Ambient Mode Returns to Home Screen

[Bytemiser]

Since the latest release, Ambient Mode returns to the homescreen in 15 minutes to an hour. I want it to stay in Ambient mode until I decide to watch TV.

[Kimy]

Hi Bytemiser,

Thanks for posting here in the Google Nest Community. The Ambient mode will continue for as long as it’s not interrupted. It depends on the type of Chromecast device that you use. For non-Google TV versions, things such as network interruption, HDMI-CEC triggers, and power interruption are factors. But for Chromecast with Google TV (4K or HD), there’s more. Actions from the remote mostly cause the TV to go back to the home screen from Ambient mode. Even paired devices can trigger it. To isolate, remove the batteries from the remote. If it still happens, then it could be other paired devices (soundbar, receiver, Bluetooth devices, etc.). Tell me how it goes.

Thanks,

Kimy

[Kimy]

Hi there,

I'm just checking in to make sure that you saw my responses. Please let us know if you still need our help, as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Regards,

Kimy

[Bytemiser]

Thanks Kimy, I did see your response. The problem still occurs, but I can tell you it never happened before the last update. I am not using any Bluetooth devices connected to chromecast Ultra or the Samsung TV. I used to use the ethernet adapter device connected to chromcast dongle, but I had better throughput with wifi, so I have not used it in a long time. I have not tried your remote battery removal test, but the battery shows strong.

[Kimy]

Hello Bytemiser,

Thank you for the details. We’ll wait once you’ve tried the suggested steps. Keep us posted.

Best,

Kimy

[Bytemiser]

I performed the remove battery from remote test. It still failed.

[Kimy]

Hello there,

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Kimy

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[Bytemiser]

Done (twice)

[Kimy]

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