How to Turn On Standby Mode on LG Smart TV

Standby Mode is a feature designed to help save energy when the LG TV is not in use. Instead of completely turning off the TV, Standby Mode puts it into a low-power state, allowing it to quickly wake up when you’re ready to use it again. Whether you want to reduce distractions from the standby light or want to enable it, this guide covers all the required steps to turn on or off the standby mode on LG TV.

How to Enable or Disable Standby Mode on LG TV

Based on your LG TV model and webOS version, follow the steps below.

LG Smart TV webOS 6.0 or Higher [2021 or Later]

1. Press the Settings button on the TV remote.

2. From the menu that appears, select All Settings.

3. Navigate to General and select the option System.

4. Scroll down and choose Additional Settings.

5. Finally, select Standby Light to turn it on or off according to your preference.

LG Smart TV webOS 5.0 [2020] and webOS 4.5 [2019]

1. Power on the TV and press the Settings button on your remote.

2. In the settings menu, select All Settings.

3. Go to General and then choose Additional Settings.

4. Look for Standby Light in the options and toggle it on or off.

LG TV webOS 4.0 [2018] and webOS 3.5 [2017]

1. Hit the Settings button on the TV remote.

2. Select All Settings from the menu.

3. Navigate to General and look for the Standby Light option.

4. Toggle the Standby Light to your preferred setting (on or off).

How to Fix LG TV Stuck in Standby Mode

If your LG TV is stuck in Standby Mode, it means the TV is powered off but still receiving power. There are a few troubleshooting steps you can follow to resolve this issue.

• Ensure the TV is plugged in properly, check the wall outlet, and inspect the power cable.
• Unplug the TV, long-press the power button for 30 seconds, then plug it back in and power it on.
• Adjust the standby light setting in the TV’s menu (if accessible).
• Unplug devices like gaming consoles, USB drives, or Blu-ray players.
• Try a different remote or use the TV’s manual power button to turn on the LG TV.
• Hold the remote’s power button for 10-15 seconds to reset the LG TV.
• If the issue continues, contact LG Customer Support for further assistance or repair.

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