There are so many possible reasons available that make vizio tv turn off. Some reasons are connected to power supply issues. Some related to software or hardware problems related to vizio tv.
In this article, we will discuss every possible reason which makes vizio tv keep turning off. By the way, this problem is not very common but still happens to anyone at any time.
Reasons Why Vizio Tv Keep Turning Off
Here are all the possible reasons for vizio tv turning off. Carefully read all of the reasons and we will provide solutions as well.
Outlet Electricity Problem
Make sure that all the nearby devices are running smoothly. If this turning-off problem is occurring on more nearby devices at the same time.
This clearly means that the electrical outlet connection is faulty or the electricity supply is not perfect in your area. Make sure the electricity supply is good.
Faulty TV Power Cord
This problem could also occur due to a problem with the power cord of vizio tv or with the power sockets in which it is connected. Sometimes during cleaning the power cord get loosened which causes the tv to turn on and off frequently. Make sure that the power cord is not loosened and is placed properly.
Unsupported Content Issue
Sometimes we play the content on vizio tv which is not supported by it. This causes some parts of tv to heat which causes the tv to be turned off automatically.
So check if you are watching blu-ray movies on it and if your vizio tv supports blu-ray content. This will also cause turning on and off problems.
Check Remote Controller
Sometimes there are two vizio TVs in the same home with the same models and the same remote controller.
If someone presses the power off button on another tv remote but your tv also catches the same signals then it will turn off as well. Make sure if you have two TVs in your house they must have changed remote controllers or model numbers otherwise this problem will occur.
Check Remote Controller Batteries
Sometimes if the battery of the remote controller gets weak then it will start sending wrong signals to tv. For example, you will press the power up button and it will send the power off signal to tv.
So make sure the batteries are ok by replacing them with brand-new ones. Maybe the problem will be solved.
Update Firmware
Sometimes your firmware is not updated which makes your tv software faulty and generates false messages like turning off and on randomly or sometimes changing tv channels randomly.
So go to settings and then update software and download and install new firmware. This will also solve this problem.
TV power on and Off button on the Back
Sometimes the power button which is installed on the back of the tv gets faulty due to excessive pressing or by moisture in the air.
So if the power on and off button gets faulty then go to the nearest customer care of vizio tv and get that button replaced to solve this by turning off the problem.
Turn OFF auto-off feature
Vizio tv comes with an auto-off timer option on which you put a time and your tv will automatically turn off when that time comes. Sometimes the child sets that option on and the tv keeps turning off automatically due to the timer set. So go to settings and disable that option.
Factory reset Vizio Tv
Sometimes by factory resetting the tv, many problems will be solved automatically.
So if you have done all the methods given above and the problem is still happening then once try to factory reset the vizio tv. It will make all the settings right and might solve the problem of turning off automatically.
FAQs
What would make my VIZIO TV go off 5 minutes after I turn it on?
Maybe you are using some heavy content or games which are not compatible with vizio tv which makes vizio tv heat up and the tv will turn off after five minutes automatically to cool down.
Some other troubleshooting methods are also written above in this article check out them as well.
What causes a Vizio TV screen to go black?
This could be caused by a faulty HDMI cable which is not transferring signals properly that makes your tv screen black. It will also be a problem with your software so try to update the firmware. This will solve your problem.
