Turning off the TV like this is a bad idea. Be prepared for problems
Turning your TV on and off using a power strip saves electricity. However, this is not the best solution for the TV itself.
The TV is one of the biggest energy consumers in the household. Many users use power strips to unplug TVs and other devices to save electricity.
Turning your TV on and off using a power strip saves energy. On the other hand, it may be harmful to the TV itself.
Why not turn off the TV using the button on the strip?
The technology of modern televisions is similar to that of computers. They are filled with sensitive components and circuits, and a sudden power cut can cause these components to wear out more quickly. Additionally, many TVs perform updates while in standby mode (aka standby mode). If the update process is interrupted suddenly, it may lead to software problems.
Owners of OLED TVs should be especially careful (OLED TVs have displays that use LED diodes made of organic compounds). In standby mode, devices run special cleaning programs that prevent the so-called burnout. If there is a power outage, these processes will not be able to take place and the image will suffer.
It’s best to turn the TV off completely rather than putting it on standby. This can be done using the remote control or a button on the device itself. It’s also helpful to plug your TV directly into a wall socket, without the need for a power strip.
If we have many devices and want to turn them off at the same time, power strips with fixed sockets may be a solution. With these strips, at least one socket remains connected to the power supply even when the strip is turned off.
It is worth remembering that the energy consumption of modern TVs in standby mode is so low that there is no point in turning them off completely. Other electrical devices use much more electricity.
