Apple TV turning on when I turn on my TV
When I turn on my Panasonic TV, the Apple TV box turns on automatically. I don’t want this as I have other stuff connected to my TV.
Apple TV 4K, tvOS 16
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Hi there maverick151,
If your Apple TV wakes when you turn your TV on, you most likely have HDMI-CEC on. Per Use other remotes to control Apple TV:
If your TV or receiver supports HDMI-CEC, Apple TV uses the HDMI connection to allow it to be controlled by your TV or receiver remote.
These steps from If you can't control your Apple TV with your home theater or universal remote show how to locate and disable this feature:
Make sure that HDMI-CEC is on
If your TV or receiver supports HDMI-CEC, Apple TV uses the HDMI connection to allow it to be controlled by your TV or receiver remote.
If some features don't work:
1. Make sure that your TV or receiver offers HDMI-CEC support. For help, ask the TV manufacturer or check the manual.
2. Check that your Apple TV is connected to an HDMI port that supports HDMI-CEC. Check the TV manual to confirm which ports support HDMI-CEC.
3. Check that HDMI-CEC is turned on in the menu of your TV or receiver. Use the remote that came with your equipment. Because manufacturers often have different names for HDMI-CEC, look for a setting that ends in "Link" or "Sync." Here are some examples:
• LG: SimpLink
• Philips: EasyLink
• Samsung: Anynet+
• Sharp: Aquos Link
• Sony: BRAVIA Sync
If this continues with HDMI-CEC disabled in your Apple TV settings as well as in your TV settings, let us know and we will move forward from there.
Cheers!