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Roku and FireStick lose remote connection

Not sure if this is the right forum for this, but I am having a weird issue in one room in my house. In this room, I have both my FireStick and a Roku Premier+ (the original) connected to my TV. They also both connect to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network which doesn't interfere with neighboring channels and has a relatively low noise floor (-100 dBm) and good SNR (-40:-100). I have the same problem with both devices. After a certain amount of time (at least 30 minutes), both will stop reacting to remote control inputs.

The solution to both is the same: Pull the batteries on the remote, and then the streaming devices start responding again. I know the Roku will use the same wireless channel that the device is using to stream, but I am not sure how the FireStick works, or if it uses wifi for remote connectivity at all. It doesn't seem to matter what streaming app I am using when this happens. Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and Dish Anywhere(not Roku obviously) have all exhibited the problem.

Streaming devices on wifi in other rooms do not exhibit the issue

I am open to suggestions on how to troubleshoot the problem.

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Ted
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While I don't lose the connection to the Firestick completely with the app the way the remote control does, there is a noticeable lag.
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While I don't lose the connection to the Firestick completely with the app the way the remote control does, there is a noticeable lag.
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Lag has perhaps always been a feature of serial control.

Are there any other Bluetooth devices in the household that might be eating up spectrum? My Fire Stick 4K remote works fine but its Wi-fi leaves a whole lot to be desired (even with the extension cable).
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harshness said:
Lag has perhaps always been a feature of serial control.

Are there any other Bluetooth devices in the household that might be eating up spectrum? My Fire Stick 4K remote works fine but its Wi-fi leaves a whole lot to be desired (even with the extension cable).
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The iPhones have BT enabled. Everything else should be powered off at the times we are using the Fire Stick. I am at a bit of a loss. On the plus side, the Roku has been working better while the Fire Stick is powered off. This suggests some kind of conflict between the two devices, but I cannot confirm that.
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On the plus side, the Roku has been working better while the Fire Stick is powered off.
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With modern STBs and similar we need to be careful about using the phrase "powered off" as many of these devices aren't truly powered off unless they're unplugged from their power adapters and their HDMI connections. There's on, in standby and unplugged.

Bluetooth in particular is almost always looking for possible mates as long as it is enabled and with STBs/sticks, you typically aren't given the option of disabing Bluetooth.

Don't forget about wireless speakers, headphones, gaming devices and other goodies that are also Bluetooth enabled (My PS3 represents at least three devices).
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With modern STBs and similar we need to be careful about using the phrase "powered off" as many of these devices aren't truly powered off unless they're unplugged from their power adapters and their HDMI connections. There's on, in standby and unplugged.

Bluetooth in particular is almost always looking for possible mates as long as it is enabled and with STBs/sticks, you typically aren't given the option of disabing Bluetooth.

Don't forget about wireless speakers, headphones, gaming devices and other goodies that are also Bluetooth enabled (My PS3 represents at least three devices).
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I specifically meant the power source was removed from the Fire Stick. Also, I removed the batteries from the remote to limit any possible RF interference. I do have a couple of BT speakers, BT headphones, and soundbars that will do BT in other parts of the house. They are all in a "powered-off" state when we are watching the Roku/Fire Stick in the room with issues (workout room). They do not show up on device scans when powered off, but I don't know whether they are really completely off or not. The speakers and headphones are battery-powered, so I'd expect little to know BT signal from them when powered off. I am less sure about the soundbars. I also assume the BT in our cars is not active while the vehicle is not running, but who knows?
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I specifically meant the power source was removed from the Fire Stick.
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This is why I asked if you paired the remote with everything else turned on. If it isn't on, it can't reserve or stand up for its communications channel.
The speakers and headphones are battery-powered, so I'd expect little to know BT signal from them when powered off.
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Unless these devices have switches that wake them up, the Bluetooth has to be there to do it.
I also assume the BT in our cars is not active while the vehicle is not running, but who knows?
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I suppose that depends on what technology your keyfob uses for its various functions. There's always some manner of radio listening unless the battery is disconnected. Cars with OnStar or similar probably moreso as they need to be able to be polled at any time for diagnostic information and perhaps take phone calls.
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This is why I asked if you paired the remote with everything else turned on. If it isn't on, it can't reserve or stand up for its communications channel.Unless these devices have switches that wake them up, the Bluetooth has to be there to do it.I suppose that depends on what technology your keyfob uses for its various functions. There's always some manner of radio listening unless the battery is disconnected. Cars with OnStar or similar probably moreso as they need to be able to be polled at any time for diagnostic information and perhaps take phone calls.
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Yeah, I didn't. TBH, this is the first time I've ever run into a (potential) BT interference issue.

The soundbars power state is controlled HDMI-CEC or an IR signal from the remote. I am not aware of a way to wake them via BT, but that doesn't mean they aren't listening. The other devices have physical switches.
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Yeah, I didn't. TBH, this is the first time I've ever run into a (potential) BT interference issue.

The soundbars power state is controlled HDMI-CEC or an IR signal from the remote. I am not aware of a way to wake them via BT, but that doesn't mean they aren't listening. The other devices have physical switches.
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Stupid question...have you moved the fire stick to a different tv?

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Stupid question...have you moved the fire stick to a different tv?

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And a even dumber question..have you moved the tv ( with roku and firestick) to a different room?

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Stupid question...have you moved the fire stick to a different tv?

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Yeah, I used to travel with it a bit, and I've used it on other TVs. It definitely happens less in other locations, but it does happen. The room with both the Fire Stick and Roku is the only place where I have a Roku with issues. The Roku was used in other locations without issues for over a year previously. I've never moved the whole setup to somewhere else.
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Yeah, I used to travel with it a bit, and I've used it on other TVs. It definitely happens less in other locations, but it does happen. The room with both the Fire Stick and Roku is the only place where I have a Roku with issues. The Roku was used in other locations without issues for over a year previously. I've never moved the whole setup to somewhere else.
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Or maybe move the roku and fire stick to another tv ( together) and see if the trouble follows

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Scott Greczkowski
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Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


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An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Volcanic Eruptions

Continuing the Kilauea thread in the Pub here. Perhaps the Iceland one too next time there's remarkable activity.

Currently there is precursory lava flowing into the crater, leading to the next episode that'll probably start within the next day.

You can see the pace of inflation / deflation here. It serves as the primary predictor for when the expect the eruptions, which coincide w/ inflation turning into significant deflation and last for several hours on average with significant fountaining.

www.usgs.gov

Monitoring Data for Kīlauea

For more information on how electronic tiltmeters and GPS receivers help monitor the deformation of Kīlauea volcano, see the HVO Deformation page.
www.usgs.gov www.usgs.gov


View: https://youtu.be/Uecu2seh4b4


Wife and I like the AfarTV feeds, for the discussion along w/ them, though they're otherwise just mirrors of the official USGS feeds.


View: https://youtu.be/iws3rh5vLAQ
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Oooo, quite the show now. All three vents have doming and overflows. The cone that built up around the North vent lost its upper quarter at 02:50 Oct 17 and is now spewing lava at a healthy rate. Don't know if I would say it's a fountain, but it's close.


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edit: The USGS has called the official start of Episode 55 as starting at 03:19 HST Oct 17, 2026:
Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE 2026-10-17 13:43:56 UTC
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)

Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:43 AM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2026/H488
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii

Summary: Episode 55 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.

Volcanic Activity:
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.

Fountain heights are relatively low at about 100-150 feet (30-45 m), and it is not clear whether this episode will evolve to the same heights as previous episodes. Continuous overflows from the vents began yesterday, October 16, just before 6 a.m. HST and transitioned into episode 55 fountains at 3:19 a.m. HST this morning. The current forecast is for winds are blowing from the north-northeast direction, which suggests that volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material may be distributed to the south-southwest direction from Halemaʻumaʻu.
  • All eruptive vents and lava flows are confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Tephra fall from volcanic ash clouds is greatest within 3 miles (5 km) of the vents, lighter ash and Pele's Hair may stay suspended for large distances from the vents.
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Kīlauea seems to be returning to the "normal" eruption script, impressive fountaining from the North Vent. For once, the V2 Cam has the best overall shot:
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The lava flows have covered a good portion of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.
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Last & Next Movie Watched

Since the Reds have there thread we should too!

Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
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Come September (1961)
Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida with Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin
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Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.
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Since it was already "paid" for, I spent the two hours of my time watching the John Cena action movie on Apple TV, "Matchbox The Movie" even though the reviews were brutal. It was better than I expected, so I didn't feel like I had wasted an afternoon watching it. But it felt like another "Reacher"/"Neghley"/"Mission: Impossible"/"Fast & Furious" crash and blow stuff up with lots of automatic gunfire mixed in movie featuring covert CIA operatives.

I don't think we'll get a follow-up movie from this. I expect Mattel will have other toy lines to exploit.
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Military grade antenna for your off-grid setup #hamradio #satcom #offgrid

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Whats for breakfast?

Who says dinner or lunch has to be the only good meals of the day?

Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
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Egg, sausage and cheese sandwich between bread toasted in butter in skillet... Chocolate milk.
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Egg, sausage and cheese sandwich between bread toasted in butter in skillet... Chocolate milk.
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Add fresh hash browns, delete chocolate for milk with a slice of bacon.
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Bacon, eggs, hash browns and toast. Coffee.
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Wound up at the Waffle House this morning. Got the two egg breakfast with coffee.

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Speaking of waffles, I'm going to put my mini waffle iron on stove so I'll remember to make waffles in the morning... Had some last week, been awhile.
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Dos cackleberrys over easy on top of 2 corned beef hash patties fried in skillet... Chocolate milk.
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Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Anyone making their own breakfast sausage? I've recently been trying different recipes, found some I like, some I've modified...
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Bob Evans Sage.
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Bob Evans Sage.
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I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
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Swaggerty's isn't too bad, sausage prices are lower per lb than making my own from pork butts right now so I've been buying JC Potter or Owen lately.
(Swaggerty's at Sam's is pre cut, I usually partially freeze the rolls and cut with my slicer and vacuum seal on parchment paper)
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I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
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amazon maybe :what
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I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
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owens on amazon is 54.99 for a 4 pk 16 oz a sausage. i feel that's kind of steep!!!
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Swaggerty's isn't too bad, sausage prices are lower per lb than making my own from pork butts right now so I've been buying JC Potter or Owen lately.
(Swaggerty's at Sam's is pre cut, I usually partially freeze the rolls and cut with my slicer and vacuum seal on parchment paper)
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id'e rather make my own vs store bought.
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owens on amazon is 54.99 for a 4 pk 16 oz a sausage. i feel that's kind of steep!!!
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Especially when I can get a two pound roll of Jimmy Dean from Sam's Club for $7.38.
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They run Owens at $3.99 for lb and $7.99 a couple times a month at some grocery stores here, I actually was wrong, just checked a pork sirloin roast it was $1.99 a lb. (cooked it yesterday so pack was in trash)
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AI Model Poisoned: Uncovering Hidden Dangers #shorts

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Club TWiT: Mikah's Crafting Corner #25 - Ray Gun Papercraft Part 6

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NCIS

Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Tony as the director.🙄
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Tony as the director.🙄
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
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No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
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I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
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I'm curious how they are going to implement Tony into Origins (If they do) ...
Tony was introduced to Gibbs and the team, on NCIS, which makes it the Mothership side of things, he worked in Baltimore prior to NCIS, NO mention when they met that anyone had known one another ...
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