Why does my sound bar keep turning off?

Soundbars make a great investment for those who want to add quality sound to the home cinema setup. However, there are a few common niggles that can absolutely ruin the experience. Soundbars shutting off automatically is one of such common niggles that you might have faced. No worries, as we have the best solution for you.

It might be due to your soundbar’s energy-saving settings. Many soundbars are designed with an auto-standby mode that makes them turn off or go to standby mode after a certain point of time, maybe fifteen to twenty minutes. It helps you to reduce the power consumption of the device. Some models have the configuration to turn off this function.

How to stop the soundbar from turning off 

Soundbars turning off has a pretty straightforward solution. But first, you need to find out the reason for this problem. As we have mentioned earlier, it may occur due to the auto standby mode of your device. You can easily stop your soundbar from turning off by following the method below.

First, you need to check if your model has the Auto Standby function. If yes, go to Settings and turn it off. It will help you to get rid of this problem in the future. 

However, different brands have different settings & functionality, I have tried to cover in whichever I have personal experience. Some of them I used for several years. Well, this problem is quite common, at least to me. 

I hope you find a solution below, if not let me know in the comment box. I will definitely try to dig up some solutions. 

Why does my Yamaha sound bar keep turning itself off? 

Many users complain that their Yamaha soundbar keeps turning itself off. It may occur when the auto power standby function is enabled or when the protection circuitry has been activated. If the power standby function is enabled, the unit automatically turns off.

If you do not operate the unit for a certain period of time, it turns off or goes to standby mode. You can disable this mode by following the instructions below.

• First, you need to turn off the unit
• Then, touch and hold the input button
• Touch the power button on the center unit

It will show whether the auto power standby function is enabled or disabled. You can disable the function if it’s turned on.

Why does my Bose sound bar keep shutting off? 

Your Bose soundbar keeps shutting off when there is no audio playing and no interaction with the unit. It is because the device has a sleep or inactivity timer that is set. This function helps you to save electricity when your unit is not in use. However, if you want to disable this mode, you need to follow the user manual and turn it off.

If the mode is off and still the problem occurs, you need to check the HDMI-CEC setting of your product.

• Go to the System menu
• Turn the HDMI-CEC option to on or alternative
• Check the power cord connections
• Remove the remote batteries

If none of the above methods works, your device may need service.

Why does my Samsung sound bar keep turning on and off?

When your Samsung soundbar is kept idle for a certain period of time, you may face this situation. If there’s no audio signal for 20 minutes, the soundbar will turn off automatically. 

Sometimes, none of the buttons is pressed when the Aux input is connected, which will make the device turn off. However, there are solutions to it, and here are the steps you need to follow.

• Turn the device on and change the source to AUX
• Then, press and hold the play/pause button for 5-7 seconds
• It will start scrolling On – Auto Power Down
• Then, the display will show Off – Auto Power Down
• Select this mode, and the issue will be resolved

How to stop LG soundbar from turning off 

As mentioned earlier, your LG soundbar may turn off automatically when there is no operation for a certain period of time. It is due to the LG sound bar’s Auto Power Off feature. 

Auto Power On and Off are the functions that help you to use the unit based on your necessity. The Auto Power Off helps you to save electricity, while the Auto Power On mode allows you to enjoy digital sound whenever you turn your TV on.

Here are the steps that you need to follow to turn the Auto Power Off feature off.

• Connect the optical cable to your TV
• Press the Auto Power button on the soundbar remote, and it will display on the soundbar screen
• Press the button again to change the value On Auto Power to Off Auto Power.

How to stop Polk soundbar from turning off 

If there is no signal from the input source, your Polk soundbar may turn off after a certain period of time. Usually, the Stand-by mode feature makes your device automatically power off after fifteen to twenty minutes. Here are the solutions you need to try.

• If there is inactivity for a given period, press the power button on
• If it turns off due to a power surge or power cut, press the power button on
• Try switching source and returning to the original source

If none of the above methods works, you can follow the user manual of your device. It will instruct you to go to Settings and turn the Stand-by mode off.

How to stop Philips soundbar from turning off

If your Phillips soundbar keeps turning off, it may be because the SLEEP function is enabled. There is a pre-set time after which the device will turn off when there is no operation. You need to disable it to avoid facing such situations. Here are the steps to follow.

• Turn your device on
• Use the remote to operate the device
• On Active mode, press the SLEEP button repeatedly
• It will show OFF on the display

By following the above steps, you can turn off the SLEEP function of your Philips soundbar. If the above method does not work, you may consider contacting customer support for further assistance.

Conclusion 

To enhance the efficiency of soundbars, they have been designed with Stand-by and Sleep modes. These modes help you to save electricity when the device is not in use. 

However, this mode can sometimes ruin your overall experience. To turn the mode off, follow the steps we have mentioned above.