Apparently, either to better monitor user watching habits, or to extend the life of an STB, my FIOS powers off after a certain period of idle time. This "FEATURE" is not a feature, it's a P.I.T.A. In our house, we spend time working on crafts, projects, or other things together, with the TV on in the background. When we're doing our weekly house cleaning, we also keep the TV on in the background. If VZ wants to sell my TV program habits, that's slimy, but at least it makes sense. If VZ thinks it extends STB life by shutting off the power several times a day, that's an example of how the technical experts are gradually becoming technical i d i o t s. At any rate, we are beyond irritated with this arbitrary decision as to when we can watch TV or not .Is there a way to disable this? I could understand if it was even remotely logical as to when to implement an idle shutdown . After midnight, when most people are asleep? Yes. At 1100, or1400, FREAKING i n s a n e ..
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