But if your smart TV is connected to an Alexa™ or Google Home™ device, it's possible that voice commands or smart routines are causing your TV to turn on or off by itself. Smart TVs allow you to do much more than watch movies and shows. Here are some major brands' names for it: You can disable CEC through your settings, but some manufacturers have different names for this feature. This setting is convenient but can also cause your TV to act strangely. For example, if you turn on your gaming console, CEC would also turn on your television. Check your CEC settingsĬEC, which stands for Consumer Electronics Control, is a feature that allows devices plugged into your HDMI ports to control your TV. Go into your settings and check your timers to make sure they're disabled. But if someone in your family set it up without telling you, you'll likely be annoyed when your TV keeps turning off each night. Sleep timers are a great way to ensure the television shuts off if you fall asleep on the couch. When your remote's power is low, it may send random signals to your TV. Then put some rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth or cotton swab and wipe the remote down, allowing it to air dry. To do this safely, first remove the batteries and shake loose any debris between the buttons. Try cleaning your remote until all the buttons work properly. Is it stuck? This can happen if you or your family members have spilled something sticky on it. Take a look at your clicker, especially the power button. Or it could be a problem with your surge protector if you've been using one, unplug the TV cord and connect it directly to a wall outlet. Try plugging the television into a different socket, preferably one not connected to a light switch. You may also have an issue with your outlet. If it looks okay, make sure the cord is firmly connected to the television and plug it back in. If you see damage, safely remove the cord and replace it. Here's what you should try if your Vizio® or Samsung® TV is turning on and off on its own, or you if have the same problem with a different brand of television: Check your power sourceįirst, unplug your TV and take a close look at the power cord for damage or fraying. The good news is fixing this problem is simple-as long as you can identify the cause of it. That question may sound funny, but if your television seemingly has a mind of its own, you're probably not laughing. Here they'll answer why your TV keeps turning on and off by itself and what you can do to stop it. At Asurion, our experts help millions of customers get the most out of their tech and resolve their device problems.
Maybe, but chances are it's neither, and you can easily fix the problem. Is it a ghost? Is your cat playing a prank on you? Then a few hours later, it shuts off again. Must have been an accident, right? You turn it back on and keep watching. You're on your couch watching a show when suddenly your TV turns off by itself.