Smart TV sleep timer not turning off the TV
The sleep timer either didn't activate properly or got overridden by remote activity. Confirm the timer is actually set by looking at the countdown on screen, then check if someone or something has woken the TV back up. If nothing's changed the settings, a power reset almost always fixes it.
When your TV's sleep timer doesn't work, it's because the timer didn't lock in properly when you set it, or the TV woke back up from activity or a network connection before the timer will turn it off. We'll check that the timer is set correctly, clear any automatic wake-up features, and give your TV a fresh restart.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Looking for the countdown timer only in the status bar. on some TVs it appears as a large number in the middle of the screen
- Setting the timer and then pressing buttons on the remote, which resets the timer each time you press something
Signs you need professional help
- If the sleep timer still won't work after trying all these steps and restarting the TV, give us a call and we'll check if it's a hardware issue with the TV's power system.
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