LG Soundbar is Turning on Itself- Reasons And Solutions!

Introduction

When you turn off your TV, your soundbar should also turn off. But, if it turns on without you doing, it surely is a problem. 

So, why is the LG soundbar turning on itself?

Your LG soundbar is turning on because your Smart TV is using your internet connection in the background. In this case, a bug can cause the soundbar to come on. It can also happen if the LG soundbar app is running in the background or there’s a Bluetooth connection disrupting the wired connection. 

But, that’s not all. So, stick to the end to know about the solutions in detail. 

LG Soundbar Turning On Automatically- Why and Solution!

LG soundbars are highly modified with some of the latest features. But sometimes, it comes up with errors, like automatically turning ON even if you’ve switched it off.

So let’s discuss them in detail. 

Reason 1: Internet Connection

Sometimes the internet connection with your smart TV can cause this problem. Smart TVs use an internet connection for updates and regular maintenance. It happens even when the TV is turned off. 

Suppose your soundbar is connected to your Smart TV with optical cables. In that case, if your TV is using the internet when turning off, it can cause the soundbar to come on. However, it’s unlikely and surely an issue. It happens due to bugs in your TV. 

Solution 1: Reset Your TV

Since it’s a bug in your TV, you can try resetting your TV. The resetting process is different for all TVs. However, we’ve mentioned the process for an LG TV. You can use it as a reference: 

  1. On your LG TV remote, press on “Settings”. Then, select the “All Settings” option. 
  1. Next, find the “Support” menu. Then, select “Reset to Initial Settings”. 

Source: LG

  1. Lastly, you’ll be asked for a confirmation message if you want to confirm. It’s asked because the reset will delete all your account settings and installed applications. 

After the reset, you can reinstall the apps and add your accounts. 

Solution 2: Contact TV Manufacturer

If the problem persists, contact the manufacturer about the issue. They’ll take your TV and fix the bug issue. 

Reason 2: LG Soundbar App Running in Background

Most LG soundbar models can be operated using the LG soundbar app. Whether you use the soundbar with HDMI or optical cables doesn’t matter. You can operate the soundbar using your LG soundbar app. 

So, suppose you’ve installed the soundbar app on your phone. If the ap keeps running in the background, the app may send signals to your soundbar. So, even if your TV is off, your soundbar might turn on getting signals from the app. 

Solution: Force Close App

The easiest solution here is to forcefully close the app. First, you can try clearing the app from backgrounds. If the problem remains, go to Settings. Then find the app and click on options like “Force Stop”. 

This way, the app won’t be able to send signals to your soundbar until you turn it back on again. 

Reason 3: Auto Power On Feature Enabled

There’s a feature in LG soundbars called Auto Power On. With it, you don’t have to manually turn on the soundbar. Whenever your HDMI-CEC connection is powered, the soundbar will turn on. This is quite convenient but may be the root of your issue. 

As mentioned before, Smart TVs function even when they’re turned off. So, if the HDMI connection activates somehow, it’ll turn on your soundbar. Although, in most cases, it’s associated with a big in the power on feature. 

Solution: Turn The feature Off

The easiest solution is to turn the feature off. You can just click on the “Settings” button of the soundbar remote. If the feature is enabled, it’ll show “ON- Auto Power”. Scroll on the status display using the remote and select “Off- Auto Power”. 

Source: LG

Solution 2: Reset Soundbar

If the problem persists even after turning the feature off, try resetting the soundbar. Here, you can follow these steps: 

  1. Press the volume down and the sound effect button simultaneously with your soundbar remote. Keep at it for 5-10 seconds and a Reset message should appear on the status display. Select it to start the process. 
  1. If your soundbar doesn’t have a remote, turn it off. Remove all the cables from the soundbar and connect it back after 10 seconds. Your soundbar will be reset.

In this case, you can use the Auto Power On feature again since it wasn’t the issue. 

Reason 4: Bluetooth Dropping or Override Failure

Your LG soundbar can connect through both wired and wireless connections. So, you can use your soundbar using Bluetooth. However, if your Bluetooth connection is unstable it could cause these problems. 

If your device is automatically connecting and disconnecting to the soundbar, you’ll see it turn on without your notice. 

Also, it might be that you’re primarily using optical cables for soundbar connection. However, you once connected another device with your soundbar using Bluetooth. Normally, an optical connection overrides Bluetooth. 

So, if your Bluetooth can’t be overridden, it could cause this problem.  

Solution 1: Delete The Bluetooth Profile and Re-pair

If you’re primarily using Bluetooth for your connection, delete the profile on your device. Make sure to turn the LG soundbar Bluetooth off too. 

Then, turn the Bluetooth on again for both the device and the soundbar. Search for your soundbar and connect it to your device again. This should solve the Bluetooth-dropping issue. 

Solution 2: Switch From OPT to HDMI

If your soundbar can’t override the Bluetooth connection to optical, try switching to HDMI. Since it’s superior to the optical connection, your Bluetooth connection won’t be able to override it. The best solution is to use 2.1 HDMI cables. 

This should fix your issues. However, if your soundbar won’t turn off completely, solutions are different.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

How can I fix soundbar glitches?

To fix soundbar glitches you can try unplugging the TV and soundbar from the wall for more than 10 seconds. This will force your soundbar and TV to re-establish connection. A proper connection should fix your glitching issues. 

How do I tell if my soundbar is blown?

Your soundbar is blown if the output is distorted and muffled. You might even hear loud crackling sounds. If it’s completely blown, you won’t hear a single thing. Lastly, in extreme cases, it may set itself on fire if strained too much. 

What’s the most common soundbar problem?

One of the most common soundbar problems is a static humming sound. It can occur if the cables aren’t properly connected to the TV and soundbar. Try to keep your cables clear from other connectors. 

Bottom Line!

Hope you enjoyed reading our article about LG soundbar is turning on itself. Still, we’ve last one tip for you. If no solutions work, you can try unplugging the soundbar from the power supply whenever you’re not using it. Thank you!