If your Philips TV is acting up, such as freezing, slowing down, or not responding, restarting it can fix the issue. A simple reboot helps clear minor glitches, refreshes the system, and can improve overall performance. Depending on your model and operating system, you have different options for restarting your Philips TV. You can use the remote control, physical buttons on the TV, or even smartphone apps to restart your Philips TV.
How to Restart Philips TV With Remote
Depending on the operating system your Philips TV uses, follow the steps below to reboot your device.
Restart Philips Roku TV
By pressing certain buttons on the remote, you can easily reboot the Philips Roku TV in seconds. Take your Philips remote and press the buttons listed below.
- Press the Home button 5 times.
- Press the Up arrow once.
- Press the Rewind button twice.
- Press the Fast Forward button twice.
Once done, the Philips Roku TV will reboot. In addition to this method, you can also reboot the TV by navigating to the Settings section.
1. Go to the Roku home screen and select the option Settings.
2. Navigate to System and hit System Restart.
3. Finally, tap the option Restart to reboot the device.
Philips Android TV
1. From the Home screen, go to Settings and select Device Preferences.
2. Scroll to the About section and choose the Restart option.
3. Confirm the process by selecting Restart again.
Philips Google TV
1. From the Philips Google TV Home screen, go to the Settings menu and select System.
2. Scroll down to the end and select Restart.
3. Confirm by selecting Restart again to reboot the device.
How to Restart Philips Smart TV Without a Remote
If you have lost the Philips TV remote or it’s simply not working, you can still restart your Philips Smart TV without a remote using the methods discussed below.
Power Button on the TV Panel
All Philips Smart TVs come with a Power button that can be used to manually turn the TV off and on. Hit the Power button on the Philips remote to power off the TV. Wait for about 15-20 seconds and turn on the TV by pressing the Power button again.
Use Remote Apps
If you have a smartphone, you can use a remote control app to restart your Philips TV. These apps allow you to control your TV from your phone. Based on your Philips TV OS model, install the remote app and use it to reboot the TV.
- Philips Smart TV – Philips Smart TV App (Play Store / App Store)
- Philips Android TV or Philips Google TV – Google TV App (Play Store / App Store)
- Philips Roku TV – The Roku App (Play Store / App Store)
Connect your phone and TV to the same WiFi. Once done, pair the remote app with your Philips Smart TV. Then, use the virtual remote interface on the remote app to navigate to the System Settings menu and restart the Philips TV.
FAQ
If your Philips TV doesn’t turn on after attempting to restart, check that the power cable is securely plugged into both the Philips TV and the power outlet. Try doing a power cycle by unplugging the Philips TV for 1-2 minutes and plugging it back in.
While it’s not necessary to restart the Philips TV frequently, doing so once in a while can help clear temporary system errors and improve performance. If you experience freezing, slowdowns, or app issues, restarting is a good first step in troubleshooting.