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How to turn off your Fire TV Stick

Have you ever wondered how turn off your Fire TV Stick? This device that turns any TV with an HDMI input into a Smart TV is full of possibilities, but you may have noticed that there is no “off” button like we are used to.

This is because, the Fire TV Stick is designed to go into sleep mode after a period of inactivity, thus helping to save energy without completely shutting it down.

Although it is not possible to completely turn off the Fire TV Stick like other devices, it is possible to put it to sleep, so that it is not running all the time. Continue reading to understand how simple it is to save energy and still keep your device in great working order!

Quick answer

If you want to save power with your Fire TV Stick, putting it to sleep is simple. From the home screen, select "Settings", then "My Fire TV" and choose "Sleep". Or hold the 'Home' button on your controller for 5 seconds and select 'Sleep'. This way, your device saves energy and is ready to use quickly.

How to turn off your Fire TV Stick properly

How to turn off the Fire TV Stick - Source: Reproduction
How to turn off the Fire TV Stick – Source: Reproduction

As you have seen, it is only possible to put the device in sleep mode, a process that will help you save energy. This is very similar to leaving the device “on”, but with much lower consumption. 

If you want to save energy while you're not using your device to watch your favorite content, here's a step-by-step guide on what to do:

  1. With your Fire TV Stick control in hand, go to the device's home screen;
  2. Select the “Settings” option, which you will find in the menu at the top of the screen. This part may seem a little slow, but you just need to be patient;
  3. Now, navigate to “My Fire TV”, an option that gives you access to various device settings;
  4. Within “My Fire TV”, you will find the “Sleep” option. Select this option and that's it! Your device will automatically go into sleep mode.

Whenever it's in sleep mode, it'll be ready to use quickly as soon as you turn on the remote again. 

Suspending directly from the home page

To make your experience even more practical, you can place the device in sleep mode straight from the home page, using just the remote control. This is great if you're looking for a quick way to stop it without turning off the TV or unplugging the device.

  1. While on the Fire TV Stick home page, hold the button 'Home' button on your remote control for about 5 seconds;
  2. Afterwards, a menu will appear on the screen with the option 'Sleep'. Use the remote to select this option and let your device rest.

Okay, just with these simple steps, you can save energy on your device. It is worth remembering that when you press any button on the remote control again, the device comes out of sleep mode and is quickly ready to use. 

An important detail is that this action does not affect the operation of your television, so rest assured that everything will continue to work normally!

Conclusion

Understanding how to use your Fire TV Stick's sleep mode is essential for conscious use of the device and also for helping to save your electricity. Even without the option to turn it off completely, like other electronics, this functionality allows you to extend the life of the device.

If the lack of a complete shutdown button still bothers you, remember that the practicality of being able to quickly restart the Fire TV Stick via the television or the remote control itself is one of the facilities it provides. 

Finally, enjoy your Amazon device with peace of mind, knowing that it is designed to be safe and efficient, even when plugged in!

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Letícia Pinheiro

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