Between these HDMI-CEC settings on the console side and the Samsung universal remote settings on the TV side, you should be rid of the devices being able to control each other's power toggle states.

For example, LG calls its HDMI-CEC connection by the name Simplink, Samsung refers to it as Anynet+, and Sony calls it BRAVIA Sync. These are just marketing terms for the same technical specification.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of activating CEC on popular TV brands in 2023, including Samsung, Sony, LG, TCL, Hisense, and Vizio. Advertisement Estimated reading time: 4 ...

On a Samsung TV this is called Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC). Chris Hagan / Digital Trends. Click the Settings button on your remote, then navigate down to Connection, and then External Device Manager.

Method 2. Enable ARC and HDMI-CEC (Anynet+) in TV Settings. Activating ARC and HDMI-CEC (Anynet+) in your TV settings ensures that the TV and external audio device communicate properly.

Disable Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Anynet+ (Samsung’s HDMI-CEC feature) can cause conflicts leading to random shutdowns. Press the Home button on your remote to access the menu.

How to enable HDMI-CEC on your TV HDMI-CEC is available on most modern TVs, but older models may not support it. To further complicate matters, many manufacturers have their own names for the tech.