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Why does my Xbox One turn on by itself at night?

If your television supports the HDMI feature, it is likely that your Xbox One constantly turns on when not required. Fortunately, you can easily fix this issue by disabling the HDMI-CEC feature from your TV's settings.
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Why does my Xbox One randomly turn on by itself?

If your Xbox One hasn't had any system updates in a while, or has been updating automatically, this could be causing the console to turn on by itself as it attempts to install new firmware. Make sure it's fully updated, or disable settings related to automatic updates.
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Why does my Xbox keep turning on and off by itself?

If your console turns off unexpectedly during use or inactivity, the power outlet may be bad or the power cord could be plugged in incorrectly. Try plugging the supply directly into a different outlet (note: not through a surge protector), and check that the cord is properly plugged into the outlet and the console.
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Is it OK to leave Xbox One on overnight?

It's not necessarily a bad thing to keep your xbox running overnight once in a while, just don't make a habit of it. As for unplugging your xbox one every time you aren't using it, there's never been any evidence showing that just simply keeping it plugged in all the time does anything to damage your console.
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How do I make my Xbox not turn off at night?

To change this setting: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Power options.
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Sleep option
  1. Sleeps instead of turns off.
  2. Uses more power.
  3. Needed for remote wake and fast boot.
  4. Starts up faster.
  5. Wakes your console with your voice (where available)
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My Xbox One a lot of times TURNS ON by itself WHY?

Does Xbox have a Night mode?

Enabling Night mode in Quick settings

Night mode can be enabled or disabled using Quick settings: Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide and go to Profile & system. Press the Quick settings button. Press the A button  to toggle Night mode on or off.
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Does Xbox use a lot of electricity?

The Xbox One (233KWh/y) consumes 30% more energy on average vs. the PS4 (181KWh/y) and more than 6 times than the WiiU (37KWh/y) New consoles use more energy playing video and by being in standby mode than playing games.
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Will my Xbox overheat if I leave it on overnight?

Leaving your XBox on for extended periods of time will not break the console itself. But it is not suggested that you leave it on for too long. If you are not able to check on the console while it is running then you run the risk of the console overheating, which can cause damage to the system.
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How much does it cost to leave an Xbox on all day?

When left on standby, the consoles still use 10 watts, meaning even when not in use they're costing 0.18p per hour. While seemingly insignificant, it works out at 4.45p a day, equating to £16.24 a year.
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Can your Xbox One overheat?

Keeping the console free from obstructions and clutter will allow it to ventilate properly. If the console overheats and shuts down, this likely means that your console is getting too hot, and you may need to adjust its placement or remove items that may be blocking vents.
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Is Xbox shutting down 2023?

According to Gematsu, a Microsoft representative has confirmed that the Xbox 360 marketplace will not close in May 2023, and that this message "was posted in error."
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What color should Xbox One power brick be?

Steady white light: This means that the power supply is working correctly. The power brick is receiving power from the outlet, and your console is receiving power.
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How do I clean my Xbox One vents?

How do I clean the fan in my Xbox One?
  1. Use a can of compressed air to blast dust and dirt out of the air vents.
  2. Once you've cleaned the vents, be sure to position your Xbox somewhere with good airflow to assist with cooling.
  3. Clean your Xbox One console every three to six months to make sure it works like it should.
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How do I fix my Xbox One from turning on?

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, and Xbox One S consoles

To reset the internal power supply, follow these steps: Unplug the power cord from the console. Wait 10 seconds. Plug the cord back into the console, and then press the Xbox button  on the front of the console.
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Why does Xbox turn on with TV?

HDMI Consumer Electronic Controls (HDMI-CEC) allows a TV set to control HDMI devices including your Xbox One console. Due to this, your gaming console may turn on every time someone turns on the television.
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Why does my Xbox fan turn on?

Just because the fan is spinning up doesn't mean it's overheating. Anytime the console is doing something that takes a lot of computing power (large games, some updates, etc.) it will get warmer and that will sometimes cause the fan to spin up.
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How long will an Xbox One survive?

Microsoft always improve the quality of their consoles with each new release, so you can expect your new Xbox One S or One X to last for more than 10 years, as long as you take care of it. It should last 10+ years if you take care of it. Meaning don't spill anything on it, clean it regularly, etc.
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How long should I play Xbox a day?

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests time allotted should be under 30 to 60 minutes per day on school days and 2 hours or less on non- school days.
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Does Xbox drain electricity?

Even when told to turn off completely, your consoles still draw power, though it's a negligibly small amount. EU regulations state that electronic devices like these cannot draw more than 0.5W while in a specified 'off' mode. Incidentally, were a device to draw 0.5W all year, it would cost you £1.49.
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Should you unplug your Xbox at night?

It won't do any harm at all unplugging it. There's no reason to do a hard reset once a week either unless you have a specific problem.
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What happens if an Xbox gets too cold?

You need to be careful. If the console gets too cold it could develop condensation when turned back in. Was this reply helpful? You need to be careful.
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Can you leave your Xbox on 24 7?

Can an Xbox be on for 24 hours? Absolutely. It can even be played for a straight 24 hours. I'd recommend not having it near a source of heat, and using a UPS.
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Will a new Xbox come out in 2023?

The Xbox Series X|S Will Dominate Throughout 2023

Its Xbox Game Pass offering, securing of multiple highly-hyped exclusive titles, cheaper price tag, and favorable supply volume over its competitors make it likely it'll succeed in the market over the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and the Steam Deck.
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Does gaming increase electricity bill?

Does gaming increase the electricity bill? Yes, but it depends how much power your computer consumes. Typical high-end gaming PC would probably draw arround 500W of power or more while gaming. That would cost you around 6 cents per hour (if you electricity costs 12cents/kWh).
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