{
  "id": 17273786,
  "title": "My TV's underpowered USB port was driving me crazy until I discovered this simple fix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/my-tvs-underpowered-usb-port-was-driving-me-crazy-until-i-discovered",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-30T19:01:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/my-tvs-underpowered-usb-port-was-driving-me-crazy-until-i-discovered-this-simple-fix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tired of your TV's underpowered USB port driving you crazy? You may have found a simple fix. TVs often struggle to supply power to large external devices, such as hard drives, leading to unstable connections. A powered USB hub can solve this issue by providing its own power source, ensuring stable connections for your accessories. This solution is straightforward: connect the hub to your TV's USB port, plug it into a wall outlet, and then connect your devices. This approach is different from using a regular USB hub, which draws power from the TV and could worsen the problem. Modern TVs typically offer a single USB 3.0 port, so a powered hub can add extra ports, enhancing your connectivity options. However, not all accessories will work with a powered hub, as the TV must still support the device, and the hub just manages power. Keep in mind that not all USB drives or hard drives will be compatible due to file system limitations. Before rushing to buy a powered hub, ensure it's the right fix for your issue.",
  "summary": "A powered USB hub fixed my TV's drive problems in minutes",
  "key_points": [
    "Underpowered TV USB ports cause unstable connections.",
    "Powered USB hub provides stable connections for accessories.",
    "Connect hub to TV's USB port and wall outlet for solution."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}