A blinking light is never a good sign. If your TCL TV is stuck at a blank screen, it is unresponsive, or won’t turn on while the light keeps on blinking, we’re here to save the day.
We’ve compiled tried and tested solutions to fix this problem to get your TCL TV up and running again.
6 Reasons Why Your TCL TV Is Blinking: Easy Fixes
When the LED Light of your TCL television keeps on blinking, what happens is that it is stuck on standby mode.
This is the same red light just under the TCL logo that stays on when the TCL TV is off. There is a technical glitch or problem, which is why you can’t get the TV to work.
You don’t need to worry, because here are 6 common issues and how you can remedy the flashing light problem within minutes!
#1: TCL TV Needs to be Reset
You can conduct a hard reset on your TV to remove possible glitches preventing your TV from functioning properly.
- Locate your reset button.
- Grab a paper clip or an empty pen if you’re having a hard time reaching it with your finger.
- Hold the reset button for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Try to repeat steps 3 to 4 times until this solves the light blinking issue.
TIP: The reset button is incredibly small and hard to find. It’s normally placed beside the HDMI and USB ports, or RCA.
#2: TV Requires Power Cycle
If the power light still doesn’t stop blinking after several tries, try power cycling your TV. It works similarly to resetting the TV with the reset button. However, in this method, you need to cut off the power from the television.
Turn the TV off and unplug the TV cord from the socket. Keep it powered off for 30 seconds to a minute. After waiting, plug it back in again.
TIP: For a proper reset, hold the power button on the TV for 10 seconds. Do not use the button on your remote control to drain any residual energy from the TV.
#3: Broadband or Ethernet Cable Issues
If the TCL television light is still constantly blinking, it may be signaling that there’s something wrong with your internet connection.
This can be the issue, whether you have wireless or wired internet.
For wireless connections: Check the signal strength or try to change your connection.
- Grab your remote and go to the Settings menu and click Network.
- Here, you’ll be able to see if it’s connected or if the signal is weak.
- Alternatively, you can try to disable your WiFi first then reconnect again after 30 seconds.
- If this still doesn’t remedy the problem, press the Off button on your modem to refresh connections.
Do note that if there are many users, the internet’s bandwidth [1] will not be able to support all. You may want to try and switch to other networks if the problem persists.
For those with wired internet: Try checking your cable. See if it is properly and fully plugged in the ethernet port.
#4: Disconnected Remote
If your TCL TV light blinks but your TV screen is working fine, you need to check if the remote setting is paired with the TCL TV.
For some reason, some remotes get disconnected from their TCL TVs. To fix this issue, conduct a power cycle (as indicated above). When the TCL TV is back on, try to press any remote button.
If the TV is still unresponsive, press and hold the pairing button for 10 to 15 seconds. Stand close to the TV while you press the home button (see your TV’s manual for more accurate directions on how you can get your remote connected again).
If there is still a persistent slow blink even after the remote pairing step, perhaps the TCL TV needs an update.
- Go to Settings and select “System”.
- Click on “Update System” to start the updating process.
Also, make sure that your TV is connected to the internet. Connect it to the network or cable for a successful updating process.
#5: Outdated TCL TVs
If there is still a persistent slow blink even after the remote pairing step, perhaps the TCL TV needs an update.
- Go to Settings and select “System”.
- Click on “Update System” to start the updating process.
Also, make sure that your TV is connected to the internet. Connect it to the network or cable for a successful updating process.
#6: Defective Backlight
If all the steps above do not fix your standby light blinking problem, you may have a defective light. It might need an intervention from the service team of TCL or your TV manufacturer.
Call Customer Service to help you repair the TCL TV light blinking defect. You might require a technician to help you fix your issue.
(Want to determine your TV electric consumption? You can check our page about the number of wattage a television requires here)
Conclusion: Fixing Your TCL TV Light Blinking Problem
The flashing, persistent, blinking light signals mean that the TV has some issues that need to be fixed. Our team hopes that this article diagnosed the problem and provided the necessary steps to remedy the issue.
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