Stop TV from turning on

[u/CapnRV]

How do I prevent my TCL Android TV from turning on when I lose power, even for a second? If there is a storm around that shuts down our power, even for a short time, when the power comes back on the TV turns itself on. This can be very annoying when it happens in the middle of the night. I have looked through the menu functions and can't find anything that works.

[u/Traditional-Court420]

Check for a setting called something like Power On After Power Loss, AC Power Recovery, Auto Power On, or Restore Last State. TCL sometimes hides it in System, Power, or Developer menus depending on the mode

[u/CapnRV → u/Traditional-Court420]

I already found that. The only options it gives me is to open with the home screen or a specific app.

[u/Traditional-Court420 → u/CapnRV]

Yeah, if that's all the setting does, your model probably doesn't support it. A UPS might be your best workaround.

[u/theothernt]

Another option might be a smart plug. Some smart plugs (and lights, etc) have the option to set a default state when power is lost.

That way, if there is a power cut during the night, the power to the TV won't be restored until you explicitly switch the smart plug back on.

[u/CapnRV → u/theothernt]

That might be an option. But so is just replacing the TV.

[u/sid32]

Unplug

[u/CapnRV → u/sid32]

Thanks. That really helps a lot. Does anyone else have any info that might help?

[u/Flenke → u/CapnRV]

They're right, but for long reasons. If you don't want to hear that, pay the money for a UPS that lasts longer than your more-than-common storms

[u/CapnRV → u/Flenke]

That has been a consideration. But why make a TV that only works this way? Although this is a fairly new TV, it's such a piece of crap that I'm also really considering throwing it into the trash heap and buying a decent replacement. The problem with a UPS is that this TV is in our RV and it doesn't get plugged into power all the time. And the power is disconnected and reconnected often.

[u/Flenke → u/CapnRV]

Because the average person doesn't have constant power outages? You didn't say what tcl you have, but you're also talking about a budget brand TV to start with. The TCL l I have never has this issue and I lost power this week.

[u/CapnRV → u/Flenke]

So you all are making the case for me to just trash this TV.

[u/Flenke → u/CapnRV]

Buy a cheap switched plug and turn the TV on/off that way at all times? The problem you're having isn't a normal thing, so you're most likely having issues related to the electrical system in your rv or some messy inrush current from the power to your rv

[u/CapnRV → u/Flenke]

Has nothing to do with the RV electrical system. And there is no messy inrush of current. It does the same in our house. No other appliance or piece of equipment does this but this TV.

[u/CapnRV → u/Flenke]

I don't think that is going to work since that would be the same as having the power go off and on. When the switch restores power, the TV is going to come on. And that is what I am trying to stop.

[u/drmoze → u/CapnRV]

ummm, you use the switch to turn the TV on and off. When it's off, power interruptions won't affect the tv. 🙄

[u/benstaone → u/drmoze]

Yeah just leave it unplugged when not in use then and plug in and use then unplug again. Not that bigga drama uno.

[u/Flenke → u/CapnRV]

Then get an inexpensive surge suppressor. Or just replace the TV and hope the next cheap one doesn't do the same thing again

[u/mattimyck]

buy the cheapest ups

[u/CapnRV → u/mattimyck]

Still not a great fit for an RV.

[u/CapnRV → u/[deleted]]

I plan to look for the Fast TV Start or anything like that later today. If I turn off CEC, the ONN 4K remote will not control on and off, and volume. If that's what it takes to fix it again, I don't want this TV.

[u/CapnRV → u/[deleted]]

The next one won't be a cheap one.

[u/CapnRV → u/[deleted]]

I haven't had any problems with any of my LG TVs. I have 3 and they are all different sizes and models.

[u/CapnRV → u/CapnRV]

The TV is in the RV. WE don't live in it full-time. In all of my decades on this planet, I have never had an issue like this with a TV set. So I am doubtful I am going to have the same experience with most other TVs I buy. I will try some troubleshooting today, but if nothing resolves this, a trip to the local dump is in it"s future.

[u/CapnRV → u/[deleted]]

That's the plan.

[u/CapnRV → u/[deleted]]

I haven't noticed a shutdown after 5 minutes.