Why an iPhone remote cannot always turn a TV on
Turning a TV off and waking it from standby are different operations. A network remote needs the television to retain a reachable network or supported wake capability.
App used in this guide: TV Remote ↗
Before you begin
First wake the TV with its physical button or original remote. Confirm that normal app navigation works while the television is on.
Step by step
- Check the TV manual for network standby, mobile power-on or a similar model-specific setting.
- Enable the supported option if appropriate and reconnect the app.
- Put the TV into standby, wait briefly and try the app's power control once.
Check the result
If control returns only after physical wake-up, the issue is standby behavior rather than initial pairing. Firmware and energy-saving settings can affect it.
If it does not work
An unplugged TV cannot be powered on through Wi-Fi. The app does not turn the iPhone into an infrared transmitter; keep a physical remote for unsupported wake scenarios.
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