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- Enable the sleep timer on the latest Samsung TV by going to Settings and selecting the Sleep Timer option.
- On older models, select the Time option under Settings and enable the sleep timer.
- It is also possible to manually customize sleep time on a particular time & day at which your Samsung TV should automatically switch off.
The sleep time feature is a great boon for Samsung TV users who want to control their TV-watching time. This feature turns the TV off after a specified period of time set by the users themselves. This article will walk you through setting it up and making the most of it.
How to Set Sleep Timer on Different Samsung TV Models
Over the years, there have been several Samsung TV models released with different firmware versions. So, the navigation to enable the Sleep timer will differ for each model. Here, the methods to set sleep timer on the latest models and some older models are given for your reference.
Note: Using the below methods, you can only choose a sleep timer duration that is already available on the TV.
Set Sleep Timer on Latest Samsung TVs (2023 – Present)
1. Switch On your Samsung TV and navigate to the Settings menu on the sidebar.
2. Navigate to the Sleep Timer option and press the OK button on your remote to enable it. Each time you press the OK button, the timer will change to the next option.
3. Once you see the timer you want (30 min, 60 min, etc), leave it as it is and go back to the home screen. Now your TV will turn Off after the set period of time.
4. To turn Off the sleep timer, press the OK button until the Off option appears.
![Select the Sleep Timer option](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Samsung-TV-Sleep-Timer-Latest-TV.png?resize=732%2C427&ssl=1)
Alternate method: On your remote, press the Settings button 3 times to open the Quick Settings menu. Now, navigate to the Sleep Timer option and select a timer as mentioned above.
Set Sleep Timer on Older Samsung TVs
Here are the different navigations to enable Sleep Timer on older Samsung TV models.
- Navigate to the Settings menu and select General → System Manager → Time → Sleep Timer → Choose a duration.
- From the Samsung TV’s home screen, go to Settings → System → Time → Sleep Timer → Select duration.
Enable Sleep Timer on Samsung TV for Specific Days & Time
In the above methods, you saw how to set a sleep timer using the timer options already available. However, there is another method where you can choose the days and the specific time you want your TV to switch Off.
Follow these steps on Samsung TV models from 2017-2022, and remember that the navigation methods may be different from those of earlier models.
1. Open the Settings menu and select General → System Manager → Time and click on Off Timer.
2. Select Setup and choose which days you want the sleep timer to be active. If you want to select specific days, choose the Manual option and select the days.
![Choose days](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Samsung-TV-Sleep-Timer-Choose-days.png?resize=594%2C347&ssl=1)
3. Once you have selected the days, select the Time option and set the time you want your TV to turn Off on the chosen days.
4. After you are done, select the Close button. From now on, your Samsung TV will automatically power Off at the time and days you set.
To access the Off Timer option on the latest Samsung TV models, navigate to Settings → Sleep Timer and long press the Down button on your remote. Then, select Set Up Off Timer to manually set the sleep timer.
Now you know the possible methods to turn On the sleep timer on the latest Samsung TVs and some of the older models. So, don’t waste electricity by forgetting to switch Off your TV anymore. Just enable the Sleep Timer feature, and it will do it for you when you forget.
FAQ
Yes, you can do it through your smartphone. To do so, pair your Samsung TV with the SmartThings app and use the virtual remote to reach the respective option and set the sleep timer.
The Auto Power Off feature turns off your Samsung TV if it is idle for a few hours. To access it, go to Settings → System → Eco Solution → Auto Power Off and select a duration (4, 6, 8 hours).