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TV keeps turning on in the middle of the night

KDMalta — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:11:22 GMT

Just joined EE from BT and have been woken by the TV turning itself on in the early hours. It is very annoying. We leave the tv on mute now, but occasionally forget…

Reading previous conversations, I am not alone. I have switched to Always on in the stand by selections today and hope that will resolve things. I read that this uses more energy though…

Adding to the forum so that my problem is noted. Perhaps this issue is not rare, as indicated by EE replies to previous posts on this topic.

Re: TV keeps turning on in the middle of the night

Chris_S — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:52:29 GMT

Hi @KDMalta

I can imagine it's frustrating and startling when your TV is switching on, especially if it's in the early hours.

That's certainly the best advice to follow, if you switch on the always on mode of the TV box, the issue should subside.

Chris S

Re: TV keeps turning on in the middle of the night

DarrenDev — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:11:06 GMT

@KDMalta just so that we can add your case to the investigation - can you please confirm if it's your TV Box Pro or TV Box Edge that is doing this?

Re: TV keeps turning on in the middle of the night

KDMalta — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:04:24 GMT

Hello,

It is the larger, recordable main box that is causing the issue. Never had the problem when with bt…

thanks

Re: TV keeps turning on in the middle of the night

chistery — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:48:03 GMT

I suspect the problem is boxes waking up in the middle of the night to phone home and see if there's a software update or just to chat about its day. My Apple TV has a habit of causing my TV to turn on and I think someone's in my living toom.