How to Fix Vizio TV Power Light that Blinks 15 Times (Easy Fix)

Vizio makes the most economical smart TVs and is therefore popular in the budget segment. It is a reliable brand, but not insensitive to malfunctions. One such problem is the flashing light of the Vizio TV, which infuriates the users.

The power light blinks excessively even when the TV is turned off. Sometimes the TV doesn’t start up; only the power light flashes for a while. We will explore the reasons behind this Vizio TV anomaly and discuss multiple methods to fix this problem.

Why does my Vizio TV power light blink 15 times?

Here are a few reasons why the TV power light may be acting unusually:

• A buggy version of the TV OS.
• The source or other connected device is causing interference.
• You accidentally changed the behavior of the power indicator.
• A hardware component no longer works.

8 Ways to Fix Vizio TV Light Blinking Problem

In most cases, a power cycle or software setting will bring the TV back to life and stop the power light. Sometimes you need hardware replacement, so try all possible solutions before going that route.

1. Check physical connections

First check the connection of the power cable to the TV. Plug the adapter firmly into the wall socket and try to turn on the TV. Then remove all connected devices such as speaker, console, etc. from the TV. Then turn on the TV and check that the LED light no longer blinks excessively.

If so then the problem is caused by a connected device or the port it was connected to. Stop using the port or device with the Vizio TV until you have it repaired.

2. Change the power source

When power consumption is low, the TV will not turn on and the LED may flash and go out after some time. Change the power source, preferably a different outlet, and then try turning on the TV. If you are using a power strip or extension board, remove it and plug the TV directly into the wall outlet.

3. Turn the TV off and on again

Power cycling helps if a software problem is preventing your Vizio TV from turning on. Unplug the TV and press and hold the power button for 30 seconds to drain the residual power.

Wait a few minutes, then plug the TV back in and turn it on. Check if the abrupt flashing of the LED stops.

4. Update your Vizio TV

An outdated version of the TV operating system contains many unpatched bugs that cause random issues like this. So, update your Vizio TV using the settings. This method only works if you can boot the TV to the home page and access the settings.

5. Change the behavior of the power indicator

In some models, a recent TV update has enabled a power indicator related setting that causes the LED to blink too much. So you need to turn it off to stop the repeated flashing. Repeat the following steps:

Step 1: Press the Menu button on the remote control and open Institutions.

Step 2: Go to the Power indicator option and select Out.

Step 3: Close the Settings.

6. Change the TV power mode

Eco mode may cause the flashing problem. So switch to Quick Start mode via the TV settings. As with the power indicator method, you can only do this when your TV turns on and boots up to the home page. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Press the Menu button on the remote control and open Institutions.

Step 2: Navigate to All settings > System > Power mode option.

Step 3: Select Start quickly mode and exit the settings.

7. Reset the television

The final software solution is to reset your Vizio TV. It erases the current settings and configuration and restores every software element to factory default settings. Use our detailed guide to reset your Vizio TV with or without remote control.

8. Replace the defective components

If the LED light is still flashing and the problem becomes so bad that the TV stops working, chances are the hardware is faulty. It could be a blown capacitor, or the motherboard. Be that as it may, we do not recommend opening the TV and working with your magic fingers.

Contact Vizio supportschedule a technician visit or go to the nearest replacement center to resolve the problem.

Packing

These were the seven methods to fix your Vizio TV LED blinking problem. Changing the power mode and indicator settings usually solves this problem. Tell us in the comments which methods have worked for you.

Related articles: