Smart TV: Turning it off with the remote is not enough, not unplugging the Smart TV can add up to a hefty bill.

A smart TV turned off remotely is actually in standby mode, meaning it slowly draws power throughout the night. While this cost may seem small, it adds up to a good chunk of money over the course of a year.

Smaller TVs also consume an extra hundred or two hundred rupees a year in electricity on continuous standby, while larger TVs add up to even more.

Voltage fluctuations at night are risky for smart TVs. Because most people do not use a stabilizer with their TV, in such a situation, if the power is suddenly low or high, the circuit of the TV may be damaged.

Many times electronic devices get damaged just because the plug is plugged into the socket. So unplugging before going to sleep saves the TV from unexpected damage.

As every electronic device has a fixed life span, the components of TVs also wear out gradually due to constant power connection.

Internal components are active even in standby mode, which shortens the life of the TV. Unplugging the TV turns it off completely and extends its lifespan.

Smart TVs also need to be restarted from time to time, just like we reboot smartphones. The TV turns off completely after unplugging, which clears the cache and fixes minor software issues automatically. You can clearly see the effect of this in the performance of the TV.

Many people think that the brightness of the TV screen also starts to decrease with time. Due to continuous power supply in standby mode, the pixels of the display gradually start to weaken. If the TV is left completely off all night, the screen quality remains good for a long time and the picture looks as clear as before.

Just one small act—unplugging the TV at night—cuts your electricity bills, extends the life of the TV, and protects it from damage. This simple practice can pay big dividends in the long run.