Why Does My Xbox Keep Turning On?

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Your Xbox might be picking up signals from your TV's HDMI-CEC settings. Try turning that feature off in your TV settings!

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CorrectingGait·7 months ago

Faulty power button could be the culprit. Sometimes, just a bit of grime can cause it to misfire. Give it a clean!

SwellingDump·7 months ago

The Xbox might be downloading updates. Check your power settings to see if it's set to turn on automatically for updates.

MuggingCreek·7 months ago

If you have a Kinect, it might be responding to random voice commands. Make sure no one's secretly whispering 'Xbox on' near it!

MuggingCreek·7 months ago

I had this issue and it turned out to be my wireless controller turning it on from a different room. Sneaky controllers!

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