How to activate the sleep timer on your Samsung TV

Last Update date : Nov 09. 2024
A couple has fallen asleep on the couch while watching TV, with the woman resting her head on the man's chest, under a red blanket, in a dimly lit room.

Many of us enjoy the comfort of falling asleep with the TV on, but leaving it running all night isn't ideal. Fortunately, the sleep timer feature on your Samsung TV can automatically turn off your TV after a preset duration, ensuring energy efficiency and peace of mind.

Note: The information provided applies to Samsung TVs sold in Canada. Settings and options may vary for models available in other countries.

We'll guide you through setting the sleep timer on your Samsung TV for models from 2022 onward. Whether you're winding down for the night or need a quick nap, the sleep timer is an essential feature for managing your viewing time efficiently.

1 Using your remote control, navigate to the Settings menu and then select All Settings.
2 Navigate to General & Privacy, and then select System Manager.
Screenshot of the General & Privacy menu on a Samsung TV, highlighting the 'System Manager' option selected in the menu.
3 Select Time.
Screenshot of the System Manager menu on a Samsung TV, showing 'Time' selected among other options like Language, Samsung Account, and Usage Mode.
4 Navigate to and select Sleep Timer.
Screenshot showing the Time menu on a Samsung TV with 'Sleep Timer' highlighted, indicating the option to automatically turn off the TV after a preset period of time.
5 Select the amount of time you would like the TV to stay on before powering itself off.
Screenshot of the Sleep Timer settings on a Samsung TV, displaying options for setting the timer to off, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes, or 180 minutes.

Note: You can set the timer for up to 180 minutes.

If your TV helps you unwind at night, you can set the sleep timer to automatically turn off after you've fallen asleep.

1 Using your TV remote, navigate to Settings, select General, and then select System Manager.
2 Select Time, and then select Sleep Timer.
3 Choose the duration you want your TV to remain on before it automatically powers off.
Screenshot showing the Sleep Timer menu on a Samsung TV with options to set the timer for off, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes, or 180 minutes.

Note: You can set the sleep timer for up to 180 minutes, after which the TV will automatically shut down.

Additional resources: If you're looking to set the clock or enable the Off Timer on your Samsung TV, check out our guide on mastering time settings on your Samsung TV.

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