Just because your
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remote's gone doesn't mean you're stuck
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If this video helped you out give it a
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like It really does make a difference
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