Standby Mode
Putting a TiVo device into Standby mode does the following:
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Stops sending video and audio from the TiVo device to the TV.
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Causes the lights on the front of the unit to go out.
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Re-enables Parental Controls if they have been temporarily disabled.
Programs that are being recorded or are scheduled to record will still be recorded. If a program is being recorded, the red light will not turn on, but the program is still being recorded as desired.
Your DVR will continue making TiVo service connections while in Standby mode.
You will not be able to control Live TV (pause, rewind, etc.) while the DVR is in Standby mode.
To enter
Standby mode, go to:
Devices on TiVo Experience 4 (software version: 21.x)
| TiVo Series | Menu path from Home |
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TiVo EDGE
TiVo BOLT
TiVo Roamio | Menu >  > Enter Standby |
Devices on TiVo Experience 3 (software version: 20.x)
| TiVo Series | Menu path from TiVo Central |
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TiVo BOLT
TiVo Roamio | Settings & Messages > Standby |
| TiVo Premiere | Settings & Messages > Standby |
| Series 3 & earlier devices | Messages & Settings & > Standby |
The TiVo Roamio Plus and TiVo Roamio Pro models also have a green power light at the front of the DVR which will put the DVR into Standby mode when pushed. Series 3 HD does support Manual Standby Mode.
To exit Standby mode, press either the TiVo button or Live TV.
Power Saving Settings
Power Saving Settings let you better control your TiVo device's power consumption when you are away from the box.
Compatible devices
Power Saving Settings are available on the following TiVo devices:
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TiVo EDGE Series
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TiVo BOLT Series
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4-tuner TiVo Roamio
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TiVo Roamio Plus
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TiVo Roamio Pro
Settings
To access the Power Saving Settings screen:
Devices on TiVo Experience 4 (software version: 21.x)
| TiVo Series | Menu path from Home |
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TiVo EDGE
TiVo BOLT
TiVo Roamio | Menu > Settings > Remote, CableCARD, & Devices > power Savings Settings |
Devices on TiVo Experience 3 (software version: 20.x or earlier)
| TiVo Series | Menu path from TiVo Central |
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TiVo BOLT
TiVo Roamio | Settings & Messages > Remote, CableCARD, & Devices > Power Saving Settings |
There are four power-saving settings to choose from:
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Off: The TiVo device does not automatically enter standby mode, and will continue to record TiVo Suggestions.
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Low: The TiVo device automatically enters standby mode after four hours of inactivity, and will continue to record TiVo Suggestions.
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Medium: The TiVo device automatically enters standby mode after four hours of inactivity, and will not record TiVo Suggestions.
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High: The TiVo device automatically enters standby mode after two hours of inactivity, and will not record TiVo Suggestions.
