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Apple TV's sleep mode is a feature that allows the device to automatically power down after a set period of inactivity. The default sleep time is set to 2 hours, but this can be adjusted to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour. Sleep mode can be manually activated by pressing and holding the Home button on the remote and then selecting Sleep from the menu. Alternatively, users can set a sleep timer in the Control Center, which can be found in the Settings app. This feature ensures that the Apple TV turns off after a designated period, allowing for an energy-efficient entertainment experience.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Default sleep time | 2 hours |
| Sleep time options | 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours |
| Sleep settings | Open Settings > Navigate to Sleep Settings > Choose Your Time |
| Sleep mode | The screen goes black after a period of inactivity |
| Prevent sleep mode | Go to Settings > Select General > Scroll down and select Sleep After > Pick Never |
| Sleep Timer | Available in Control Center |
| Sleep Timer options | 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours |
| Standby mode | Plugged in, with nothing being sent to the TV |
| Power off | Press and hold any button on the remote |
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What You'll Learn
How to put Apple TV to sleep
Apple TV will go to sleep after a period of inactivity. The default sleep time is 2 hours, but you can change it to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour in the settings.
To put your Apple TV to sleep, press and hold the Home button on the remote for a few seconds, then select "Sleep" from the menu. You can also set a sleep timer in the Control Center.
If your TV or audio/visual receiver is HDMI-CEC compatible, your Apple TV will automatically power down when you turn off your TV or receiver.
To prevent your Apple TV from going to sleep after a period of inactivity, open the Settings app on your TV. Select "General" from the top, then scroll down and select "Sleep After". Finally, pick "Never" from the list and exit the Settings app. Your Apple TV will stop going to sleep, even during long periods of inactivity. However, if you set a Sleep Timer, it will temporarily override the "Never" selection.
Note that Apple TVs do not have a dedicated sleep mode. When plugged in, with nothing being sent to the TV, it is in standby mode.
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How to stop Apple TV from going to sleep
Apple TV will go to sleep after a period of inactivity. The default sleep time is 2 hours, but this can be adjusted to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or even never in the settings.
To prevent your Apple TV from going to sleep, open the Settings app on your TV. Select 'General' from the top menu, then scroll down and select 'Sleep After'. Finally, pick 'Never' from the list and exit the Settings app. Your Apple TV will now stay on even during long periods of inactivity.
You can also set a one-time sleep timer if you only need it for a specific occasion. To do this, press and hold the TV button on your Apple TV Siri Remote. Go to the ''Sleep Timer' tile and select from 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. Once the selected time passes, your Apple TV will go to sleep, regardless of your default sleep settings.
Note that if you set a Sleep Timer, it will temporarily override the 'Never' selection.
Additionally, if you are using your Apple TV for a presentation, you can prevent it from starting the screensaver or going to sleep by navigating to Settings > General > Screen Saver > Start After > and changing it to 'Never', then go to Settings > General > Sleep After > and change it to 'Never'.
Keep in mind that while it is convenient to have your Apple TV always on, it may not be the best option for energy efficiency.
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Apple TV sleep timer
Apple TV will go to sleep after a period of inactivity. This default sleep time is set to 2 hours, but you can change it to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 'never' in the settings.
To set a sleep timer, press and hold your remote to open the Control Center. Then, select 'Sleep Timer' and choose a time range. To cancel the timer, select the Sleep Timer button again and then 'Cancel Timer'.
You can also set a one-time sleep timer by going to 'Settings', then 'General', then 'Sleep After', and then choosing your desired duration.
Another workaround for setting a sleep timer is to use the Shortcuts app. Long-press on Apple TV in the home app and scroll down to settings. Click on 'Add Automation', then select 'A time of day occurs'. Choose a time of day and add a time, then hit 'Next'. Under 'Media', select 'Pause Audio'.
Note that Apple TV does not have a dedicated sleep timer button or option.
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Apple TV sleep settings
Apple TV will automatically go to sleep after a period of inactivity. The default sleep time is 2 hours, but you can change it to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 'never' in the settings.
To adjust the sleep settings on your Apple TV, first, open the Settings app on your TV. Then, select 'General' from the top, scroll down and select 'Sleep After'. Finally, pick your desired duration from the list.
You can also set a one-time sleep timer if you only need it for a specific occasion. To do this, open the Control Center by pressing and holding any button on your remote. Then, select 'Sleep Timer' and choose how long you'd like your Apple TV to remain on.
It's important to note that delaying or preventing sleep may increase power consumption. When Apple TV is in sleep mode, it uses a minimal amount of power to keep memory active, and all activity is paused for the duration.
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Apple TV sleep mode vs standby mode
Apple TV's sleep mode is a power-saving feature that activates after a period of inactivity. By default, Apple TV goes to sleep after two hours of inactivity, but this can be adjusted in the settings to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour, five hours, ten hours, or never. To put your Apple TV to sleep manually, press and hold the Home button on the remote for a few seconds and select "Sleep" from the menu. Sleep mode can also be activated by shutting off your television or receiver. To wake your Apple TV from sleep, simply press any button on the remote.
Standby mode, on the other hand, is when the Apple TV is plugged in but not in use, with nothing being sent to the TV. It is essentially the same as turning off your Apple TV. To put it into standby mode, you can say "Turn off [name of your Apple TV]" to Siri, or hold down the Menu and Home buttons on the Siri Remote and release when the LED starts flashing.
While some sources suggest that sleep mode and standby mode are essentially the same, others differentiate between the two. Sleep mode uses a minimal amount of power to keep memory active, while all activity is paused. In contrast, standby mode may be a more complete shutdown of the device, similar to turning it off.
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Frequently asked questions
Sleep mode on Apple TV refers to the period after a set duration of inactivity. The default sleep time is 2 hours, but this can be changed to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour. During sleep mode, the screen goes black and all activity is paused.
Press and hold the Home button on your remote for a few seconds, then select "Sleep" from the menu. Alternatively, you can navigate to Settings, then General, then Sleep After, and finally select Sleep Now.
In the Settings app, navigate to General, then Sleep After, and select Never from the list. This will keep your Apple TV from going to sleep even during long periods of inactivity.
