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Question

My Samsung Smart TV turn on by itself?

Feb 23, 2013 6:59AM PST

When I go to bed at night, I hear my TV turn it self on and I have to get up and turn it off.

Does someone know why this happens and how can I fix it?

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Clarification Request
Smart Tv won't turn on :(
Jan 19, 2014 12:55PM PST

It just keeps clicking on and off by itself and it won't even show the logo so scared cuz its my brothers new tv.... I just wanted to watch cable...

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SAMSUNG TV CAME ON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
Feb 10, 2014 3:20AM PST

February 10, 2014

I was awaking in the middle of the night hearing sounds of talking... Scared the heck of us. My husband got up and it was our Smart TV that was on. Whats going on? And yes we do turn our TV off at nitght.
Jen

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Re: SAMSUNG TV CAME ON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
Feb 10, 2014 11:48PM PST

Hi sanctuaryofjen,

I'm very sorry to hear that has happened. In order for me to help you most accurately, please provide the complete model code for this device.

Regards,
HD Tech

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Samsung LED Smart TV 60 inch turns on and off.
Aug 5, 2015 4:59PM PDT

I purchased this TV Jan 2014 , it started getting on and off for the first month,
I called Samsung replaced the parts and still its doing same thing.
Model:UN60F6300AFXZC,

It was my first Samsung TV and probably will be the last.....
i found out most of Samsung Smart TVs has issues....
I guess Samsung should do fix this problem....

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Try this
Sep 18, 2016 5:20AM PDT

First switch off, change hdmi port and restart. Put the TV on the floor rather mount it. It work with me. No more ON and OFF

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Clarification Request
I have the same problem with my Samsung TV!
Jul 22, 2015 12:54AM PDT

I have the LG 47G2 47". This was one of the WORST product launch I have ever witnessed. It was discontinued a few months later. There is virtually ZERO support for this TV.

I want a REPLACEMENT. This TV no only turns itself on at night, and only at night, it STOPPED for several months only to return again tonight.

Sent me a different MODEL as a replacement. Samsung is GARBAGE.

Just like their phone support. No updates, nothing.

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Clarification Request
Samsung 65 inch 4K Curve un65js9000fxza starts automatically
May 1, 2016 8:39AM PDT

Hi
My new Samsung un65js9000fxza (4K SUHD Curved 3D) which I bought recently for over $3000, keeps turning on auomatically specially in the night scaring us in the middle of night.
This is a very expensive TV which I bought.
Does someone know why that would be happening?

Thanks

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Tips.
May 1, 2016 8:53AM PDT

1. Don't delay. Call it in and arrange for support or repair.
2. Avoid old deep posts like this. The Samsung Ambassador might not notice a buried post in old threads.

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Answer
Re: My Samsung Smart TV turn on by itself?
Feb 26, 2013 7:34AM PST

Hi SydneySamurai,

I'm very sorry to hear that has happened, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. In order for me to help you most accurately, please provide the complete model code for this device.

Regards,
HD Tech

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Hi
Feb 26, 2013 10:24AM PST

I spoke to Samsung already and resolved the issue. Thanks anyway

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Please share how you solved it
Aug 1, 2013 7:28PM PDT

I'm having the same issue: sometimes the TV (new 55 inch f8000 series) turns itself on at night.
So what did Samsung tell you to do to resolve this issue?
Reset the TV?

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Same here
May 27, 2013 12:47PM PDT

I have a UN55ES8000 and it has started turning on by itself at random intervals. Any ideas?

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Re: Same here
May 29, 2013 12:34AM PDT
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probably fixed
May 29, 2013 5:19AM PDT

Did firmware update...no more issues yet (it's been two days).

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Re: Same here
May 29, 2013 6:05AM PDT

Hi punter,

Glad to hear it! If it does come back, just follow that link I gave you.

HD Tech

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its the wifi adapter
Jan 18, 2014 1:29AM PST

i had the same problem. switching on and off on its own. in fact, the tv wasnt really responding to the remote. my smart tv function would freeze... turns out its the wifi adapter. i got t serviced for free under warranty, the part is probably like 20$ but the labour is costly. you have to take apart the whole tv casing to change a small piece. it was done yesterday and everything appears to be in order...

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Did replacing the WiFi adapter fix the issue?
Feb 17, 2014 1:37AM PST

My Samsung 32" Smart TV started to do the same thing. TV goes into a Switch-On Switch-Off cycle. Samsung service rep asked me to bring it in for repair, but did not mention what is causing the problem. Thankfully TV is still under Warranty!

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mine comes on after powercut
Nov 25, 2015 9:19AM PST

my Samsung smart tv ue55ju6740 xxu switches itself on after powercuts is this normal? what if you're away from home?phoned Samsung who told me to unplug it when away from home. I do't unplug washer microwave computer monitor? why tv? put me off Samsung.

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(NT) Tip. Avoid old posts if you need new ideas.
Nov 25, 2015 9:27AM PST
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My Samsung Smart TV Model:UA55J6200AWXXY turns itself on
Feb 11, 2016 12:40PM PST

I have recently purchased a Samsung Smart TV
Model: UA55J6200AWXXY Version: DH01
and for the last two nights continuously turns itself on. How do I stop it from doing this?

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LG tv turns self on
Mar 15, 2016 1:13PM PDT

What is the problem that is causing the tv to turn it self on?