To turn on a Hisense TV without the remote, press the small physical button hidden on the bottom or back of the set. On most VIDAA models it sits center-bottom under the bezel, on Roku TVs it's a tiny joystick on the back-right, and on Google TV models it's on the lower-left side.
Table of contents(19)+
- 01Where the physical power button is, by Hisense series
- 02VIDAA Smart TVs (U-series)
- 03Hisense Roku TV (R-series)
- 04Hisense Google TV (A-series, H-series)
- 05Hisense Fire TV (2024+)
- 06Method 1 — The physical power button
- 07Method 2 — Plug-cycle the TV
- 08Method 3 — HDMI-CEC from another device
- 09Method 4 — Wake-on-LAN from the phone app
- 10Method 5 — A $5 universal remote
- 11What if the physical button doesn't work?
- 12FAQ
- 13Where is the power button on a Hisense TV?
- 14Can I turn on a Hisense TV with my phone?
- 15The button does nothing — is the TV broken?
- 16If the physical button won't turn the TV on
- 17Where exactly is the power button on my Hisense TV?
- 18Can I turn the TV on with a USB keyboard?
- 19Related guides
To turn on a Hisense TV without the remote, press the small physical button hidden on the bottom or back of the TV. On most VIDAA models (U6, U7, U8, U9 series) it's a single button center-bottom under the bezel. On Hisense Roku TVs (R6, R7, R8) it's a tiny joystick on the back-right. On Google TV models (A6, A7, H8, H9, H10) it's a button at the bottom-left side. Once on, you can use a USB keyboard or the free phone remote app for full control.
Where the physical power button is, by Hisense series
VIDAA Smart TVs (U-series)
U6, U6K, U6N: Center-bottom of the front bezel. A small recessed button, no label.
U7, U7K, U7N: Same as U6 — center-bottom.
U8, U8K, U8N: Slightly off-center, usually about 1 inch left of center.
U9: Center-bottom, behind the bezel.
Hisense Roku TV (R-series)
R6, R6E, R6G: Back of TV, bottom-right corner. A small joystick — push left/right to navigate, in to confirm.
R7, R7E: Same as R6.
R8, R8H: Joystick on back-right, slightly higher up.
Hisense Google TV (A-series, H-series)
A6, A6G, A6H, A6K: Side-bottom-left, behind the bezel.
A7, A7H: Same as A6.
H8, H8G, H9, H9G: Center-bottom, similar to VIDAA U-series.
Hisense Fire TV (2024+)
Bottom-left of the rear of the TV, single button.
| Hisense series | Where the power button is |
|---|---|
| VIDAA U-series (U6, U7, U8, U9) | Center-bottom of the front bezel (U8 sits slightly left of center) |
| Roku TV R-series (R6, R7, R8) | Small joystick on the back-right corner |
| Google TV A/H-series (A6, A7, H8, H9) | Bottom-left side behind the bezel (H8/H9 center-bottom) |
| Fire TV (2024+) | Bottom-left of the rear |
Method 1 — The physical power button
- Single press = power on/off
- Long press (3 seconds) = some models open the input source menu
- Hold 10+ seconds = forced shutdown
For Roku TV joysticks, also: push up/down = volume, left/right = channel, in (click) = OK.
Method 2 — Plug-cycle the TV
Some older Hisense models power on automatically when plugged into a live outlet, if "Last state" was "On" before unplugging. Unplug, wait 30 seconds, plug back in.
Method 3 — HDMI-CEC from another device
If you have an Apple TV, Fire Stick, PlayStation, Xbox, or Chromecast plugged in, that device's remote can power the TV on via HDMI-CEC. Most Hisense TVs ship with CEC enabled.
Method 4 — Wake-on-LAN from the phone app
Once your Hisense TV is set up and on Wi-Fi, you can power it on remotely using the phone remote app — but only if Wake-on-LAN is enabled.
To enable WoL: VIDAA: Settings → Network → Wake-on-LAN → On. Roku TV: Settings → System → Power → Fast TV start → On.
Method 5 — A $5 universal remote
GE, RCA, and One For All make varies universals that work with Hisense. Most respond to codes 0073, 0095, 0156, 0182, or 0227.
What if the physical button doesn't work?
- The TV's power board is dead. Hardware failure — varies in parts if DIY, $200+ at a repair shop.
- The button is mechanically broken.
- Frozen firmware. Unplug for 60 seconds, plug back in, try the button.
FAQ
Where is the power button on a Hisense TV?
VIDAA U-series: center-bottom of front bezel. Roku TV: small joystick on back-right. Google TV: bottom-left side. Fire TV: bottom-left of rear.
Can I turn on a Hisense TV with my phone?
Yes — using the phone remote app — if the TV is paired and Wake-on-LAN is enabled.
The button does nothing — is the TV broken?
Either firmware is frozen (60-second power cycle) or power board has failed.
If the physical button won't turn the TV on
Found the button but nothing happens? Work through these in order:
- Check the standby LED first. Usually bottom-center or bottom-right. No LED at all means power isn't reaching the TV — the problem is the outlet, cable, or power board, not the button. Try a different wall socket.
- Do a 60-second power cycle. Unplug the TV at the wall, wait a full minute so the power board drains, then plug back in and press once. This clears a frozen boot — the single most common cause.
- Press once, firmly, and wait. The recessed button needs a deliberate press, and some models take 8-10 seconds to reach the splash screen. Rapid presses can toggle it back off.
- Rule out the button itself. Plug in a USB keyboard and press its power key, or open the phone remote app — if either wakes the TV, the physical button has failed and the set is otherwise fine.
Where exactly is the power button on my Hisense TV?
A small recessed button, never labeled. VIDAA U-series: center-bottom of the front bezel. Roku R-series: a joystick on the back-right. Google TV A/H-series: bottom-left side. Run a finger along the underside of the bezel — you'll feel it.
Can I turn the TV on with a USB keyboard?
On most models, yes — plug a wired USB keyboard into a rear USB port and press its power key. It also gives you full arrow-key navigation once the TV is on, useful when you have no remote at all.
