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Apple TV keeps waking up on its own

My new Apple TV keeps triggering a power-on or input switch on its own. This also seems to happen sometimes when everything is off, even if I specifically had just told the Apple TV to sleep.

Posted on Jul 26, 2019 12:03 PM

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Posted on Jul 26, 2019 3:39 PM

It is either picking up on network activity or there is an issue with HDMI CEC


To verify the network

If on wifi try ethernet

To see a current status of the network get a report from stumbler, netstumbler or similar. Look for signal strength, noise, nearby networks

Test on another network


If it's related to CEC then that is dependent on the TV

If you don't use CEC you can disable it on the Apple TV settings - remotes & devices.

If you want to continue using CEC then refer to the TV manual for troubleshooting, check for any updates, and consult with the manufacturer if necessary


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Jul 26, 2019 3:39 PM in response to Mister Bond

It is either picking up on network activity or there is an issue with HDMI CEC


To verify the network

If on wifi try ethernet

To see a current status of the network get a report from stumbler, netstumbler or similar. Look for signal strength, noise, nearby networks

Test on another network


If it's related to CEC then that is dependent on the TV

If you don't use CEC you can disable it on the Apple TV settings - remotes & devices.

If you want to continue using CEC then refer to the TV manual for troubleshooting, check for any updates, and consult with the manufacturer if necessary


Apple TV keeps waking up on its own

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