Correct way to off my Android TV?

by 0x2345

I recently upgraded to a Sony Bravia Android TV from a traditional 'stupid' TV. One thing I find odd is that it takes a long time to boot up the TV (i.e. slow Android animation) before I can use it.

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This makes me wonder if switching the power off on the socket is the right way to off my Android TV, as this is akin to taking out the battery on my Android phone. Should I have just used to remote control 'power off' instead of the socket? Am I causing additional 'damage' to the TV by just abruptly switching it off with the socket?

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I hope this question doesn't sound too dumb. It just baffles me. Would appreciate some advise.

Ausernameneeded

To say what others here said, but less douchey.

You should use the remote to power it on and off. It will actually put it into a low power sleep mode which is much better on the hardware (less stress) and is more convenient when switching on and off

Most devices today are meant to be always on. When you hit power (like your phone, tablet, and computer) it only puts it into sleep mode.

My_usrname_of_choice

Wtf, just use the button. By turning it off at the wall you're forcing it to do a full boot every time you turn it on.

Have you even tried using the remote? It would have made this obvious.

r0x0r316

To answer your question a bit more extensive and to give you a bit of background information. First a Link about Sonys shitty "Deep Sleep Mode"
https://community.sony.co.uk/t5/android-tv/standby-power-consumption/td-p/2366025

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As you will read in there the tvs wake in periodic gaps. This can be fixed by turning of Remote Functions and Chromecast other wakeups are due to phoning home of Sony apps and other apps so disabling wifi and unplugging network cable works fine. It will increase overall menu and apps speed in the tv if you block all ports on your firewall and only open those you need for the functions u truly use on the tv. Also if your not using it disabling ipv6 doesnt hurt speed aswell.

After those steps your tv should go into deep sleep. Power consumption is minimal then.

I usually put the tv into sleep wait some 5 mins and then cut the power. Other than a longer first boot time there is no real damage done by doing that. I have yet to see a real proof for initial power up hardware stressing that destroys tvs. I have read it as an answer to the standby question numerous times but havent seen any provided studies or source links. Hope this helps you a bit in decision finding.

Cheers.

P.S. would be happy for sources to hardware stressing on initial power up in relation to durability and lifetime of electronics in tvs.

BurtMacklin-FBl

Why are you unplugging the TV from the socket? That wasn't necessary even with old TVs, let alone with modern ones. Not that it will necessarily do damage to the TV but it wasn't meant to be used like that. Just turn it on and off with the remote.

zonzi

There is option in settings for quick boot up.

JimboLodisC

I don't turn it off. I turn off my TV and my Shield then goes into standby automatically thanks to CEC. That's one of the many benefits of keeping things separate. That way you can focus on buying the best looking TV and keep that for many years while upgrading the devices connected to it.

pakatsuu

Why the hell are you switching it off by removing it from the socket? Stupidest thing I've read today unless you have a very good reason of doing so.

FezVrasta

I do hope you are trolling us