Energenie MiHome Gateway Frequently Asked Questions

AV Automatic Standby Shutdown (Audio Visual for TVs &
peripherals)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What appliances can I use this product for?
Answer: The device is most suitable for TVs and appliances that have a Standby mode such as hi-
fis, power amplifiers, some coffee machines, games consoles, DVD players and some satellite and
set top boxes. It may also be used with older desk top computers that DO NOT switch into a low
power standby mode. You can plug up to four appliances to be controlled into it.
Q. What devices is it not suitable for?
Answer: Devices that require continuous power for activities such as timed recording or remote
updating eg advanced TVs, DVD recorders, some set top boxes; laptops that require connections
to mains power to recharge batteries; computers that go into standby but require power to
maintain their data.
Q. What does it actually do?
Answer: The device will detect when your TV or other appliance with Standby goes into Standby
mode, and after a brief period it will remove power from the four controlled sockets, this removing
standby power consumption.
Q. What is the fifth socket for?
Answer: Any appliance can be plugged into this socket as it stays always powered. Most
practically an appliance that needs to be continually on would be plugged into this socket such as
a DVD recorder or set top box with timed recording.
Q. Is there any set up of the device required?
Answer: Yes, the simple set-up procedure allows it to do 2 things.
i) Learn about the Standby power level of the appliance or appliances that are attached. ii) Learn a
particular infrared remote control to restart after it has cut the power. The setup procedure is in
the instructions provided.
Q. Can I manually re-enable the four sockets it after they have shutdown if I have lost my remote?
Answer: Yes you can press the button on the front if you wish to re-enable it manually.
Q. Do I need to re-programme the device if I unplug and re-plug in any appliances?
Answer: Yes you must re-programme the device every time you plug-in or un-plug anything from
the device, even if you un-plug then plug-in the same appliance.
Q. Where do I place the sensor?
Answer: Place the sensor conveniently near the infrared sensor of the TV or device that you are
controlling with the remote control so that the infrared signal can switch both devices at the same
time. Use the sticky pad on the sensor to attach to a suitable surface that can't be damaged by a
tacky adhesive.
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