Anyway to use wireless keyboard to turn on laptop?

Hi, I have an Asus laptop running Windows 8.1. I have an hdmi cable connected to my tv with a wireless logitech keyboard and mouse. Is there anyway to turn the laptop without opening the lid by using the keyboard? I have searched and people suggested getting some external button which I am not looking for while others suggest hibernating the laptop which is also not an option as I use it only few times a week.


Thanks

If there's an option in the BIOS to turn it on by keyboard like on desktops, it might be worth a shot.

Hi there/

I think you are out of luck here as the Power on function is done by a mechanical hardware switch - I don't know any USB function that can mechanically press the power on button.

There are various ways though to REBOOT a computer remotely - especially if you can arrange for the computer boot device to be a Network card.

I can't see what the problem is though in either hibernating (power use is minimal) or just switching it on when you need it - especially if it's only a few times a week. Boot time on W8.1 is minimal even WITHOUT using an SSD.

Cheers
jimbo