SOLVED Erratic wakeup from sleep

[Barry M. Glasgal]

My mac wakes from sleep for no apparent reason at random times during the night. I can workarouund it by closing the door to my office or turning off the monitor, but I would really like to fix the problem. I have no scheduled events during the night. Here is a screen shot of my energy saver.

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[Cory Cooper]

Hello,

Your setting should prevent that, but obviously they aren't.

-Which exact model Mac?
-Which version of OS X/macOS?

The first things I would try would be SMC and NVRAM resets.

C

 

[Barry M. Glasgal]

Mac Mini -late 2012
OS 10.13.6

My age doesn't show on my profile, but it is 81, so please point me to instructions on the resets you suggest.

 

[Cory Cooper]

OK, thanks for the additional information.

If you click the words SMC and NVRAM in my previous post, they are links to Apple's website that give the steps to perform those actions (links show as purple here).

Also, what other devices are connected to the Mac mini?

C

 

[Barry M. Glasgal]

Mac Mini -late 2012
OS 10.13.6

My age doesn't show on my profile, but it is 81, so please point me to instructions on the resets you suggest.

Mac Mini -late 2012
OS 10.13.6

My age doesn't show on my profile, but it is 81, so please point me to instructions on the resets you suggest.

Hello,

Your setting should prevent that, but obviously they aren't.

-Which exact model Mac?
-Which version of OS X/macOS?

The first things I would try would be SMC and NVRAM resets.

C

I fund the reset instructions. Thanks.

 

[Barry M. Glasgal]

OK, thanks for the additional information.

If you click the words SMC and NVRAM in my previous post, they are links to Apple's website that give the steps to perform those actions (links show as purple here).

Also, what other devices are connected to the Mac mini?

C

JJust a monitor, La Cie time machine backup, a printer, a DVD, a keyboard, and a mouse

 

[Barry M. Glasgal]

JJust a monitor, La Cie time machine backup, a printer, a DVD, a keyboard, and a mouse

I reset both and I'lllet you know. Thanks.

Barry

 

[Barry M. Glasgal]

Hello,

Your setting should prevent that, but obviously they aren't.

-Which exact model Mac?
-Which version of OS X/macOS?

The first things I would try would be SMC and NVRAM resets.

C

I reset both. Thanks for the help. I'll let you know.

Barry

 

[Barry M. Glasgal]

Hello,

Your setting should prevent that, but obviously they aren't.

-Which exact model Mac?
-Which version of OS X/macOS?

The first things I would try would be SMC and NVRAM resets.

C

Made it through the night. I think you nailed it. Thanks

 

[Cory Cooper]

Excellent!

Let us know if the issue returns.

Be well,

C