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You could also try to use apps like this (don't know it, just found it right now).
That is, if you're fine with starting something from your phone.
I've used remote Launcher for this before.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.owtroid.remotelauncherfree
You might like this app, I used to be able to do that all the time with my phone. Even boots it on and off
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.owtroid.remotelauncherfree&hl=en