How to Enable Sleep Timer on Sharp TV

Key Takeaways

Set up the sleep timer on Sharp TV by pressing the SLEEP button on your remote.
Alternatively, go to the Sharp TV settings and enable or disable the Sleep Timer.

A sleep timer is an incredible feature available on all Sharp TV models. It allows you to set your TV to turn off automatically after a particular duration. The procedure to turn the sleep timer on or off on Sharp TVs differs slightly as they come with different models with unique operating systems. In this article, we will show you how to enable the sleep timer feature on all Sharp TVs and discuss its benefits.

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How to Set Sleep Timer on Sharp TV Using Remote Button

Older Sharp Aquos TVs powered by the Aquos Net+ operating system have a dedicated SLEEP button on their remotes. By clicking this button, you can enable or disable this feature.

1. If you want to activate sleep time on it, press the SLEEP button on your TV remote.

2. Your TV will display the lowest preset time to be activated. If you press the SLEEP button again, it will show the next preset time. Keep pressing the Sleep button until your preferred preset time appears on your TV screen.

3. Once you set a time, your Sharp TV will start the countdown.

4. If you want to change to a new Sleep Time, press the SLEEP button twice and set a new time.

TIP: If your TV remote doesn’t have a SLEEP button, access the sleep timer via TV Settings.

How to Set Sleep Timer on Sharp TV via Settings Menu

If your Sharp TV remote does not have a separate Sleep button on the remote, you can set a sleep timer on the TV from the Settings menu.

Sharp Android TV

1. Go to the home screen on your Android TV.

2. Navigate to the Sharp TV Settings option, which is indicated by a gear icon provided at the top-right, and select it.

3. Scroll down and choose Device Preferences.

4. In that, select the Timer option and proceed further.

5. Afterwards, select Sleep Timer; set the time you want and press the OK/Enter button on your remote.

6. Now, your Sharp TV will turn on the Sleep Timer and it will enter the standby mode once the set time expires.

NOTE: In some Android TV models, the Sleep option can be accessed from the Power section under Device Preferences.

Sharp Roku TV

1. Go to your Sharp Roku TV’s Home screen and click on Settings.

2. Scroll down and select System.

3. Then, select Time and go to Sleep timer.

4. Now, select your desired time and press OK on your TV remote. Roku offers four preset time options: 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours.

After selecting a time, your Sharp Roku TV will start the countdown in the background and turn off the TV when the countdown is over.

Sharp Google TV

1. Go to its Settings by clicking the Settings button on your remote.

2. Now, scroll down and select System.

3. In that, click on Power & Energy.

Select Power & Energy on Sharp Google TV

4. Then, scroll down to Sleep Timer and select the time you want to set. Sharp Google TVs allow users to set sleep time starting from 10 minutes.

After selecting a timer, your Sharp Google TV will start the timer and automatically turn it off once the time reaches.

Sharp Aquos TV

The method for setting a sleep timer on old Sharp Aquos TVs differs between models and versions.

1. Click the Menu button on your Sharp Aquos TV remote and go to its Menu screen.

2. Navigate to the Option section and select it.

3. Then, click on Sleep Timer and go to its screen.

4. On the following screen, navigate to the time you want to set it and press Enter on your remote.

5. Now, press Menu to exit. After this, your Sharp Aquos TV will turn off after the set sleep time.

If your Aquos TV’s interface is quite different from what we’ve said above, follow these steps.

1. Click the Menu button on your TV remote. A menu section appears at the bottom.

2. Using the arrow keys of your TV remote, navigate to Settings and select it.

3. In that, select Timer and click on Sleep Timer.

4. Choose the time you want and press the Menu on your remote to exit the screen.

Now, you’ve set a sleep timer on your Sharp Aquos TV.

Benefits of Enabling a Sleep Timer on Sharp TV

The sleep timer on Sharp TV automatically turns off your TV, reducing power consumption and saving electricity.
You can set the TV to turn off at a specific time, so you don’t need to worry about forgetting to turn it off before bed.
This feature helps you to reduce the chances of screen burn-in on OLED and plasma TVs by turning off the display after a set duration.
It provides different preset time options, giving you the flexibility to choose how long you want the TV to stay on.

How to Turn Off Sleep Timer on Sharp TV

Disable Sleep Timer Via Remote: Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. A list of time durations will appear. Select the OFF option to disable the sleep timer.

Turn Off the Sleep Timer from Settings: Go to the options where you’ve enabled the Sleep mode, look for the Off option, and select it.

FAQ

1. What is a wake-up timer on Sharp TVs?

Wake-up timers are the time you set for your TV to turn on automatically. This feature is available on many Sharp TV models but under different names.