Direct answer
Automatic wake can come from timers, HDMI-CEC, casting, voice assistants, network wake or a stuck remote. The event timing and active input identify the sender.
What this covers
- The observed symptom matches this record
- Customer-accessible settings, connections and external components
- Diagnosis before reset, deletion or component replacement
What it does not cover
- ×A model-specific error code with a different documented meaning
- ×Internal electrical, battery-cell, gas, refrigeration or sealed-component repair
- ×A guarantee that every model exposes the same control label
Capture the exact symptom
ReversibleRecord the time, selected input and any device shown as connected when the TV wakes.
Run the smallest isolation test
ReversibleDisable timers first, then isolate HDMI, casting and voice integrations one at a time rather than turning everything off permanently.
Correct only the proven cause
ReversibleKeep disabled or reconfigure only the feature proven to trigger the wake; update that connected device.
Verify before changing anything else
ReversibleLeave the TV in standby through the previous trigger window and confirm it remains off.
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Visible sources support the visible claims. Home Product Support records the publisher, the fact used and the review date; community reports can suggest an issue but do not become a published fact on their own.
Exact questions
Common follow-ups
What should I check before resetting anything?+
Record the time, selected input and any device shown as connected when the TV wakes.
What is the safest isolation test?+
Disable timers first, then isolate HDMI, casting and voice integrations one at a time rather than turning everything off permanently.
When should I stop troubleshooting?+
Service is appropriate if it powers on with network disabled, HDMI disconnected and remote batteries removed.
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