To get the best out of YouView services, we recommend that:
- Your TV box is connected to your BT Hub using an ethernet cable, or Mini Connectors, as shown in the quick start guide >
- You leave your box in any standby mode when not in use, rather than switch it off completely
This will make sure that:
- You receive the latest software updates when they're available
- Your scheduled recordings aren't interrupted
Power consumption measurements for the recordable TV box
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| In standby with network connection (i) |
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| Energy Saver | 0.3 Watts | 0.3 Watts |
| Always Ready | 9.2 Watts | 19.1 Watts |
| Smart Standby (default 1am-5am)* | 0.3 Watts | 0.3 Watts |
| Smart Standby (default 5am-1am)* | 9.1 Watts | 18.9 Watts |
| In standby with no network connection (ii) | ||
| Smart Standby (default 1am-5am)* | 0.3 Watts | 0.3 Watts |
| Smart Standby (default 5am-1am)* | 9.1 Watts | 18.9 Watts |
| Other box states | ||
| In full operation (iii) | Up to 11.1 Watts | Up to 21.8 Watts |
| Off (iv) | 0.1 Watts | 0.0 Watts |
| Time to switch from On to Standby In Energy Saver mode (v) | 180 minutes | 180 minutes |
*Smart Standby changes between the Always Ready (waking hours) and Energy Saver (at night) modes. You can change the times Smart Standby switches between energy modes in the Settings menu >
(i) When your box is in standby mode and connected to the internet through your BT Hub (recommended)
(ii) When your box is in standby mode but not connected to the internet (not recommended)
(iii) This measurement will differ depending on how you're using your box. For example, your box will have higher energy consumption when watching a programme and recording at the same time as opposed to just watching a programme
(iv) Draw of power supply only
(v) Time taken for the recordable TV box to go into standby after no activity (from remote control or pressing of control buttons on the box)
Power consumption measurements for the TV box
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| In standby with network connection (i) | |
| Energy Saver | 0.3 Watts |
| Always ready | 9.3 Watts |
| Smart Standby (default 1am-5am)* | 0.3 Watts |
| Smart Standby (5am-1am)* | 9.3 Watts |
| In standby with no network connection (ii) | |
| Energy Saver | 0.3 Watts |
| Always Ready | 8.0 Watts |
| Smart Standby (default 1am-5am)* | 9.1 Watts |
| Smart Standby (default 5am-1am)* | 9.1 Watts |
| Other box states | |
| In full operation | Up to 9.5 Watts |
| Off (iii) | n/a |
| Time to switch from On to Energy Saver (iv) | 180 minutes |
*Smart Standby changes between the Always Ready (waking hours) and Energy Saver (at night) modes. You can change the times Smart Standby switches between energy modes in the Settings menu >
(i) When your box is in standby mode and connected to the internet through your BT Hub (recommended)
(ii) When your box is in standby mode but not connected to the internet (not recommended)
(iii) This measurement will differ depending on how you're using your box. For example, your box will have higher energy consumption when watching a programme in HD as opposed to SD
(iv) Draw of power supply only
(v) Time taken for the TV box to go into standby after no activity (from remote control or pressing of control buttons on the box)
Power consumption measurements for the 4K recordable TV box
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| In standby with network connection (i) | |
| Energy Saver | 0.3 Watts |
| Always Ready | 15.0 Watts |
| Smart Standby (default 1am-5am)* | 0.3 Watts |
| Smart Standby (default 5am-1am)* | 15.0 Watts |
| In standby with no network connection (ii) | |
| Energy Saver | 0.3 Watts |
| Always Ready | 14.9 Watts |
| Smart Standby (default 1am-5am)* | 0.3 Watts |
| Smart Standby (default 5am-1am)* | 14.9 Watts |
| Other box states | |
| In full operation (iii) | Up to 17.0 Watts |
| Off (iv) | 0.1 Watts |
| Time to switch from On to Energy Saver (v) | 180 minutes |
*Smart Standby changes between the Always Ready (waking hours) and Energy Saver (at night) modes. You can change the times Smart Standby switches between energy modes in the Settings menu >
(i) When your box is in standby mode and connected to the internet through your BT Hub (recommended)
(ii) When your box is in standby mode but not connected to the internet (not recommended)
(iii) This measurement will differ depending on how you're using your box. For example, your box will have higher energy consumption when watching a programme and recording at the same time as opposed to just watching a programme
(iv) Draw of power supply only
(v) Time taken for the 4K recordable TV box to go into standby after no activity (from remote control or pressing of control buttons on the box)