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EACalhoun
Binge Watcher

The 20-Min Auto Shutoff

My two newest Roku+ streaming sticks have this feature and it’s annoying there’s not for flexibility with this? Twenty mins for me is often too restrictive so why not add a 30, 40, 50-min option? But why even have this “new” option? The former options to select a number of timeframes when the device simply went IDLE was adequate. I cannot imagine the masses were inundating Roku for this feature, i.e., if Roku really pays attention or cares about feedback and suggestions.

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RokuEmmanuel-D
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Re: The 20-Min Auto Shutoff

Glad to have you join us here in the Roku Community, @EACalhoun!

Thanks for giving us your feedback about this feature. We understand your suggestion, and we'd be happy to pass this along to the team. 

In the meantime, if the 20-minute Idle time might be a little shorter for you, you may try turning off the power saving mode in your Roku to disable this feature. 

Here's how to do it...

  1. Press Home on your Roku remote
  2. Scroll and select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Power
  5. Select Auto power savings
  6. Uncheck the box next to After 20 minutes of no interaction

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For more information, visit this support article on: How to disable auto power savings on your Roku® streaming player.

We hope this helps. Don't forget to reach out if help is still needed. 

Thanks,
Emman

Emmanuel-D.
Roku Community Moderator
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EACalhoun
Binge Watcher

Re: The 20-Min Auto Shutoff

Thanks! I’m aware of how to disable the 20-min shutoff. But if I disable it, the Roku device remains at full power - from what I understand - unlike before when a “time to go idle or sleep” time could be selected. Thus, there should be additional time options for shutoff instead of ONLY “after 20 mins”. 

RokuEmmanuel-D
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Community Moderator

Re: The 20-Min Auto Shutoff

Thanks for keeping us in the loop, @EACalhoun.

We appreciate your thoughtful suggestion to improve this feature on our Roku devices. We genuinely understand how important this is for you and many other users.

Please know that we will share your feedback with our team. Your insights are invaluable in helping us provide a better streaming experience, and we truly appreciate your contribution.

Please let us know if there's anything else we can do to assist you further. 

Cheers,
Emman

Emmanuel-D.
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