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[RokuDanny-R]

@KMiler @oldfarty 

Thanks for the inquiry.

To disable the bandwidth saver, from the Home screen go to Settings > Network > Bandwidth saver, choose off.

For more information about the Bandwith Saver, visit our Support page here: How do I use Bandwidth Saver to avoid going over my internet data cap?

Thanks,
Danny

[SentrixxFl]

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@KMiler wrote:

@RokuTannerDThis is a big problem for me. I work 10-hour days and like to leave YouTube on continuous play for my parrots when I am at work. Now they only get 4 hours of entertainment, as they are obviously unable to work the remote, and are bored in their cages for the next 6-7 hours. I bought a Roku device specifically for their room, and now it is not very useful! How can I deactivate the stream pause feature?

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You can disable it on YouTube. Only on roku bandwidth saver which only works on roku. YouTube pisses me off too because I like to listen to soothing sounds while I sleep and again, after 4 hours it stops. Didn't use to until recently for me. 

File a complaint with YouTube like many have done. 

[KMiler]

Wonderful, thank you!

[boogernose]

https://channelstore.roku.com/search/somafm 

This Channel Somafm has several Channels you'd probably like.

Ive been listening to Somafm for many years everywhere I am.

[RachRene]

I have turned the bandwith saver off and my tv is on the home screen when I return  from work. I like to have it on for my pups during the da . I have a TCL w/Roku smart tv. Any suggestions?

[atc98092]

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@RachRene wrote:

I have turned the bandwith saver off and my tv is on the home screen when I return  from work. I like to have it on for my pups during the da . I have a TCL w/Roku smart tv. Any suggestions?

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My guess is it's a function of the channel you were watching. Probably not the Roku OS itself stopping playback. 

[Meodee]

Your Guess is correct! Some stream longer than others!

[SentrixxFl]

What service are you trying to stream from? 

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@RachRene wrote:

I have turned the bandwith saver off and my tv is on the home screen when I return  from work. I like to have it on for my pups during the da . I have a TCL w/Roku smart tv. Any suggestions?

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[RachRene]

Xfinity stream, Netflix, hulu, food network. I have tried them all. 

[KMiler]

There is a download called YoutubeNonStop-master that I heard about in the Roku forum and installed in Chrome to allow for continuous play of YouTube. I installed it and figured I'd just steam YouTube from my compuer through Chromecast to the TV. But now there is no access to online instructions on how to cast from a computer, only tablets and phones. So frustrating! I keep meaning to look and see if the app can be installed on a tablet, but haven't had time to try that yet.