Introduction
It must be frustrating waking up to the sound of your TV turned on by itself at 3 in the morning. Your first reaction would be of concern, but don’t worry, your apartment is not a setting for any paranormal activity. Do check for intruders, though. Apart from this let us look at the technical reasons why this could happen and how to fix them.Let us discuss about TV Turns On By Itself In The Middle Of The Night ,why it is happening and the reasons are given in this article.
Reasons for tv turns on by itself in middle of the night
The first thing to be assured of is that your TV is not necessarily broken and can be repaired! Some of the most common reasons a TV turns on by itself in middle of the night are
- Foreign matter settling around the power button of the remote control
- The power button on the remote control is stuck
- Remote batteries running low
- An internal timer was set for the TV to turn on
- An external device like a router or a network device is connected to the TV
- Motherboard issues
- Power surges
Let us now elaborate a little on these potential causes.
Reasons why your tv turned off on its own
Remote Controller
The first thing you need to do is check if the power button is stuck. If it is stuck, clean the remote from the inside. Open up the body and use a dry cloth to clean it well. Check if the other command buttons are positioned properly. If the problem is in the batteries (which you can find out easily), replace them. Don’t forget to check the sensor of the controller.
Internal Timer
If your TV is especially turning off at night, your sleep timer has likely been set wrong. The sleep timer is designed to automatically shut your TV on or off according to the time you want it to. Make sure you have read the operation manual of your particular TV model and are setting the timer correctly. If your TV still turns on despite the timer being off, check the settings for automatic switching on. Turning this feature off is your best bet if nothing else works. It would also conserve energy.
External Devices
You might have external devices such as routers, mobile phones, and LAN connections connected to the TV which could indirectly lead to it switching on by itself. Check any wireless or plugged-in devices for malfunction. It is suggested that you disconnect these devices overnight. Unplug one device at a time while keeping a check on your TV until you identify the culprit.
Motherboard Issues
There could be problems in the motherboard due to electrical malfunctions which are causing your TV to turn on and off automatically. Calling a technician is viable in this case.
Power Surges
Check if there have been power surges in your area lately, causing electrical gadgets to function in an unstable manner. You could also try unplugging the TV from its power outlet and plugging it into a different one to check if the outlet has been malfunctioning.
CEC/HDMI Settings
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) allows HDMI devices to be controlled with a single remote control. You don’t want your HDMI device turning on when the connected source device is turned on. Thus, check the settings in your TV’s service menu to disable this feature.
Faulty Parts
If your TV is relatively old and wearing off, there could be some internal tears that you need to get checked by an electrician. You might not want to DIY this one.
Update Your Device
Once again, if your model of TV has been running for a while without you updating the firmware it is time to do so now. You can check which version your TV is running on by going under the Systems tab in your TV settings.
App Activities
Leaving applications such as Youtube running in the background can make your device turn on automatically in the middle of the night.
Wifi
In connection to app activity, leaving your TV connected to the Wifi can fuel the apps turning on. Keep the Wifi disconnected when the device is not in use.
Loose Connections
Check if there are any loose cables or outlets immediately to avoid damage to the motherboard or power surges. This is one of the most common reasons why TVs turn on by themselves.
Factory Reset
If nothing else works, the one final thing you can try performing is a factory reset on your TV. Remember to back up any files that are important because a factory reset would delete all temporary files such as apps, music, videos, etc. If a hard reset does not solve things, your TV probably needs repairing.
Conclusion
Now that you are aware of all the potential reasons your TV might be malfunctioning you don’t have to worry about spending on a new device. The most you would have to spend is on the damage repairs, that is, if the problem persists.
