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Ambient mode

SteveC1975
Community Member

Ambient mode comes on about every hour while I'm watching a show, is there a way to disable or control ambient mode?

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Cathal_S
Gold Product Expert
Gold Product Expert

Hi SteveC1975,

The ambient mode is designed to stop screen burn-in. I have seen other users that have used the 'stay awake' option within the developer options for this but you must first activate developer mode on the device to see these options.

 

Regards,
Cathal

Jeran
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey there,

Did you have any more questions or need any additional help? 

Thank you,
Jeran
 

SteveC1975
Community Member

Jeran

The problem that I am experiencing is that the Chromecast (with TV) switches into Ambient mode while I am watching a show. I can easily switch back but it is a nuisance. My question is, can Ambient mode be disabled (turned off)?
Thanks
SteveC1975

Jeran
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey there SteveC1975,

 

You are able to disable Ambient Mode using the Developer Mode settings. To activate Developer mode, go to Settings, System, About, Android TV OS Build and keep clicking on that option until it says "Developer Mode enabled". Then you'll want to go to the Developer Tools and looks for the option to Stay Awake.

 

That's all there is to it! Let me know if you had any other questions or concerns.

 

Best regards,

Jeran

SteveC1975
Community Member

Thanks, that was very helpful and I was able to disable ambient mode. I'll have to wait to see if it works, I'm sure it will.

Jeran
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

No problem at all! I'll leave the thread open for a few days to make sure everything is working properly, or if you have any other questions for us.

 

Best regards,

Jeran

Jeran
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey there,

Did you have any more questions or need any additional help? 

Thank you,
Jeran
 

SteveC1975
Community Member

I believe you have resolved the issue, thanks for your help

JenniferV
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi folks,

 

SteveC1975, awesome! Glad to hear that your issue is now resolved. I'll go ahead and lock this thread. Should you need help in the future, feel free to create a new thread and we'll be more than glad to help.

 

Thanks for the help, Cathal_S and Jeran.

 

Thanks,

Jennifer