You can configure your LG Smart TV to put connected external drives to sleep (standby) after a specified period of inactivity to reduce energy consumption. To do so, you need to enable the HDD Eco Mode. You can use your TV more economically by also switching on the Auto Power Off option. Read on to discover how to set up both preferences.

How to Enable the HDD Eco Mode

Press the Home button on your remote.

button on your remote. Once in the home menu, select the cog icon in the top right corner to access the Settings menu.

icon in the top right corner to access the menu. Go to the General section and select Eco Mode .

section and select . Toggle HDD Eco Mode On.

To make use of your LG Smart TV more sustainably, you can also configure the Auto Power Off feature. To do so, follow the steps below.

How to Set Up Auto Power Off Feature

Go to General Settings as in the instructions above ( Home > Cog icon > Settings > General ).

as in the instructions above ( ). Select Auto Power Off and click on the downward pointing arrow to choose the specified amount of time after which your TV will be switched off automatically.

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