We are unaware of any reported issues with the LG 65" Class B6E Series OLED AI 4K Smart webOS TV (2026), Model # OLED65B6EUA, not powering off after watching shows for an extended period.
If the TV refuses to shut down specifically after a long viewing session, it usually points to a thermal glitch in the power control circuit, an HDMI-CEC conflict, or an auto-maintenance cycle that is locking up the TV's processor.
During this process, the screen turns black, but the internal mainboard, power relays, and optical ports stay fully active for about 7 to 10 minutes to clear image retention. If you press the power button multiple times because the TV "appears" to still be running, you can inadvertently interrupt the system cycle and cause the older WebOS software to freeze in an unresponsive on/off state. Try hitting the power button just once and waiting 10 minutes to see if the internal relays click off on their own.
If this problem happens consistently only after the TV gets hot from hours of use, and a power-drain doesn't permanently solve it, the internal power supply board or mainboard is likely suffering from thermal degradation. As components age on this specific model year, heat can cause micro-cracks in soldering joints or faulty capacitors to fail under load. If the troubleshooting steps fail, it will require a physical mainboard replacement...^Ivan.
If the Magic Remote is entirely ignored after hours of use, and pressing and holding the physical power button down for at least 3 to 5 seconds to force a hard system shutdown via the mainboard rather than waiting for a digital remote command is not working, unplug the main power cord directly from the wall outlet while the TV is stuck on. Walk over to the TV and press and hold the physical power button on the TV bezel for 30 seconds. Do this while it is still unplugged to completely drain the leftover electrical charge from the boards.
Leave the TV unplugged for at least 5 to 10 minutes to allow the processor and heat sinks to cool off completely. Plug it back in and test.
Leaving the TV running for extended periods causes the internal power supply capacitors to hold a high voltage charge. If a glitch prevents them from discharging, the power circuit stalls, and performing the deep power-drain reboot to clear the capacitors described above should resolve the issue.
You can check for HDMI-CEC (Simplink) conflicts. If you have a streaming stick, cable box, or soundbar connected, a device might be sending a constant "stay awake" command over the HDMI cable, which blocks the TV from shutting down.
To test this theory, the next time the TV refuses to turn off, unplug all HDMI cables from the back of the TV. If the TV immediately shuts down or allows you to turn it off with the remote, an external device is causing a logic loop.
Go to Settings > General > SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) and turn it Off to prevent connected devices from taking over the power state.
Because this is a 2016-era B6 OLED, it is programmed to automatically run a background Pixel Refresher cycle after every 4 cumulative hours of screen time. This cycle initiates the moment you hit "Power Off."
During this process, the screen turns black, but the internal mainboard, power relays, and optical ports stay fully active for about 7 to 10 minutes to clear image retention. If you press the power button multiple times because the TV "appears" to still be running, you can inadvertently interrupt the system cycle and cause the older WebOS software to freeze in an unresponsive on/off state. Try hitting the power button just once and waiting 10 minutes to see if the internal relays click off on their own.
If this problem happens consistently only after the TV gets hot from hours of use, and a power-drain doesn't permanently solve it, the internal power supply board or mainboard is likely suffering from thermal degradation. As components age on this specific model year, heat can cause micro-cracks in soldering joints or cause capacitors to fail under load. If the troubleshooting steps fail, it will require a physical mainboard replacement...^Ivan.