tv turns on by itself in the middle of the night, it's kind of creepy.

— asked by Alex

Quick answer: This is usually caused by the TV receiving a 'Wake on LAN' or similar network signal, often from a software update check, or the HDMI-CEC feature (called 'AnyNet+' or similar on other devices) being triggered by a connected device.

Diagnosis

This is usually caused by the TV receiving a 'Wake on LAN' or similar network signal, often from a software update check, or the HDMI-CEC feature (called 'AnyNet+' or similar on other devices) being triggered by a connected device.

How to Fix It

First, disable HDMI-CEC. On your TV, go to Settings > Display & Sounds > HDMI CEC Device Control and turn it OFF. Also, in Settings > Preferences > Power Settings, turn OFF 'Quick Start' and enable 'Sleep' after a period of inactivity.

If That Didn't Work

Unplug all HDMI devices when you go to bed for a night as a test. If the TV stays off, one of your connected devices (like a game console or cable box) is sending a wake-up signal.

Heads Up

Some router settings or network pings can also wake the TV. If all else fails, using the physical power switch on the surge protector or unplugging it is the only surefire way to stop it.

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