Why do I have red light on back side of mi box?

by MinerAlum

Have original mi box.

There is always a red light shining from the backside of the unit even when pwer is off.

Can you advise please?

ctriaan

Optical out

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That's the optical S/PDIF port (for digital audio output like PCM 2.0, Dolby Digital and DTS) and it can't be turned off.

The normal form factor has a bigger connector with a cover on on top but that form factor doesn't allow to have a cover.

Bart11

I believe that is for optical audio.