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How do I stop my Samsung TV from automatically turning on?

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Daniel Foster

Published Mar 17, 2026

How do I stop my Samsung TV from automatically turning on?

Samsung TV turns on or off by itself

  1. Unplug the TV for 30 seconds.
  2. Inspect the power cord for damage.
  3. Plug the TV power cord back into the wall outlet.
  4. Try to update the software.
  5. Disable the Power On with Mobile option.
  6. Set up a service request.

Why does my Samsung TV turn on on its own?

Low battery power can cause random signals to be sent to a TV, sometimes turning it on. If you have to press buttons more than once on the remote, the batteries might be low. For most TVs, it’s easy to find one in the Settings section of the remote. Locate the timer on your Samsung Smart TV with the remote.

Why does my TV take a long time to turn on?

My tv takes a long time to turn on. This is a very common problem with your tv, what has most likely happened (about 90% of the time) is the power supply has failed, more specifically there are a few caps in the power supply that have most likely failed.

How do I get my Samsung TV to turn on automatically?

How do I get my Samsung TV to turn on automatically?

  1. 1 Press the Home button on your Remote.
  2. 2 From the Home screen, navigate to and select Settings.
  3. 3 Select System.
  4. 4 Select Time.
  5. 5 Select On Timer to set up a schedule for the TV to automatically turn on at a specific time.
  6. 6 Select Setup to turn it on.

Where is the power button on my Samsung TV?

The power button of Samsung Televisions in every model is in front of the set, in the center, just below the screen. The button is usually in the top right or left in the corner of the remote control.

Does my Samsung TV have a reset button?

Hold down the “Exit” button for 12 seconds if you want to point the remote control at the TV. The TV can be reset with the “enter” button on the remote control. The unit will stop operating.

What to do when your Samsung TV is not turning on?

There are a few things you can try at home first: 1 Check the status of the Standby Light located on the bottom of the TV. If the light is on, it means the TV is receiving power. 2 Press the Power button on the TV for a minimum of ten seconds to make sure the problem is not with the remote.

Can a smart TV be turned on by itself?

Disable the Power On with Mobile option. TVs which can connect to SmartThings can be turned on using compatible devices, sometimes automatically. However, if abnormal “power on” signals are sent through the wireless network, they will trigger this function and make the TV turn on.

Can you turn off auto-detect HDMI on Samsung TV?

The 2016 model Samsung TVs have a ‘feature’ where they will automatically change the input to the device that is turned on. This is NOT a CEC (Anynet) feature, it is separate. And the worst thing is that this feature cannot be turned off. : ( This feature is new to the 2016 range so I was told.

Where is the standby light on my Samsung TV?

The first thing that you should look for is the standby light, this can usually be found on the lower middle or lower right of your TV. The standby light will be lit when your TV is turned off and unlit when it is turned on.

There are a few things you can try at home first: 1 Check the status of the Standby Light located on the bottom of the TV. If the light is on, it means the TV is receiving power. 2 Press the Power button on the TV for a minimum of ten seconds to make sure the problem is not with the remote.

Disable the Power On with Mobile option. TVs which can connect to SmartThings can be turned on using compatible devices, sometimes automatically. However, if abnormal “power on” signals are sent through the wireless network, they will trigger this function and make the TV turn on.

The 2016 model Samsung TVs have a ‘feature’ where they will automatically change the input to the device that is turned on. This is NOT a CEC (Anynet) feature, it is separate. And the worst thing is that this feature cannot be turned off. : ( This feature is new to the 2016 range so I was told.

How can I Turn on my sound bar on my Samsung TV?

Make your soundbar turn on automatically If your soundbar and Samsung TV are connected by an optical cable, Auto Power Link will turn your soundbar on automatically when you turn on the TV. If you have the soundbar connected with an HDMI cable to the Samsung TV, Anynet+ will turn the soundbar on automatically.