Streaming time out

What streaming device are you using?

The DirecTV Stream box has a sleep mode. I think it kicks in after 4 hours of no remote activity. You can disable that. 

But I believe the service itself has a timeout (applies to any device) which can't be defeated - at least that used to be the case.  It requires some action (a button press, etc.) at least every 4 hours to reset that timer.  No idea if they have provided a way since then to let users disable that timeout.

I have roku and a fire stick... the one I want to keep on is on my fire stick

Any chance you plan on adding an option to disable that?  This is a deal breaker for us. if you don't plan on doing it soon I will have to go back to Hulu. that does allow us to disable it.

@Peskie 

Don't hold your breath waiting for that feature. If it's a deal-breaker, then you'll want to switch services. 

So, every other streaming service, running on mobile and PC devices, in the world allows you to disable any sleep timer, except DirectTV. Because???

Not much help are you? I've noticed the same in many of your comments. 

Nature of AT&T being lazy since other streaming services don't have the problem. 

Wanna bet.

@CharlieEzz 

There is no solution here. As you surmised this is a Directv Stream software glitch. The only thing to do is let the app know you are still watching.

Why so defensive whether someone thinks there is a glitch in the app? 

@CharlieEzz 

"Not much help are you? I've noticed the same in many of your comments."

We've all noticed. Some of these 'ACES' and 'EXPERTS' are downright cantankerous. 

@Catskills_Dan 

Be careful. When talking about the whizzerds use you whispering Joe voice.

@chasf00 

Mighty thin skin, huh?