Is Hisense TV stuck in standby mode? Simple walkthrough!! (2023)

Hisense smart TVs have been known to get stuck in sleep mode, which means the TV screen turns black and the power light turns orange or red, depending on the model.

Unfortunately, there is a problem with these televisions that has led to a class action lawsuit. And it is very possible that if you bought your TV between 2010 and 2015, your Hisense TV has the following problem: Stuck in standby mode. In other words, when you press "Power", the TV does not respond. It doesn't wake up and it doesn't turn off. It basically gets stuck in sleep mode.

About a year ago, I also had a Hisense TV and this problem was occurring intermittently.

As part of this guide, I'll explain why this happens and how to turn on your Hisense TV when it's stuck on standby. Furthermore, I will also share with you some steps and details to help you prevent this from happening again.

So first, let's start with a simple solution to resolve Hisense TV stuck standby issue.

How to fix Hisense TV stuck on standby?

The following steps can be followed to fix your Hisense TV when it is stuck in standby mode or won't turn on.

Be sure to follow them closely and don't miss the timing part, as well as any of the steps in between.

1. Turn off the TV by unplugging the power cord
2. Wait at least 1 hour (60 minutes)
3. Press and hold the power button (on the TV, not the remote) for 60 seconds
4. When you plug it back in, press and hold the power button for 60 seconds, then go directly to the outlet, avoiding power strips or surge protectors.

In almost all cases, the first two steps will resolve the waiting issue on your Hisense Smart TV, although I recommend following the third step as well, in case the previous two don't work.

After completing all the above steps, your Hisense TV will reset its power box, wake it up from standby and turn it on.

what reasonswatching hisense tvStuck in standby mode?

Hisense TV has issues with the circuit board that causes this “stuck waiting” issue, though this issue has been minimized to a greater extent on newer models after being reported by many Hisense TV users.

Your Hisense TV needs to be manually reset every time it gets stuck in standby mode or won't turn on, and if your TV isn't responding to the remote, you can easily reset it on the TV itself without using the remote.

How to reset Hisense Smart TV without remote control?

The benefit of resetting the power supply of our television is greater than we can imagine. After using my TV continuously for more than a few weeks, I would manually turn it on from time to time to keep it running smoothly.

Steps to reset Hisense TV without TV remote:

• On the side of the TV, press and hold the [Menu] and [Vol-] buttons
• While holding it, press the [Power] button on the side of the TV (not on the remote).
• Now the blue light will come on and stay on
• Hold down [menu] and [vol-] for 10 seconds and release
• The TV will turn on in 30 seconds and an image will appear on the TV.

Hisense TV LED indicator lights, what do they mean?

Since Hisense TV does not have a quick guide or instructions on what these LED indicators on your TV mean, I have prepared them manually so that you know what the lights mean on your Hisense TV and how to tell if something is wrong.

• What LED indicator is there when the TV is off?
  • When the TV is turned off but connected to a power outlet, the LED light will be solid red

Constant light means that your Hisense TV is receiving power.

• What LED indicator is there when the TV is on?
  • When your Hisense TV is on, the power LED should light up blue.

• When the TV is in STANDBY mode, what is the LED indicator?
  • The LED indicator turns red when the Hisense TV is in standby mode.

• When the TV is turned on, what does the LED screen do?
  • When the Hisense Smart TV starts up, the power indicator first flashes red and then solid blue.

I hope these solutions can help you turn your Hisense Smart TV back on. If you have another more effective way, just contact us and let us know so we can update everyone.

How to use Hisense TV sleep mode (off, on)?

After turning on your Hisense TV, you can easily turn standby mode on and off to prevent it from automatically going into standby mode.

Is that how it works:

• You must first tap the menu button on your remote.
• Once in the menu, use the right arrow button to navigate to settings.
• Then tap the bottom arrow button to access the timer.
• To change the timer setting, use the OK button on your remote to select the desired option.
• You can choose from preset options like 30, 45, 60, 90 minutes, or even 2 or 4 hours.
• If you want to completely turn off the timer, simply select the "Off" option.

When you've decided on the sleep timer setting you want, just tapOKon your remote to confirm this.

bonus tips

If you want to prevent your Hisense TV from being stuck in standby mode, here are some tips you can try.

First, be sure to turn off the TV when you're done using it, rather than only using it on standby. If you don't restart the TV for more than a few days, it can get a little weird.

• To perform an actual shutdown, press and hold the power button on the remote and select "Power Off."

Another tip is to set your TV remote from Bluetooth to IR (infrared).

This may sound strange, but it has been known to work for some people. In this way, you can prevent your Hisense TV from getting stuck in standby mode.

In addition, I have prepared and written a FAQ guide that you may also find useful. Also, if you encounter any serious issues or none of the steps above fix them, please contact us.hisense support. However, make sure to follow the above steps accordingly as in most cases if the steps are followed carefully the issue will be resolved.

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