Get your Vizio TV to stop restarting
Is your Vizio smart TV turning on and off by itself?
This article will explain how to fix the problem and prevent it from restarting or shutting off.
How Do You Fix a Vizio TV That Won’t Stay On?
If the TV does not stay on, youll need to do some troubleshooting to identify the problem.
Check the power plug and outlet.
If its plugged into a power strip or surge protector, check there instead.
double-check the plug is securely connected, not loose or askew.
If its plugged in correctly, you might also consider checking your power breaker.
Try plugging it into the wall outlet directly, if its not already.
Check the TV remote.
The power button may be stuck.
Ensure no other devices nearby are powered on or interfering with the TV, including additional Vizio remotes.
CEC only applies to gear connected to an HDMI input on the TV.
Eco mode ensures the TV is powered on before casting is available.
Most newer models will have this option, but some older ones do not.
Enabling Quickstart mode may help when Eco Mode does not.
To turn it on, navigate toSettings>System>Power Mode>Quickstart Mode.
Double-check the auto-off and sleep timers inSettings > Timers.
Review theSleep Timersetting, and either turn it off or change it to a later time.
Check theAuto-Offfunction and double-check you set it to a reasonable time.
Reset the TV to factory controls.
To do this, go toSettings>System>Reset & Adminand selectReset TV to Factory Defaults.
It will ask for your administrative passcode, so enter yours or use the default, 0000.
The TV will perform the necessary operation and then power cycle.
Wait until it finishes and see if the problem is still there.
Check for firmware updates viaSettings > System > Check for Updates.
If a firmware update is found, download and install it.
Allow the TV to finish the operation and reboot.
Then check to see if the problem resolves.
How Do You Fix a Vizio TV That Turns On by Itself?
Heres how to troubleshoot the issue:
Check the TV remote to see if the power button is stuck.
Remove extra remotes from the equation, especially other Vizio brand remotes.
Turn onEco ModeviaSettings > System > Power Mode.
You may also tryQuickstartmode under the same prefs menu if that doesn’t work.
If nothing else works, you could factory reset the TV.
Go toSettings > System > Reset & Adminand selectReset TV to Factory Defaults.
It will ask for your administrative passcode, so enter yours or use the default, 0000.
The TV will factory reset and then power cycle.
To understand the problem, youll first need to troubleshoot by checking some more common solutions.
You cannot fix it yourself if something is wrong with Vizios power supply on the actual TV set.
You will need to have it serviced by a professional.
FAQ
You might need to reseat the power cable or try a different power outlet.
If nothing changes, try alternate ways toturn on your Vizio TV without the remote.
If you see a completelyblack Vizio TV screen, you could have a display issue.
Press theMenubutton to see if that restores the picture.
If you see nothing and no LED power indicator, your TV might not be receiving power.
Unplug your TV and press and hold the power button for 5 seconds before plugging it back in.
