Power decrease based on packet type

Tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable media comprising instructions encoded therein, wherein the instructions, when executed by a first playback device, cause the first playback device to perform functions comprising:

• operating in a first power mode in which the first playback device consumes a first amount of power;
• while operating in the first power mode, (i) receiving, via a network interface of the first playback device, data packets addressed to the first playback device, and (ii) determining that at least one of the data packets comprises audio data;
• after receiving the data packets, and while operating in the first power mode, determining whether a defined time has passed since the first playback device has received a data packet comprising audio data;
• and
• in response to determining that the defined time has passed since receiving a data packet comprising audio data, transitioning from operating in the first power mode to operating in a second power mode in which the first playback device consumes a second amount of power, wherein the first amount of power is greater than the second amount of power.

A method performed by a first playback device, the method comprising:

• operating in a first power mode in which the first playback device consumes a first amount of power;
• while operating in the first power mode, (i) receiving, via a network interface of the first playback device, data packets addressed to the first playback device, and (ii) determining that at least one of the data packets comprises audio data;
• after receiving the data packets, and while operating in the first power mode, determining whether a defined time has passed since the first playback device has received a data packet comprising audio data;
• and
• in response to determining that the defined time has passed since receiving a data packet comprising audio data, transitioning from operating in the first power mode to operating in a second power mode in which the first playback device consumes a second amount of power, wherein the first amount of power is greater than the second amount of power.