The Nintendo Switch comes packed with some small but effective features, like turning on your TV remotely. Here's how you can do this.
Did you know that you can use your Nintendo Switch controller like a remote to turn on your TV from the comfort of your couch? It is incredibly simple to set this up. So if you want to turn on your TV to start gaming without moving a muscle, keep reading to figure out how.
To turn your TV with your Nintendo Switch from the warm embrace of your couch, you need to enable a few settings on your Switch. These settings are very easy to find and the whole process only takes a few minutes. Here’s how to set up your Nintendo Switch so it can turn on your TV:
Now, you will be able to turn on your TV by holding down the home button on your Nintendo Switch controller. It is that easy to enable this feature on your Switch, but you also might need to enable another setting on your TV—its HDMI-CEC setting.
Some TVs come with this setting enabled by default, so it is worth giving it a try after you have enabled the setting in your console. If nothing happens, you might also need to enable your TV’s HDMI-CEC setting.
You might be wondering, what is HDMI-CEC? HDMI-CEC is a handy feature that allows connected devices to be controlled by one controller. In this case, your Nintendo Switch controller. This is also pretty easy to set up. Just open the menu on your TV, head to system settings, and turn on the setting that reads HDMI-CEC.
Some TVs are a little different and the HDMI-CEC setting might be labeled as something else. It should have HDMI-CEC in brackets beside it, but if not, you will find a table below containing the different code words for HDMI-CEC for some of the more popular TV brands.
If you are having trouble finding the code word for HDMI-CEC on your TV, you should be able to find out what it is by exploring your TV’s manual or by visiting the manufacturer's website.
It only takes a few minutes to set up your Nintendo Switch so it turns on your TV, but it could save you a lot of time searching for the TV remote! This is just one of many unique and handy features the Nintendo Switch has to make it easier to relax and enjoy your game.
Laura-May Randell is a Lvl 29 Kiwi gamer and writer, armed with a Bachelor of Arts, and far too much gaming experience.
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