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Mnilson Author

Level 1

36 points

Apple TV keeps turning itself on after being put to sleep

So far my Apple TV has worked great. However, last night everytime I put it to sleep it would wake back up, by itself, after about 5min. The only fix I could find was to unplug the unit itself. Is this some type of software bug? Has anyone else had this issue?

Tech info: new Apple TV with the he Siri remote (4th gen I think)

TV is a Samsung flat screen (not sure the exact model #)

hooked up via hdmi and set to automatically turn on the tv.

Apple TV (4th generation)

Posted on Nov 7, 2015 10:47 AM

80 replies

Danno100

Level 1

4 points

Nov 9, 2015 8:39 PM in response to kurtthewurt

The solution is simple. I spent 2 minutes closing all 42 open applications. Then I put it to sleep and it stayed that way.

Or, I could have used my TV remote and hit the off button!

Thanks Apple........ for making my life easier......

Nov 19, 2015 2:46 PM in response to Mnilson

Mine has started doing the same thing, but after a few days. It just started doing it randomly after a week of use. It has worked fine for a week, but last night every time I switched the Apple TV to sleep (and the TV would shut off), they would both turn on again randomly after about 5 minutes. I had to unplug both from power to stop it. Seems like a recent glitch.

jskyshab

Level 1

4 points

Nov 24, 2015 4:32 AM in response to Mnilson

Same issue here. Very annoying. Hope they fix this soon.

LeVeau

Level 1

66 points

Nov 30, 2015 5:16 PM in response to Mnilson

I began having this issue last night. I'd put the Apple TV to sleep and it would come back on, waking my Samsung HDMI-CEC-enabled TV with it. It did this 3 or 4 times.

Fortunately, I was able to get it to stop by going to Settings > System > Restart. That seemed to fix the problem.

I also charged the Siri Remote, just in case, though there was no sign that it was running low.

Dec 1, 2015 7:49 PM in response to LeVeau

I just had this problem 10 minutes ago. The apple tv turned itself on, but I thought I had bumped the remote. Then I turned it off again, and it turned back on. This repeated 3 times, each time it turns on my receiver and tv. I finally unplugged it and plugged it back in, put it to sleep and it stayed asleep.

-Andy

Level 1

0 points

Dec 2, 2015 1:09 AM in response to Mnilson

I'm having the same problem. It's really annoying and I don't like the idea of my TV turning itself on while I'm not even home.

Mnilson Author

Level 1

36 points

Dec 2, 2015 1:33 AM in response to -Andy

A Long time ago I split my wifi into two access points, one is my main, and the other is for guests, both are password protected.

To solve this Apple TV issue I ended up unplugging the power directly from the Apple TV unit itself for about one minute, then plugged it back in.

I then switched the network from the guest access point to my main access point. That has fixed the issue for me. Since doing this I have not had anymore issues.

Dec 2, 2015 2:59 AM in response to Mnilson

Mine starts to do the same thing. It is annoying and It is definitely a software issue. It doesn't have to do with the controller, because every time that it woke up, the controller is not connected. This is very annoying and worst if you use the device in your bedroom. This is definitely undesired and the worst thing is that now It does turn the TV on. Come on Apple!!! Nothing shall turn on the Apple TV except for the remote controller.

Jan 22, 2017 8:14 AM in response to Mnilson

same here. just started in the last couple of days.

Futanare

Level 1

4 points

Feb 21, 2017 7:02 AM in response to Dbowlby

I have two Macbook Pros (2014 & 2017 models), both running Sierra 10.12.x. I haven't been able to link it to the use of the Macs.

Feb 21, 2017 12:14 PM in response to Futanare

Just bought Apple TV 4 (2015) and it turns on and off at various intervals.

I take this is likely a software bug that was fixed and subsequently come back in the latest tvOS update?

Mar 26, 2017 5:32 AM in response to Mnilson

I Have the same issue, it randomly goes on at any point in time, mine is an apple tv3

Apr 7, 2017 4:20 PM in response to mauarduzv

It is 2017, April 7th, and this is still happening. Apple is not what it used to be.

Apr 17, 2017 3:01 AM in response to FloppyDoctor

No buggy software, it's more likely to be something interfering with it on your network, but could be a couple of things.

Apr 17, 2017 8:47 AM in response to abstractcure

If you want your tv box to do that, go buy another product.

Apple TV keeps turning itself on after being put to sleep