Disable Amazon Fire TV Sleep Mode - Techzillo (2023)

Amazon Fire TV devices have an auto-sleep feature that stops streaming media after a specified amount of time. This is to help save user data and power consumption by stopping the stream when not in use.

This feature can be annoying for those who like to sleep with the TV on or watch their movies and shows uninterrupted.

Unfortunately, there is currently no native way to completely disable the sleep timer on your Amazon Fire TV device. However, there are some workarounds that can help you solve your timer problems.

This guide will give you detailed information on the different ways you can change the timer settings on your Amazon Fire TV device. Later in this guide, you will find troubleshooting methods that have been proven to solve various problems with your device.

1. Disable the screensaver on Firestick

One way to prevent your Amazon Fire TV device's timer from activating and ending your stream is to disable your screensaver setting.

If you have enabled the screensaver feature, your stream will end after some time and the screensaver will be displayed until you manually return to your Steam.

You will be sent to the screensaver even after a long period of inactivity. These features are designed to help maintain the longevity of your screen, but having to reclaim your place in your media or menu can be tiresome.

The steps to disable the screensaver feature on your Amazon Fire TV device are listed below:

1. Open the settings menu

To get started, you must first navigate to your device's home screen. From there you can access the settings menu.

The settings menu can be accessed by clicking the gear icon on the right side of the screen. On older devices, the settings menu is at the top of the screen.

2. Navigate to the Display & Sounds menu

In the settings menu you will find various menu options. What you are looking for is called “Display and Sounds”. Navigate to and enter this menu and you will see the Screensaver tab at the top of the menu. Click on this menu and go to the next step.

3. Edit start time options

After entering the screensaver menu, you need to scroll down to the "Start Time" option. There you can change your start time settings to Never, which will prevent the screensaver feature from starting.

2. Disable Auto Suspend on Firestick via ADB

You can use the ADB utility software available in the Android SDK to increase your control over your Amazon Firestick. This includes changing the timer so that it no longer works.

This method can be quite complex and requires a few steps to get started, but it's currently the only way to completely remove the auto-sleep feature on an Amazon Firestick device.

The steps to set up ADB on your Firestick device are given below:

1. Enable ADB debugging on your Amazon Firestick

The first thing you need to do is enable ADB debug mode on your Amazon Firestick. To do this, you must first navigate to your device's home screen. From there, access the settings menu. In the settings menu, you will see the My Fire TV tab.

Click the My Fire TV menu, then click the Developer Options tab. There you can enable ADB debugging feature on your device.

2. Download the SDK platform tools and extract them to your computer

You need the tools of the Android SDK platform to properly edit your Firestick's internal programming. To install them on your Windows PC, you first need theinstallation package.

After downloading and opening the file, you need to extract it to a location on your computer. Once you've done that, draw yoursBeginmenu and typecmdthen pressEnter.Once the cmd prompt opens, you need to navigate to the route directory by typingCD \change directories.

Once you are in the root directory, you can navigate to the directory where the SDK installation files were extracted on your PC. This can be achieved by typingCDfollowed by the name of the folder where you extracted the SDK files.

From here you can connect your Firestick to your PC using the commandconnect adbfollowed by the IP address of the device. This is described in more detail in the next step.

3. Get your Firestick IP address

You'll need your Firestick device's IP address to connect it to your PC so you can change settings from Command Prompt. To get your device's IP, you must first navigate to your Firestick device's settings menu.

Once inside the settings menu, click on the "About" tab. There you will find the “Network” menu where you can find your device’s IP address. Make a note of the IP address and continue to the next step.

4. Open Command Prompt and connect your Firestick device to ADB software

Next, you need to connect your device to the PC so that you can issue commands to the device using Command Prompt. To do this, open the start menu of your PC and entercmdto open the command prompt.

Once Command Prompt opens, navigate to the directory where you extracted the SDK platform tools by typing cd followed by the name of the folder where you extracted them. After navigating to the appropriate directory, enterconnect adbfollowed by the IP address of your Firestick device.

This will bring up a prompt on your Amazon Fire TV device asking you to allow the device to enter USB debugging mode. Check the option "Always allow from this computer" and press "Ok".

After completing this process, your Amazon Firestick will be successfully connected to your PC. This gives you access to control options you wouldn't normally have access to.

5. Disable Auto-Suspend on your Firestick device from Command Prompt

Now that you have successfully connected your device to your PC, you can change the auto sleep settings from the command prompt.

To do this, enter firstADB Shellat the command prompt. This will take you to a directory that contains specific Firestick behaviors, including the timer. To[email protected]:/ $Text lets you enter command settingsMake sure to set sleep_timeout to 0, which sets the sleep timer to never activate.

After completing this step, you will successfully disable auto sleep on your Firestick device. You can also use Command Prompt to issue many other commands from your PC to your device.

3. Use the ADBLink toolbar

For users who don't want to type commands through Command Prompt, you can download ADBLink toolbar on your PC to control your device from a more user-friendly interface. The steps to install and configure ADBLink toolbar are given below:

1. Download the ADBLink installer software

You must installADBLink-Installationssoftware🇧🇷 After installing the software on your computer, you will need the IP address of the device you want to use to turn off the timer.

You can follow the method in the above list to find your device's IP address. On the ADBLink home page, you will see the "New" button. Click this button to bring up a menu where you can enter your device information, including the device's IP address.

After connecting your device successfully, click "Utility" menu at the top of ADBLink homepage. There you will find options to edit the timers associated with your Firestick device, including the timer.

2. Use the Stay Alive app

Stay Alive app is software specially designed to disable timer on Firestick devices. You can load this software onto your device using the ADBLink software described above.

After completing the necessary steps to use the ADBLink software, you need to download itstay alive app🇧🇷 After downloading the Stay Alive application to a location on your computer, open ADBLink.

On the ADBLink homepage, you will see the "Install APK" button. Click this button and find the Stay Alive app files you saved. Confirm the installation with "Yes" when prompted.

Once the installation is complete, you will see the Stay Alive app in your Firestick device's Applications menu. Open the Stay Alive app and enable its effects. This will prevent your Firestick device from going to sleep.

Sleep timer won't turn off on Firestick? try these fixes

There are several troubleshooting methods that you can consider if you have timer issues or other issues that you may encounter. The most common troubleshooting methods that have been proven to fix these types of issues are listed below:

1. Restart your Amazon Firestick device

You should consider resetting your device if you are having issues with your Amazon Firestick device. Turning the device off and on again gives the device a chance to recover from possible runtime errors that could cause functional problems.

A quick reset is usually the best first approach to resolve issues with your Amazon Firestick device. A reset can also cause changes to the timer setting to take effect.

2. Update Firestick

The most common cause of general functionality issues and errors is outdated software on your Amazon Firestick device. Your device requires the latest version of your software to function properly. These updates include bug fixes and quality of life improvements for your device.

If you find that you frequently experience problems with your Amazon Firestick device, an update may be required. Your Firestick device will automatically notify you of any available updates when connected to a valid internet connection.

The user must manually download and install the update for it to take effect. This is an important step in the upgrade process that many overlook, so keep it in mind.

3. Check your internet connection

If your internet connection goes down, it can cause problems for your device. Always make sure you have access to a stable internet connection before attempting to use your Amazon Firestick device.

Consider resetting your router if you have internet problems. If that doesn't resolve the issue, contact your ISP for more information about your outage.

4. Contact Amazon

If you are having persistent issues with your Amazon Firestick, please contact Amazon so they can further investigate your issue.

You should only consider this after trying all of the troubleshooting methods listed above, as Amazon Support will likely suggest many of the methods on this list.

You can contact Amazon support on the website. There you will find detailed instructions on how to report your problem. First, you need to provide a detailed description of your problem, which will be investigated by someone from Amazon support.

Amazon Support will walk you through any troubleshooting methods you may have overlooked and provide detailed suggestions on how to successfully resolve your issue.

This method requires some patience as customer service over the phone can be frustrating. Rest assured that Amazon support will do whatever it takes to make your application work properly.

5. Search the forums for more information

The Amazon forums are a great source of information on all sorts of issues you may encounter while using your Firestick device.

There you will find an active community of users who come together to talk about the problems they encounter and work together to solve them. This includes other Firestick users who may be facing the same issues as you.

This can be a good alternative to contacting Amazon support if you don't want to deal with customer service. Your issue is likely being discussed on the Firestick forums, or you will find that your issue has already been resolved and archived.

You can also use guides like the one you're reading right now to better identify the causes of your problems and possible troubleshooting methods.

6. Buy a new Firestick device

Unfortunately, there are some instances where a Firestick device can become damaged and need to be replaced or repaired. If your device is persistently not working properly, it may need to be replaced.

To repair a defective device, you must either replace your Firestick or send it in for repair. Depending on the extent of the damage to your device, replacement may be your only option.

To avoid damage to your Firestick device, store it properly and avoid falls and spills. This can help you ensure your device has a long and healthy lifespan.

7. Use the Internet to find more information

When it comes to troubleshooting your Amazon Firestick device, detailed guides on the internet like the one you are reading are great resources to use when looking for ways to resolve your issue.

With the information in this guide, you now have the knowledge to identify and resolve potential issues you may encounter when changing your sleep settings on your Firestick device.

Although this method may not solve your problem directly, it can give you a lot of insights into the possible causes and point you in the right direction to solve your problem properly.

final thoughts

This guide provides detailed information on how to disable the sleep timer feature on your Firestick or other Amazon Fire TV device.

While there is no native way to disable this feature offered to the user, there are several workarounds that you can consider if you no longer want to be interrupted when the device goes to sleep.

While some of these methods are multi-tiered, it's worth maintaining the level of control available when using Command Prompt to control your Firestick device. Use this guide to guide you through these steps.