Sony’s consoles are robust and reliable but also come with odd errors. Perhaps the most strange is when thePlayStation turns on by itself.
Often, the culprit is a software setting that causes the PlayStation to turn itself on. This problem is likely easy to fix by simply adjusting these settings. However, if you’ve beenexperiencing other errorson the console, you may need to perform a reset. In most other cases, the problem is due to a hardware issue.
What Causes the Playstation to Turn on by Itself
Here are a few potential causes for this issue:
How to Fix PlayStation Turning on by Itself
We’re going through a series of easy fixes, and you may try them one by one until you find a solution that works for you.
ensure the Power and Internet connections to the consoles are not disrupted while resetting the console and updating the system software.
Disable the HDMI Device Link
The HDMI Device Link is a feature that is part of the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specifications and makes different devices compatible with each other. For example, you may make aTV and an Xbox turn onand turn off together.
One of its intended results is making the PS4 or PS5 turn on when you turn on a TV system and choose the PlayStation’s input. If your console is connected to a SmartTV, an audio system, a speaker or a recorder, turning one of these systems can turn the console on.
Disable Features Available in Rest Mode
Rest Mode is a standby mode that saves power. However, it can download and install game updates when you prompt the action from the PlayStation app. Like so, the PlayStation turns on by itself. So, you may turn the feature off altogether.
Power Cycle and Perform a Software Update
A power cycle is a soft reset that helps clear the cache andfix random errorson the console. Updating the consoles’s software patches a lot of compatibility issues. For example, it may have problems connecting with a new Smart TV.
To power cycle the console:
