Mi Box occasionally doesn't turn on.

by hydraSlav

I have a problem where on many occasions (though not consistent), the Mi Box just doesn't turn on.

TV is on, input is correct, but there is no signal. Tried mashing the Mi Box remote power button many times. Tried holding it. Tried holding the back and circle buttons together. Nothing happens. I have to unplug and reconnect the power cable to the box.

As far as I can tell, my TV doesn't support proper CEC (or at least it doesn't see Mi Box as an available device). The Mi Box is turned off using Harmony Hub

Any suggestions?

Any ways to look at some logs?

Edit:

Seems like a common problem. So how about using a smart outlet controlled by Harmony or Google Home? How bad is physical power cycling for this box?

bgdg1968

Try smashing any button but the power on the mibox remote

dieterdengler

I dont have a solution, but the same thing happens to me.

MrStruggleSnuggle

Yeh that happens to me with mine too, has from day 1. Have to pull the power to get it to work. Very annoying.

FairJuliet

Happens to me too, loved the MiBox at first but it's a pain now. Between powering on and Netflix

Abraxas69
  1. Click "Home" button (small one with a circle)
  2. If MiBox still sleeps turn on your tv / switch to mibox hdmi source
  3. MiBox should turn on.