# Smart TV and console energy management

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> Updated: 2026-09-21T21:29:34.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Discussions regarding modern electronic devices, specifically smart TVs and gaming consoles, focus on optimizing energy usage and device functionality.

Initial guidance suggests that while technologies like OLED are inherently efficient, factory settings such as ‘Vivid’ or ‘Dynamic’ modes often maximize brightness and increase electricity consumption. Users can mitigate this by switching to ‘Cinema’ or ‘Eco’ profiles, enabling auto-brightness, or using ‘Screen Off’ features during audio playback.

Further information highlights the utility of standby or rest modes for devices like smart TVs and the PlayStation 5. While a full shutdown eliminates all power draw, standby modes allow for faster startup times and essential background tasks, such as software updates and controller recharging, while consuming minimal power.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Benefits of using standby mode for smart TVs and consoles

Smart TVs and gaming consoles like the PS5 benefit from standby or rest modes, which enable faster startups, background software updates, and controller charging while consuming minimal energy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benefits-of-using-standby-mode-for-smart-tvs-and-consoles

### 2026-09-12: Smart TV settings to reduce electricity consumption

Users can significantly reduce smart TV energy consumption by adjusting factory brightness settings and utilizing features like ‘Screen Off’ for audio playback.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smart-tv-settings-to-reduce-electricity-consumption

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