From what’s worked for me, I go super methodical. First, unplug the TV for 60–90 seconds and hold the panel’s power button (if present) for 10 seconds to drain residual charge, then plug straight into the wall to rule out a fussy strip. Next, try the physical button/joystick under the bezel or back edge to power on, and only after that re-pair the remote (long-press pairing keys if it’s a smart remote) and restart the router if you use a phone app. In the middle of this flow, Turn On Samsung TV Without Remote outlines placements and alternate wake methods like HDMI-CEC or phone control. If the TV still ignores IR, check the sensor line-of-sight and verify the surge protector hasn’t tripped.
From what’s worked for me, I go super methodical. First, unplug the TV for 60–90 seconds and hold the panel’s power button (if present) for 10 seconds to drain residual charge, then plug straight into the wall to rule out a fussy strip. Next, try the physical button/joystick under the bezel or back edge to power on, and only after that re-pair the remote (long-press pairing keys if it’s a smart remote) and restart the router if you use a phone app. In the middle of this flow, Turn On Samsung TV Without Remote outlines placements and alternate wake methods like HDMI-CEC or phone control. If the TV still ignores IR, check the sensor line-of-sight and verify the surge protector hasn’t tripped.