It is not uncommon to see your DirecTV Genie HD DVR receiver power down or switch to Power Saving Mode occasionally. This feature is designed to conserve energy by switching your Genie receiver to a standby mode when idle. But, Power Saving Mode can be problematic if your receiver shuts down and you need to use it right away. Luckily, one can disable this feature fully with ease with the help of the Genie’s New Menus tab.
What Is Power Saving Mode on the DirecTV Genie?
DirecTV Genie receivers are equipped with a Power Saving Mode that automatically turns on when the device experiences no operation for some time. For instance, if you have not operated the Genie’s remote control for some hours, then the receiver will turn off some of its functions.
When the Genie is set to Power Saving Mode the front panel light will be off, and video output will be disabled but the device is still on in low power mode. The receiver will ‘turn on’ when you press a button on the remote. This is effective in conserving power each time the Genie is not in use but it does not require the complete powering down or booting up.
Why You May Want To Disable Power Saving Mode
Some of the DirecTV subscribers use Power Saving Mode to conserve energy and others do not like this feature. For example:
- If you want the Genie to stay on so you can see what is on while walking around the house, Power Saving Mode will shut off the video unless you are pressing buttons on the remote.
- Anyone else who wants to use the receiver has to first activate it with a button on a remote and then they get a video output. This leads to confusion among some members of the family.
- There is a possibility of a program not starting recording at the right time because the device might still be coming out of Power Saving Mode at that time.
Thankfully, the New Menus that are available on Genie models allow you to turn off Power Saving Mode completely so this is not a problem.
Step-by-Step Guide To Turning Off Power Saving Mode
Follow these instructions to turn off your DirecTV Genie's Power Saving Mode using the New Menus:
1. Next, hold down the Menu button on the DirecTV remote.
This will pull up the home screen on your TV that allows you to interact with settings, applications, search, and others.
2. Go to Settings and hit the select button.
Press the arrow and Select buttons to get into the receiver Settings.
3. Power Saving Mode is another option that can be reached and here it is:
This can be located approximately at the mid-section of this Settings list. Navigate to Power Saving Mode and press the Select button.
4. Choose Disable
This screen will display options that will allow the user to enable or disable the power-saving mode. Go to Disable and press the Select button to switch off this feature.
5. Ensure that Power Saving Mode is turned off
A prompt message will appear message stating, ‘Do you want to turn off the Power Saving Mode’. Select Yes to confirm.
6. Exit settings menus
Now Power Saving Mode is switched off permanently. To exit press the Exit button on the remote and get back to the normal TV mode.
The lights on the front panel of your Genie receiver should be on and bright all the time now. The video output will also remain active rather than powering off after a specific time of inactivity has been detected.
What To Do If You Still Have Issues With Power Saving Mode
If your DirecTV Genie is randomly turning off, you can try the steps mentioned above to disable the Power Saving Mode, and that should solve the problem. However, some customers complain that the receiver still goes to Power Saving Mode occasionally, even if the feature was turned off.
If this happens to you, you can try to reset your Genie HD DVR by going to Menu > Settings > Reset > Restart Receiver. When the device is done restarting, Power Saving Mode should remain off as shown in the screenshots below. If not, then you will have to contact DirecTV for support to look into any software problems that flip the Power Saving Mode back on.
Enjoy Uninterrupted Viewing Without Power Saving Mode
And that is the summary to permanently turn off the Power Saving Mode on a DirecTV Genie. With these simple menu selections, you can switch off energy-saving options that could disrupt a viewing session. Be sure to turn on Power Saving Mode if you ever want them turned off in the future to save electricity when your Genie receiver isn’t in use for some time. However, if not, your device will remain on at all times whenever you desire uninterrupted DirecTV service.
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