Switch off the Fire TV Stick - how it works
If the Amazon Fire TV Stick is not used, you can at least switch the device off and put it into standby mode. However, it can only be switched off completely by disconnecting the stick from the TV.
Switch off the Fire TV Stick completely
If you are bothered by the constant operation of the Fire TV Stick, you can switch off the device in various ways.
- A complete switch off is unfortunately not possible . To do this, you must disconnect the device from the power and TV each time.
- However, since the Fire TV Stick uses very little power, you can usually leave it in standby mode .
- In the settings you can also select after how many minutes of inactivity the sleep mode should be activated automatically .
Put the Amazon Fire TV Stick into sleep mode
In sleep mode, the Fire TV Stick shuts down most activities, but remains on. As a result, the device is ready for use again in less than a second without being constantly active.
- Press and hold the Home button on the remote control of the Fire TV Stick for a few seconds.
- Select "Sleep mode" in the menu to put the stick into standby mode.
- Press any key and the Fire TV Stick will wake up from sleep after a short wait.
- Alternatively, you can regulate the power supply via a power strip or a radio-controlled socket.
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