Xbox randomly turns on (solved?)

Xbox randomly turns on. I've heard the sensor can be triggered if not cleaned, so I periodically clean the front and always turn it on or off with the controller. I unplug the system sometimes just because this is annoying. Has anyone heard of a solution
for this, or is just a thing that xbox does?

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Xbox Turns On Randomly

Hey there RoastedToast16,

That's an interesting one, we've not seen many reports of that issue happening at all. Is this an original Xbox One model, or an Xbox One S model? If it's an original model, try unplugging the console from the power source and cleaning the power button with
a soft try cloth to remove any fingerprints or debris.

If that doesn't help, make sure your console is plugged directly into a wall outlet and not a surge protector/power strip. The Xbox One console has a built in surge protector, so if it's connected to another one, it's very possible that there could be a
power issue going on. Aside from that, it's also possible the console is downloading updates in the background. Do you have the console set to Instant On mode or Energy Saving mode?

Let us know!

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Xbox turns on randomly.

Hey there DearOyster,

That's an interesting one, we've not seen many reports of that issue happening at all. Is this an original Xbox One model, or an Xbox One S model? If it's an original model, try unplugging the console from the power source and cleaning the power button with
a soft try cloth to remove any fingerprints or debris.

If that doesn't help, make sure your console is plugged directly into a wall outlet and not a surge protector/power strip. The Xbox One console has a built in surge protector, so if it's connected to another one, it's very possible that there could be a
power issue going on. Aside from that, it's also possible the console is downloading updates in the background. Do you have the console set to Instant On mode or Energy Saving mode?

Let us know!

_______________________________________________________



Xbox Forums Staff

Be sure to check out the Xbox Forum Guidelines for the Do's and Don'ts as well as the Xbox
Insider Program Forums for help with Xbox Insider Program troubleshooting. Achievement issues? Check our sticky

HERE for the best info.

 

When you say "randomly turns on" do you mean it actually goes to the home screen, or do you mean you can hear the hard drive inside whiring?

If its the latter, it does that if your system is in "low power mode" this allows it to download updates for games/OS when its switch off.