The Sleep Timer is a useful feature that automatically turns off the device after a specific period of inactivity. For Chromecast with Google TV and Google-powered Smart TVs, the Sleep Timer is available on the latest models. Once enabled, the screen will turn off automatically and put the device into standby mode after the specified duration of no activity. This article explains the steps to enable the Sleep Timer on Google TV and highlights the advantages of using this feature.
How to Turn on Sleep Timer on Google TV
You can enable the sleep timer on your Google TV from the Quick Settings menu or by accessing the Settings section.
1. From Quick Settings:
- Press the Settings (Gear icon) button on your Google TV remote.
- Choose the Sleep Timer option.
- Then, select a time duration and turn them on.
2. TV Settings:
If you’re using Chromecast with Google TV, the Settings button is unavailable on the remote control. In that case, navigate to TV Settings to enable Sleep Timer.
- Click the Profile icon on your Google TV home screen.
- Navigate to Settings and select System
- Tap the Power & Energy option and choose the Sleep Timer option.
- Then, pick out a time duration from the settings to turn on the sleep timer.
Once the sleep timer reaches the set duration, it will automatically turn off your TV for good.
Use the Sleep TV Timer App
Additionally, you can also use the Sleep TV Timer app, which is available on Google TV’s Play Store, to set the Sleep Timer.
- Install the Sleep TV Timer app.
- Tap on Enable to allow Admin Device Features.
- After that, set the time and choose the time duration.
- Finally, your Google TV will turn off after a particular duration.
Note: If you wish to disable the sleep timer, return to the same menu discussed above and turn it Off.
Advantages of Enabling Sleep Timer
Leaving your TV turned on for too long can make it overheat and damage its internal hardware. However, turning on the sleep timer ensures your TV powers off when not in use, helping it last longer. Besides this, there are other perks you can avail of by turning on the sleep timer. Like,
- Reduce your family screen time effectively.
- Conserve your TV’s energy and save power.
- This feature will help you turn off the TV when you doze off at night.
FAQ
If your Google TV is of an older model, you will not be able to access this function. So, try updating the Google TV’s firmware to a newer version to get the feature on your TV.
Yes. Press the Google Assistant/Mic button and give a command like “Set Timer on my Google TV.”