Turn On

IT & cloud

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Turn On?

Turn On is a GNOME utility for discovering local devices and waking compatible systems over the network. It includes local discovery, device status, and wake-on-LAN requests.

Local discovery

Device status

Wake-on-LAN requests

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Home administrators starting a NAS or another computer remotely

Before you choose

Wake-on-LAN must be supported and enabled on the target. Network configuration can prevent discovery or delivery of wake packets.

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The application is distributed under EUPL-1.2. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Wake-on-LAN must be supported and enabled on the target.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Wake-on-LAN must be supported and enabled on the target.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings local discovery and device status into the same workflow.

Discover or add the device, check its status, and send a wake request when it is needed instead of leaving the machine running continuously.

What to keep in mind

Wake-on-LAN must be supported and enabled on the target.

Network configuration can prevent discovery or delivery of wake packets.

How to use it well

Turn On fits home administrators starting a NAS or another computer remotely. Discover or add the device, check its status, and send a wake request when it is needed instead of leaving the machine running continuously.

Wake-on-LAN must be supported and enabled on the target. Network configuration can prevent discovery or delivery of wake packets. Start with a small setup and verify credentials, network access, and recovery steps before expanding its role.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Turn On free?

The application is distributed under EUPL-1.2. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Wake-on-LAN must be supported and enabled on the target.

Can I use Turn On for local discovery?

Yes. Turn On includes local discovery. Discover or add the device, check its status, and send a wake request when it is needed instead of leaving the machine running continuously.

What must the target device support before it can be awakened?

Wake-on-LAN must be supported and enabled on the target.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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