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Maybe I'm blind, but I can't find any way to prevent the Fire TV from sleeping? It stays awake if I have a sideloaded app like XBMC loaded, but if I am in an official Fire TV app, it goes to sleep after 30 minutes. This confuses guests at my house when they turn the TV on and get nothing but a black screen from the Fire TV.
Red Eye Sleep Awake seems to work fine on my Fire TV. Once running, FTV never goes to sleep.
I mainly used it for the AirPin PRO app, when FTV goes to sleep, AirPin stops working. But, after letting FTV run without sleeping for 3 to 4 days, I did find FTV much warmer to touch. It was not that important for AirPin to be available on demand for me, so I uninstalled the Red Eye app and let FTV go to sleep.
martyxng said:
Maybe I'm blind, but I can't find any way to prevent the Fire TV from sleeping? It stays awake if I have a sideloaded app like XBMC loaded, but if I am in an official Fire TV app, it goes to sleep after 30 minutes. This confuses guests at my house when they turn the TV on and get nothing but a black screen from the Fire TV.
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What was your solution? I am looking for a way to disable sleep to allow the screensaver to stay active.
Thx,
riz
Screensaver.tv said:
What was your solution? I am looking for a way to disable sleep to allow the screensaver to stay active.
Thx,
riz
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I need to look at it more, but I put a needle through the mic and into the ic under to prevent the mic from ever working. left it alone for ten hours, and when I turned on the tv next, the fire was fully up. usually it takes a few slaps in the head to wake up; I think the error thrown by testing voice may have also kept it awake. I'm hoping this doesn't kill the batteries in the remote.
roustabout said:
I need to look at it more, but I put a needle through the mic and into the ic under to prevent the mic from ever working. left it alone for ten hours, and when I turned on the tv next, the fire was fully up. usually it takes a few slaps in the head to wake up; I think the error thrown by testing voice may have also kept it awake. I'm hoping this doesn't kill the batteries in the remote.
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Hey guys, anyone have a solution? thx
dbdoshi said:
Red Eye Sleep Awake seems to work fine on my Fire TV. Once running, FTV never goes to sleep.
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I have sideloaded RedEye Sleep Awake onto my Fire TV and launched it but it does not keep my Fire TV box from going to sleep. A few seconds afterwards, the Fire TV white LED goes out.
What should I try?
Not a geek said:
I have sideloaded RedEye Sleep Awake onto my Fire TV and launched it but it does not keep my Fire TV box from going to sleep. A few seconds afterwards, the Fire TV white LED goes out.
What should I try?
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Works fine for me... on both my FTVs. These are rooted FTVs (if you are not rooted, I am not sure if this app works)
My settings within the app are:
Awake Level: Fully Awake (you will need to go into that option to select it)
Start at boot: Yes
Disable when screen is turned off: No
Enable when on AC: Yes
Enable at startup: Yes
Disable on low battery: No
Disable notification Icon: No
(Yes means checked, No means not checked).
Once you have the settings verified, reboot your FTV and see if it stays up. Also, my RedEye Sleep Toggle version is 1.5.2 (free version)
Also, on my FTV under Settings, Display & Sounds, Screen Saver, the "Start Time" is set to "Never". Not sure if that makes any difference, but wanted to put it out here.
Thanks for your rapid reply, dbdoshi and for the settings detail you included.
I tried again and this time the Redeye Sleep Toggle app does indeed work.
I too have two Fire TVs and why I failed on both of 'em to get the app to work, I have no idea. Anyway, all's well that ends well...
Re the sceensaver settings, I've mine set to 5 minutes and this doesn't disturb the app behaviour at all.
Also, my Fire TVs are not rooted, merely sideloaded.
For anyone confused by the app name, at the time of writing it shows up in Google Play and on the BinaryMagi Inc website as Redeye Stay Awake, but on Android devices it shows up as Redeye Sleep Toggle.
SPMC is setup as launcher, but the FireTV doesn't sleep when SPMC is running. So I have the elmerohueso Screensaver that puts the device to sleep after Xmins. Just wondering if there's any way to have the screensaver come on after just a few minutes, but sleep not happen until later, maybe 20mins etc.?
Thanks.
modstore said:
SPMC is setup as launcher, but the FireTV doesn't sleep when SPMC is running. So I have the elmerohueso Screensaver that puts the device to sleep after Xmins. Just wondering if there's any way to have the screensaver come on after just a few minutes, but sleep not happen until later, maybe 20mins etc.?
Thanks.
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The latest SPMC allows for Suspend on rooted Android devices. In Settings, set whatever screensaver you want, then in System > Power Saving change your Power Saving mode to Suspend and set the timer for 20 mins. Et voila!
elmerohueso said:
The latest SPMC allows for Suspend on rooted Android devices. In Settings, set whatever screensaver you want, then in System > Power Saving change your Power Saving mode to Suspend and set the timer for 20 mins. Et voila!
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Oh perfect! Thanks for the quick response.
elmerohueso said:
The latest SPMC allows for Suspend on rooted Android devices. In Settings, set whatever screensaver you want, then in System > Power Saving change your Power Saving mode to Suspend and set the timer for 20 mins. Et voila!
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Is anyone else having trouble with SPMC 13.3.2's Suspend feature? I have an issue where if I launch Netflix (from SPMC), SPMC will suspend my FireTV after the allotted suspend internal even while Netflix is playing.
Example:
SPMC Suspend set to 15mins
Launch Netflix from SPMC
Watch Netflix for 15mins
FireTV is suspended by SPMC
Anyone else running into this issue or have a workaround that prevents suspend while the FireTV is in use (even if that use isn't XBMC/SPMC)?
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Is anyone else having trouble with SPMC 13.3.2's Suspend feature? I have an issue where if I launch Netflix (from SPMC), SPMC will suspend my FireTV after the allotted suspend internal even while Netflix is playing.
Example:
SPMC Suspend set to 15mins
Launch Netflix from SPMC
Watch Netflix for 15mins
FireTV is suspended by SPMC
Anyone else running into this issue or have a workaround that prevents suspend while the FireTV is in use (even if that use isn't XBMC/SPMC)?
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Anyone else using SPMC? Is there a better XBMC FireTV solution?
TornSack said:
Is anyone else having trouble with SPMC 13.3.2's Suspend feature? I have an issue where if I launch Netflix (from SPMC), SPMC will suspend my FireTV after the allotted suspend internal even while Netflix is playing.
Example:
SPMC Suspend set to 15mins
Launch Netflix from SPMC
Watch Netflix for 15mins
FireTV is suspended by SPMC
Anyone else running into this issue or have a workaround that prevents suspend while the FireTV is in use (even if that use isn't XBMC/SPMC)?
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I tested this using Netflix in the same way, and unfortunately while watching netflix the FireTV went onto suspend after 20mins.
modstore said:
I tested this using Netflix in the same way, and unfortunately while watching netflix the FireTV went onto suspend after 20mins.
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XBMC doesn't have any power settings for Android, so unfortunately I can't test that to compare.
Edit: I just tested XBMC on Windows, and the power saving features (set to "hibernate") do indeed kick in while XBMC is minimized. I'm guessing this may be because the Shutdown Timer functionality may have originally been intended to be used on XBMC appliances. Anyway, I'm sure if a fix gets checked in to XBMC (to only apply the Shutdown Timer if XBMC is active) that it would bubble up into SPMC.
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Anyone else using SPMC? Is there a better XBMC FireTV solution?
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Yes, I use elmerohueso's screen saver and I never worry about Netflix being cut off or the box not sleeping after 3min (which is my timer).
Ipse_Tase said:
Yes, I use elmerohueso's screen saver and I never worry about Netflix being cut off or the box not sleeping after 3min (which is my timer).
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I've now done the same Ipse. Hopefully elmerohueso will continue to support, it's a great plug-in.
elmerohueso said:
XBMC doesn't have any power settings for Android, so unfortunately I can't test that to compare.
Edit: I just tested XBMC on Windows, and the power saving features (set to "hibernate") do indeed kick in while XBMC is minimized. I'm guessing this may be because the Shutdown Timer functionality may have originally been intended to be used on XBMC appliances. Anyway, I'm sure if a fix gets checked in to XBMC (to only apply the Shutdown Timer if XBMC is active) that it would bubble up into SPMC.
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Do you happen to know if there's a bug report for this already? I did a quick search but haven't found one. But don't want to report one if it's a duplicate.
Alternatively, I'm not sure if it's something you would consider, but would it be difficult to offer an option in your screensaver add on, to allow selection of another screensaver at a certain time (5mins or whatever) before getting to the sleep time (20mins etc.)?
modstore said:
Do you happen to know if there's a bug report for this already? I did a quick search but haven't found one. But don't want to report one if it's a duplicate.
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I added it to the Feature Request forum but not to trac. I'm pretty sure I know what needs to be changed, but I'm having issues with my dev environment. Once I get it working I'll make a pull request (assuming the fix I'm thinking of actually works).
modstore said:
Alternatively, I'm not sure if it's something you would consider, but would it be difficult to offer an option in your screensaver add on, to allow selection of another screensaver at a certain time (5mins or whatever) before getting to the sleep time (20mins etc.)?
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I think that'd be overly complicating things.
elmerohueso said:
I added it to the Feature Request forum but not to trac. I'm pretty sure I know what needs to be changed, but I'm having issues with my dev environment. Once I get it working I'll make a pull request (assuming the fix I'm thinking of actually works).
I think that'd be overly complicating things.
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Hi elmerohueso, im currently using your screensaver and ran itno a problem: if i leave the video paused, your screensaver will correctly send the device to sleep, but my usb HDD will stay awake until i stop the movie and let it sleep again. i was trying to edit your python script but its the first time i see python XD. is there a way to send a command to stop video playback right before it goes to sleep?
Volc7 said:
Hi elmerohueso, im currently using your screensaver and ran itno a problem: if i leave the video paused, your screensaver will correctly send the device to sleep, but my usb HDD will stay awake until i stop the movie and let it sleep again. i was trying to edit your python script but its the first time i see python XD. is there a way to send a command to stop video playback right before it goes to sleep?
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By default, the XBMC screen saver won't actually kick in if a video is paused. However, you can manually set it to do so. I can't actually think of a good reason that someone *wouldn't* want their video stopped once the screensaver kicks in, so I'll see if I can add "Stop Video" as a feature.
elmerohueso said:
By default, the XBMC screen saver won't actually kick in if a video is paused. However, you can manually set it to do so. I can't actually think of a good reason that someone *wouldn't* want their video stopped once the screensaver kicks in, so I'll see if I can add "Stop Video" as a feature.
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Awesomesauce
Volc7 said:
Awesomesauce
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I'm pushing the 2.8 screensaver update to my repo now. XBMC should automatically pull it down within 24 hours. It now has a setting to "Stop Paused Video" (remember to set it, it's off by default).
The biggest issue was that any call that manipulates the Player (ie. stopping a video) will kick XBMC out of the screensaver. I got around that (hopefully) by calling ActivateScreensaver after stopping the video, basically starting the screensaver again (1st pass - stops the video, 2nd pass - runs whatever power call you chose).
Great ill test it as soon as im able to get it
just tested it.works peftectly so far. xbmc correctly stops the video, goes to sleep and a few mins later my harddrive sleeps too. thanks you!
Volc7 said:
just tested it.works peftectly so far. xbmc correctly stops the video, goes to sleep and a few mins later my harddrive sleeps too. thanks you!
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Glad to hear it.
Hi,
I am using SPMC 13.3.3 (2014/10/26):
Preliminary support for Android TV
Allow sleep and Daydream to kick in (e.g. on Amazon Fire TV)
I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a way to disable sleep mode?
Or if someone can confirm while in sleep mode if my application on my server send API notifications to SPMC will SPMC get the notification? I normally keep one of my XBMC clients on and have nzbdrone/couchpotato add it to the library once it's processed this way the XBMC client updates MySQL db for all clients
Tweek- said:
Hi,
I am using SPMC 13.3.3 (2014/10/26):
Preliminary support for Android TV
Allow sleep and Daydream to kick in (e.g. on Amazon Fire TV)
I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a way to disable sleep mode?
Or if someone can confirm while in sleep mode if my application on my server send API notifications to SPMC will SPMC get the notification? I normally keep one of my XBMC clients on and have nzbdrone/couchpotato add it to the library once it's processed this way the XBMC client updates MySQL db for all clients
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It shouldn't make a difference as long as you don't have XBMC on a timer to log out or close...
http://www.aftvnews.com/overview-of-fire-tv-software-update-51-1-4-1_user_514013920/
Forced Sleep Option
A new “Sleep” option has been added in the Settings menu under the System section. Selecting the option causes the Fire TV to immediately enter sleep mode, which it normally enters on its own after 30 minutes of inactivity. The option is actually a bit of a placebo since the only difference between the Fire TV being on and being asleep is no video signal. The Fire TV uses the same amount of power, about 1-2 watts, being on and idle as it does being in sleep mode.
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Y314K said:
It shouldn't make a difference as long as you don't have XBMC on a timer to log out or close...
http://www.aftvnews.com/overview-of-fire-tv-software-update-51-1-4-1_user_514013920/
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of awesome thanks for the information this is great news for me
If the device is idle Kodi will dim the screen but the the FireTV will never go to sleep.
I found this in the KODI FAQs:
Note: Some options might not be available on all hardware or OSes. For example, XBMC/Kodi cannot control shutdown or sleep on Android.
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I'd like to know if there is a known workaround for this issue?
Llama?
Phil402 said:
If the device is idle Kodi will dim the screen but the the FireTV will never go to sleep.
I found this in the KODI FAQs:
I'd like to know if there is a known workaround for this issue?
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"Android Power Options" screensaver from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2790392
P.S. For rooted device only.
Try SPMC. It allows the aftv to go into standby and it performs really well
Just go to the XBMC setting page and set Power Saving to shutdown XBMC in 60 minutes of idle or less. This will solve your problem
SPMC does not shutdown but it allows the aftv to go into standby.
lowbee said:
Just go to the XBMC setting page and set Power Saving to shutdown XBMC in 60 minutes of idle or less. This will solve your problem
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Thank you. Totally overlooked this option.
I like SPMC so far more crashes less for me and i like that it has a button to put the fire tv in stand by mode
I have had a galaxy S9 for almost a month now and and I love pretty much everything about it except for one thing: it has been pausing all audio/video sources at around the 20m mark or sooner, without my input, seemingly at random. I listen to music while I am commuting to work, and usually have to resume the music manually at least 2 or 3 times. Yesterday, on my way home however, it required zero resumes, which confused me.
The fact is, it's super annoying to have it do this as I typically cycle to work, and having to press play while riding ruins my momentum, tempo, and mood. I have tried searching for the root cause to this, and I have even seen S9/other device users with this problem, but I cannot pinpoint a solution, just a bunch of "oh, I have this problem too" threads. Someone said it was Android system related, but I cannot be certain.
Has anybody else heard about/experienced this? And if so, is there a solution available? I feel like this would be the best place to ask this...
I have the same problem, searching on google there is two options called smart pause and smart stay that do exactly that, but I can't find those features on options to enable/disable it.
Any solution?
It might be the battery sleep function of samsung, i blocked both spotify and youtube from being put to sleep by the system, and allowed usage of them and that fixed it for me
Edit: removing it from being optimized also fixes the random pause for me
Jens956 said:
It might be the battery sleep function of samsung, i blocked both spotify and youtube from being put to sleep by the system, and allowed usage of them and that fixed it for me
Edit: removing it from being optimized also fixes the random pause for me
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Tested right now and doesn't work.
The problem occurs in Globo Play app (a local TV broadcast application ), the video pause all the time. In youtube vanced video exit from full screen all the time. Not test Music app yet.
Sydnelson said:
Tested right now and doesn't work.
The problem occurs in Globo Play app (a local TV broadcast application ), the video pause all the time. In youtube vanced video exit from full screen all the time. Not test Music app yet.
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All i know is that you can go to the app's battery settings, disable the stuff there, make sure theyre not in battery>sleeping/disabled apps because i never had that issue since i dont let the system manage youtube (vanced), spotify and others like Samsung Music
Especially delete the apps from "Optimized apps" which actually kills the apps from playing. Might aswell then disable auto optimizing while phone is unused and the other settings from the battery that affect apps
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All i know is that you can go to the app's battery settings, disable the stuff there, make sure theyre not in battery>sleeping/disabled apps because i never had that issue since i dont let the system manage youtube (vanced), spotify and others like Samsung Music
Especially delete the apps from "Optimized apps" which actually kills the apps from playing. Might aswell then disable auto optimizing while phone is unused and the other settings from the battery that affect apps
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Yes, I disable battery optimization for multimedia apps, they are listed as "NOT OPTIMIZED" battery settings. Doesn't work.
Sydnelson said:
Yes, I disable battery optimization for multimedia apps, they are listed as "NOT OPTIMIZED" battery settings. Doesn't work.
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Make sure the apps arent in sleep/disabled list, disable the save battery when not using phone too
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Make sure the apps arent in sleep/disabled list, disable the save battery when not using phone too
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I do that, now I see this same thing happening on facebook videos too!
Most of online threats says to disable smart pause feature on galaxy but I don't have that setting here.
Sydnelson said:
I do that, now I see this same thing happening on facebook videos too!
Most of online threats says to disable smart pause feature on galaxy but I don't have that setting here.
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Neither do i. Did you even try to disable every battery-savable thing as i told you?
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Neither do i. Did you even try to disable every battery-savable thing as i told you?
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Yes, I disable all apps listed on settings.