Why does my cable box make so much noise?

Why does my cable box make so much noise?

The HD DVR boxes have an internal hard drive and fan which remains on at all times. This humming from the DVR simply means the box is on and running to serve your entertainment needs. …

Should you turn off X1 cable box?

Should I turn my X1 TV Box off when I am done watching TV? Yes – power savings depend to a large degree on how much time the device is powered down. To maximize your savings, always power down your TV Box when you are done watching TV. You can do this simply by saying “power down” into your Xfinity Voice Remote.

How do I dim the light on my Xfinity X1 box?

Use the down arrow button to highlight Device Lights and press OK. Select Power Light Brightness and press OK. Use the left arrow or right arrow button to select the brightness level you want, then press OK. Press Exit to finish.

Is Xfinity X1 box supposed to stay on?

If you have programmed the remote to control your TV, the All Power button will turn your TV on and off. Your TV Box must always be powered on to perform regular functions (like software updates and DVR recordings).

How do I stop my TV from making a high pitched noise?

If the TV produces a high-pitched noise, follow the steps below to troubleshoot the issue.

1. Change the channel or video input of the TV.
2. Turn off the TV.
3. Ensure that any audio or video components are connected to the TV properly.
4. Remove all third party audio or video components connected to the TV.

Why is there a buzzing sound coming from my TV?

The hum from these TVs is caused by the scanning frequency the tubes use as they shoot electrons at the screen. The frequency this happens at lies near the upper range of human hearing.

Is it bad to leave your cable box on?

If it is a regular box, go ahead and turn it off. Nothing gained at all be leaving it on. If it is a DVR, it is best to leave it on. If it is off and it comes on for a scheduled recording, it will come on with the audio muted.

Can I control Xfinity with my phone?

Setting up the Xfinity TV Remote App For Android, download from Google Play. Select the Xfinity TV Remote app on your device. Select Get Started. Sign in with your Xfinity ID and password.

Does the blue light stay on the Xfinity box?

Go to Xfinity / Settings / Device Settings / Energy Settings / Power Saving on the screen. After the TV is turned off, the cable box will turn off after a certain period of time and will remain turned off until the TV is turned on again. After the first cycle, the blue light stays solid and stops flashing.

What to do about noise from Xfinity cable box?

They are multi-room devices, so move it to another room/tv and stream the dvr content off the box in the other room to the quiet little box in audio room. One concern is there might be an extra charge to have your X1 DVR work with the extra digital box.

Is the Xfinity X1 cable box a fan?

I just installed an Xfinity X1 cable box in my rack with my audio and video gear and it is the noisiest piece I have ever had in my system. I think it is a fan, but it runs constantly, even with the power switched off (standby mode?).

Is there extra charge for X1 digital box?

One concern is there might be an extra charge to have your X1 DVR work with the extra digital box. Since I only use the X1 with one tv and share the content via the app to multiple macs, pc & iPads, I don’t have any of those little comcast boxes any longer.

Are there any models of the X1 that are quiet?

I went through the X1 fan noise issue about a year ago. There are two manufacturers/ models of the X1. You want the quiet one: Every XG1-P I tried had a noisy fan.