Michael_Colvin

Q: Have connected devices turn off in sleep timer

HI all

On the TV OS, I have found an option to have the Apple TV to go to sleep after set periods of time. On the remote, I have also found if I push and hold the TV button I can manually sleep the Apple TV and that will turn off all connected devices. Is there a way to combine the two? Meaning, can the sleep timer when activated also turn off the connected devices? I would love to be able to fall asleep watching a movie on my apple tv and then have the device turn off with the sleep timer so that the TV is not on blank.

 

Running Apple TV, TV OS 9.1.1

 

Thanks!
Michael

Posted on Jan 26, 2016 7:42 AM

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Q: Have connected devices turn off in sleep timer

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  • by judysings,

    judysings judysings Jan 27, 2016 1:46 PM in response to Michael_Colvin
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    Jan 27, 2016 1:46 PM in response to Michael_Colvin

    Hi Michael_Colvin,

    When the Apple TV 4 goes to sleep, it should also turn off any connected devices.  See the resource below:

    Put your Apple TV in sleep mode

    You don't need to turn off your Apple TV, because it sleeps or enters standby mode after a period of inactivity. You can also turn on sleep or standby mode manually.

    Apple TV (4th generation) Sleep mode

    Use Sleep mode or change your preferences 

    • Apple TV (4th generation): With your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote,* press and hold the Home button for five seconds. Then Select Sleep Now. You can also go to Settings > Sleep Now.
    • Apple TV (3rd generation and earlier): With your Apple Remote (aluminum or white), press and hold Play/Pause for five seconds. You can also go to Settings > Sleep Now.

    To change your preferences for Sleep mode, go to Settings > General > Sleep After.

    *Apple TV (4th generation) ships with the same remote everywhere. In countries and regions that support Siri, the remote is called Siri Remote. Elsewhere, it’s called Apple TV Remote. Siri works on either remote as long as your Apple TV (4th generation) is set up with a language and country that supports Siri.

    Last Modified: Nov 3, 2015

    Tale care,

  • by Michael_Colvin,

    Michael_Colvin Michael_Colvin Jan 30, 2016 5:39 PM in response to judysings
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    Jan 30, 2016 5:39 PM in response to judysings

    So if it's not turning off the TV when it enters sleep mode, is there a setting I can adjust to make that happen?

  • by vazandrew,

    vazandrew vazandrew Jan 30, 2016 7:41 PM in response to Michael_Colvin
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    Jan 30, 2016 7:41 PM in response to Michael_Colvin

    Working on my system, probably has more to do with the TV not responding