There’s nothing quite as jarring as the familiar sound of your TV turning on in the middle of the night. Somehow, it’s turned itself back on, leaving you confused and frustrated. A TV turning on by itself is a common problem with a few simple solutions. Here are a few reasons why your TV turns on by itself and what you can do to prevent it.
Solution – Samsung Smart TV turns itself ON and OFF repeatedly!
A TV that turns on or off by itself isn’t necessarily broken. A simple, easy-to-fix problem is usually the culprit. There could be a stuck power button on the remote, or the remote’s batteries could be low. An internal timer could be accidentally set to turn on the TV. A connected device, such as a router, network device, or USB wireless LAN adapter, could be the source of the problem. Additionally, an internal HDMI or CEC setting could be turning on a TV.
To diagnose and repair a television that mysteriously turns on by itself, follow the steps below:
Check that the power button on the remote is not stuck. If it is, take the remote apart and give it a good, thorough cleaning.
