Is there really no way to turn off the Beam without unplugging it and then having to set it up again? Is it sucking power/energy when it isn’t in use?
I just bought the Beam but will return it if the answer to this - it can’t be switched off and is drawing energy when not in use. What kind of product manufacturer designs something without an on/off button?!?
Sonos kit is meant to run in standby mode. As Ken says, you can turn it off, but you’ll have to wait whilst it re-initialises - the queue on the device is also deleted, so you’d have to set that up again, as well…..
There’s lots of kit these days that doesn’t have an on/off button - and many of those that do go into a standby mode, rather than physically disconnecting from the mains.
The Beam usually sits in standby and uses approximately 6w when idle. You can switch it off if you wish, but like TV’s/Mobiles etc; the device is meant to be used in standby mode. You do not have to set it up again. You just have to wait for it to startup, similar to a mobile phone/tablet, or computer.
I’m pretty sure the same applies for Bose soundbars: no on/off power button as they are designed to be “Always On” in a standby, ready-to-use mode when not in use.
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