Somehow, it powered itself back on, leaving you confused and frustrated.
A TV turning on by itself is a common problem with some simple resolutions.
If it is, take the remote apart to perform a good, solid cleaning.
Check the batteries in the remote.
Low battery power can cause random signals to be sent to a TV, sometimes turning it on.
If you have to press buttons more than once on the remote, the batteries might be low.
Change the batteries to see if this solves the issue.
Look for an internal timer.
For most TVs, it’s easy to find one in theSettingssection of the remote.
Locate the timer on your Samsung Smart TV with the remote.
Sony Android TVs are also known to turn on by themselves due to the On Timer.
Vizio TVs come standard with a Sleep Timer for automatically turning a TV off instead of on.
Check any connected devices or cords for malfunction.
Unplug one gadget from the TV at a time and leave overnight.
Continue until the TV stops turning on by itself.
Check for an internalCEC or HDMI settingon the TV.
During service provider updates, TVs can turn back on to apply the newly updated software.
If nothing works, reset the TV back to its original options.
This process is different for all TV brands, but both Samsung and Vizio have easy-to-follow reset instructions.
Resetting a TV to factory options removes custom options from memory.
Make notes of specific controls so you might tune up your TV after the reset.
If a hard reset doesn’t work, reach out to customer support.
you might find the support numbers online for your specific TV brand.
For Samsung, either call 1-800-726-7864 or chat with support online.
For Vizio, call 1-855-833-3221 or chat with an agent online.
To speak with someone from Sony, call 1-800-538-7550.
It could time to ditch your TV and finally launch the pocketbook for a new one.
If that’s the case, LG and Samsung have some good options.
A simple, easily fixed problem is usually the culprit.
There might be a stuck power button on the remote, or the remote’s batteries are running low.
An internal timer might accidentally be set to turn on the TV.
Additionally, an internal HDMI or CEC setting could turn on a TV.
To control the Roku TV further, download the Roku app and control the TV from your smartphone.
Press your remote’sHomebutton and navigate toSettingson the LG TV screen.
SelectNetwork>Wi-Fi Connection, and select your wireless connection.
drop your password to finish enabling Wi-Fi on the LG TV.
The Apple TV will awaken, as will any other TVs you’re using with the Siri Remote.
