This PowerShell script is designed to keep your speakers active by playing a silent sound file at regular intervals. This is particularly useful for speakers that automatically enter sleep mode after a period of inactivity, potentially causing you to miss important notifications like calls.
Many speakers prioritize battery life by turning off after a predetermined time of silence. While this is a power-saving feature, it can be inconvenient if you rely on your speakers for infrequent but crucial alerts like incoming calls. This script addresses this by playing a silent sound file periodically, preventing the speaker from entering sleep mode and ensuring you don't miss notifications.
Adjustable Delay: The script allows you to customize the time between silent sound playback by modifying the $delayInMinute variable at the beginning. The default value is set to 5 minutes. Silent Sound Playback: The script utilizes a silent WAV file named silent.wav located in the same directory as the script (.). You'll need to create this WAV file beforehand using an audio editing tool. Continuous Loop: The script employs a while loop to continuously play the silent sound file at the specified interval until manually stopped.
Prevents speakers from entering sleep mode due to inactivity. Ensures you receive important notifications like calls, even if they occur infrequently. Customizable delay to match your needs.
Open PowerShell in the directory containing the script (keep-speaker-awake.ps1) and execute it using the ./keep-speaker-awake.ps1 command
To stop the script from repeatedly playing the sound and potentially exit PowerShell, press Ctrl + C simultaneously.
This script is provided as-is without warranty. While the script plays a silent sound, extremely sensitive individuals might perceive a faint clicking or popping noise depending on their speaker setup. Consider alternative approaches like adjusting your speaker's sleep timer settings if available (consult your speaker's manual).
For advanced users, you can combine it with the windows scheduler to launch the script when your computer turn on.
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