Ambient Mode Activation

[JWillRVA]

Is there any way to adjust how quickly Ambient Mode engages after no input on device? I believe the default is set to 10mins but I would like to shorten that time.

[JillG]

Hi @JWillRVA 

There isn't a way to adjust the time in the Chromecast settings.

See this older post and the replies. Re: Change Screen Saver Timer - Google Nest Community   Possibly in the deeper developer settings you can adjust.

[JWillRVA]

Thanks. That’s specifically about keeping your screen on, which is now accessible in power setting through chromecast or also available through the developed mode which seems to bypass Ambient Mode engaging. I have developed mode enabled looking for solutions to other issues and looked there as well.

If it requires custom scripts that’s definitely above my skill level but maybe I can find someone to do that and to enable local control through scripts in the future.

This seems like a no brainer to add as a standard setting option in the ambient mode options menu. Hopefully!

[JillG]

Gotcha. Shorten! I assumed the screen On time. Ooops!

Worth a feedback report to Google if you have the time and hopefully another Chromecast user can join this discussion with a solution.