Hi,
I have had my 1010s for a few weeks now and I am pleased with it.
However I have noticed that when the machine is in standby, I hear it's disk spin up for about 1 minute every 15 minutes.
Is this normal behaviour?
Thanks
Dave
My Humax Forum » Freesat HD » HDR 1000, 1010, 1100S
Machine spins up every 15 minutes when in standby
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| Thu 11 Sep 2014 15:00:23 #1 |
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I don't have one of those units, but I seem to remember reading some time ago that this was normal in certain situations. No doubt that someone will be along soon to put me right!
| Thu 11 Sep 2014 15:03:37 #2 | -
The OP must have either the IOS or Android remote scheduling apps. When paired the box does this to check if any schedule changes have been made. Personally I reckon it's bound to impact on the hard disk service life.
| Thu 11 Sep 2014 15:11:22 #3 | -
Yes I have the Android freesat app that I use to schedule recordings.
So this activity is it polling for any new instructions.. Sounds reasonable.
Many thanks for the quick reply and wise words
Dave| Thu 11 Sep 2014 15:14:36 #4 | -
The frequency should be user/STB selectable. I would prefer something that 120 mins. I will not be using it.
| Thu 11 Sep 2014 15:36:20 #5 | -
REPASSAC - 48 seconds ago »
The frequency should be user/STB selectable. I would prefer something that 120 mins. I will not be using it.Seconded though 12 - 24 hrs would suit me. I would only really find it useful if on holiday for longer than the current epg has data for.
| Thu 11 Sep 2014 15:38:43 #6 | -
I installed the Android app and paired it up with my HDR 1000S, but I fairly quickly uninstalled/unpaired it. Apart from annoying 15-min interval power ups, the fact that the 1000S doesn't sync its current recording list with the one the app maintains made it utterly useless!
| Sat 13 Sep 2014 16:12:15 #7 | -
rkl - 1 hour ago »
I installed the Android app and paired it up with my HDR 1000S, but I fairly quickly uninstalled/unpaired it. Apart from annoying 15-min interval power ups, the fact that the 1000S doesn't sync its current recording list with the one the app maintains made it utterly useless!It shows recording list and current recordings on iOS, I believe the Android app will be updated at a future date.
| Sat 13 Sep 2014 17:43:25 #8 | -
It's a good App for recording future programmes, so no need for my box to boot every 15 minutes and I won't be pairing it. A 12-24 hour option would suit me too.
| Mon 15 Sep 2014 16:23:00 #9 | -
Is it not likely that the reason it checks so frequently is not only to keep track of the user's recording wishes but also to track the user's viewing behaviour. The Showcase feature is a big deal for Freesat. Important to gather as much data as possible on the extent to which Showcase "recommendations" (a.k.a. ads) are affecting user behaviour.
Speaking for myself I do check Showcase pretty regularly, but my box is no longer paired (because of the frequent spinning up) so that data's being lost by Freesat. I reckon it would pay them to reduce the frequency to avoid alienating users.
Freesat, are you listening?
Probably not.
| Tue 16 Sep 2014 15:51:01 #10 |
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