I’ve been on a quest to integrate my TCL TV into my Home Assistant setup, and I’m thrilled to share my success! My TCL 43P615 TV, equipped with Android TV, has been a fantastic addition to my smart home ecosystem. However, the challenge was figuring out how to remotely turn it on using the androidtv component.
Initially, I was stuck because the turn_on command wasn’t working as expected. After some research and trial and error, I discovered that the key was to ensure the TV’s IP address was correctly configured and that the wake-on-LAN feature was enabled. This allowed me to send a magic packet to wake up the TV, even if it was in standby mode.
Here’s a quick overview of my setup:
- Configuration: I used the androidtv integration with the wake_on_lan service.
- Steps:
- Identified the TV’s MAC address.
- Configured the wake-on-LAN settings in Home Assistant.
- Tested the setup using a custom automation to turn the TV on at specific times.
The result? Seamless integration! Now, I can control my TV’s power status directly from Home Assistant, automate it to turn on for movie nights, or even integrate it with my morning routine. It’s incredibly satisfying to see everything working in harmony.
For anyone else looking to integrate their TCL TV, I’d recommend checking out the androidtv component documentation and ensuring your TV’s network settings are optimized for wake-on-LAN. Happy automating! 
