{"id":1003,"date":"2023-02-23T07:29:15","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T07:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/?p=1003"},"modified":"2023-10-05T02:14:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T02:14:02","slug":"tcl-tv-light-blinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/tcl-tv-light-blinking\/","title":{"rendered":"TCL TV Light Blinking (7  Fixes You Can Try now)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>TCL TVs are a fantastic bang-for-your-buck option in today&#8217;s market. Most of them come with Roku as their smart platform, a powerful system that can go toe-to-toe with those found in higher-end TV brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any tech, though, TCL TVs can sometimes experience issues. <strong>And a common problem is a TCL TV light blinking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, there are some easy, do-it-yourself ways to address the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let me walk you through why you might find your TCL TV light blinking and the steps you can take to get it back to normal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e9d2b81a alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Clever Fix<\/strong><br><br>Search for a small button labeled &#8220;Reset&#8221; located at the back of your TV. Using a pen or a straightened out paperclip, press down and hold this button for about 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is my TCL TV light blinking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Often, a blinking light on a TCL TV is a sign that your TV is stuck in standby mode.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there could be other causes too. The blinking light might indicate that your TV isn&#8217;t connected to the internet, the remote has been disconnected, or there&#8217;s an issue with your TV&#8217;s backlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to fix a TCL TV light blinking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If your TCL TV doesn&#8217;t turn on or the screen is black<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Reset your TV<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-mv_trellis_16x9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-how-to-fix-1022-728x410.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of person using pen to reset tcl tv\" class=\"wp-image-1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-how-to-fix-1022-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-how-to-fix-1022-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-how-to-fix-1022-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your TCL TV light is blinking and the TV won&#8217;t switch on, a quick reset might be just what it needs. You&#8217;ll usually find a tiny reset button at the back of your TV. Grab a pen or a straightened paperclip, press and hold the button for around 10 seconds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry if it doesn&#8217;t work the first time &#8211; you may need to give it a few tries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical TCL TV&#8217;s status light will blink briefly when the TV is switched on from being off. After a few seconds, the TV should come to life, the blinking light will stop, and the image will pop up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are cases where a TCL TV seems to get stuck in standby mode. When this happens, the LED light keeps blinking, leaving the screen in darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The quickest way to fix this is by hitting the TV\u2019s reset button.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the reset button can be a bit of a challenge, given that it&#8217;s small and not always clearly labeled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for it at the back of the TCL TV, often at one side, above or below the HDMI and USB ports. Occasionally (though it&#8217;s rare), you might find it underneath the bottom bezel of the TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tiny button is a factory reset button, restoring your TV to its brand-new, straight-out-of-the-box condition. Once you&#8217;ve pressed the button successfully, your TV will reboot and you&#8217;ll need to go through the setup process again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Power cycle your TV<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your TCL TV is trapped in standby mode, with a blinking status light, power cycling your TV can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power cycling, also known as a soft reset, drains any remaining power from your TV and resets its main board. It&#8217;s a robust reboot that can clear out any glitches or software bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To perform a power cycle, unplug your TCL TV from the power outlet for about a minute. While it&#8217;s unplugged, press and hold your TV\u2019s power button for about 15 seconds. After the minute is up, plug it back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once everything is plugged back in, check to see if the light has stopped blinking and if you can turn your TCL TV on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Have your backlight tested and repaired<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your TCL TV status light continues to blink and the screen remains dark, it might mean that your backlight or its driver is damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The backlight is a key component that produces the light needed for an image to show up on your screen. It&#8217;s made up of LED strips. If these strips are not working as they should, your TV screen will stay dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TCL 55&quot; Roku TV, light on bottom flashes but no picture. Model 55S401 tv repair.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I32MBlbRWMs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixing a broken backlight isn&#8217;t exactly a piece of cake. You&#8217;ll have to take apart quite a few parts of your TV to get to the LED strips. And once you&#8217;re there, you need to make sure you install the new LED strips correctly before reassembling everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process isn&#8217;t without risks. You could end up damaging some other part of your TV or even <a href=\"http:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/how-to-fix-a-broken-tv-screen\">breaking your TV screen<\/a>. Plus, if your TCL TV is still under warranty, taking it apart could make that warranty null and void.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given all this, if you suspect a backlight problem, your best course of action is to take your TV to a local TV repair center. They can run a thorough test and confirm if the issue is really with the backlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it might cost you a bit more, but at least you&#8217;ll have peace of mind knowing your TV is in the hands of an expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If your TCL TV is on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Connect your TV to a network<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your TCL TV is powered on but its status light is still blinking, it might be because it&#8217;s not connected to a network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this, first, check the network connection on your TCL TV. Make sure your router is up and running, and check whether your other devices are connected to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t connected your TCL TV to Wi-Fi, you can do so by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press your remote\u2019s Home button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll up and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Set up new wireless connection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your wireless network and enter your password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also opt for a wired connection instead. Just choose Wired in the Network Settings and connect your ethernet cable into the appropriate port at the back of your TCL TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your TV is connected to the internet, the blinking status light should cease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-mv_trellis_16x9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-connect-to-network-1022-728x410.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of network connection settings in tcl tv\" class=\"wp-image-1010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-connect-to-network-1022-scaled-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-connect-to-network-1022-scaled-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-connect-to-network-1022-scaled-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Turn off Roku features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I completely get it &#8211; not everyone wants to connect their TV to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But,<strong> if you&#8217;ve got a TCL TV, it&#8217;s going to keep blinking that status light until you connect it to a network<\/strong>, which can be pretty irritating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather not connect your TCL TV to a network, there&#8217;s another route you can take. You can turn off its Roku features, effectively converting your TCL TV into a non-smart TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, you must factory reset your TCL TV first, then turn off Roku features in the initial setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press your remote\u2019s Home button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>System<\/strong> > <strong>Advanced system settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Factory reset<\/strong> > <strong>Factory reset everything<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the code that will appear on your screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your TCL TV will then automatically restart. Don\u2019t unplug it. Wait for the initial setup screen to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the initial setup screen appears, you can disable Roku features by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press your remote\u2019s right arrow button while in the <em>Let\u2019s get started<\/em> screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select<strong> Setup for home use<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you\u2019re in the <em>Choose your network<\/em> screen, scroll down to select <strong>Connect to the Internet later<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the OK button. The <strong>Connected devices <\/strong>will appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have a cable box or any device, plug it in and select <strong>Everything is plugged in and turned on<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll be then directed to the home screen, where only the connected devices are displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Reconnect your remote<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-reconnect-remote-1022-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of person pairing remote to tcl tv\" class=\"wp-image-1012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-reconnect-remote-1022-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-reconnect-remote-1022-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-reconnect-remote-1022-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-reconnect-remote-1022-2048x1344.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-reconnect-remote-1022-960x630.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-reconnect-remote-1022-1080x709.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-reconnect-remote-1022-1200x788.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One more reason your TCL TV status light might be blinking is due to a disconnected remote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, TCL TV remotes get unpaired for unknown reason, which can trigger the blinking light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To re-pair the remote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open your remote\u2019s battery compartment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the pairing button until the pairing light blinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.tcl.com\/rokutv-troubleshooting\/02-how-to-restart-your-tcl-roku-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restart your TCL TV<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for about 30 seconds for the remote to connect to your TV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A remote pairing notice will appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the remote is paired, its battery level should appear in the upper right corner of the TV screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If all else fails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Contact TCL TV support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve tried everything, and nothing&#8217;s worked, and it&#8217;s been less than a year since you bought your TCL TV, the next best step is to reach out to TCL TV support directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, TCL TVs come with a limited one-year warranty from the date of purchase. If the folks at TCL determine that the problem is due to a manufacturing defect, they&#8217;ll cover the cost of repair or replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure if your TV is still under warranty? Reach out to the TCL support team at 1-877-300-8837. They&#8217;re available Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 12 AM (ET), and Saturday to Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM (ET) to answer your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summing up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-mv_trellis_16x9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-summing-up-1022-728x410.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of tcl tv status light\" class=\"wp-image-1014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-summing-up-1022-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-summing-up-1022-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tcl-tv-light-blinking-summing-up-1022-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A blinking status light on your TCL TV can be a real nuisance. Thankfully, there are several measures you can take to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your TCL TV light is blinking but the TV won&#8217;t come on, try resetting it. Look for a tiny reset button at the back of your TV and hold it down for at least 10 seconds with a pen or straightened paperclip.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding this tiny button might require some hunting &#8211; it&#8217;s generally situated above or below the USB and HDMI ports. But if you can&#8217;t find it there, check under the bottom bezel of your TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the status light keeps blinking and your TV doesn&#8217;t turn on, you can try power cycling your TCL TV or having its backlight tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your TCL TV is on but the status light is still blinking, it might be because it&#8217;s not connected to a network. In this case, you can either connect your TCL TV to a network or disable the Roku features if you prefer not to have it hooked up to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to check if your TCL TV&#8217;s remote is properly paired if the status light is blinking while the TV is on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if nothing seems to work, don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.tcl.com\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TCL TV support<\/a>. They can help you figure out if your TCL TV is still covered under the warranty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TCL TVs are a fantastic bang-for-your-buck option in today&#8217;s market. Most of them come with Roku as their smart platform, a powerful system that can go toe-to-toe with those found in higher-end TV brands. Like any tech, though, TCL TVs can sometimes experience issues. And a common problem is a TCL TV light blinking. 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