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Adjust the settings of the {{kodi}} screensaver, or download and install a new screensaver
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== General ==
; {{see also|Category:Screensaver_add-ons|label 1=List of Screensavers}}
; {{see also|HOW-TO:Screensaver_addon|label 1=How To: Create your own Screensaver}}




= General =


=== Screensaver mode ===
 
== Screensaver mode ==
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| Select the screensaver to be installed. <br>
| Select the screensaver to use. <br>
The "Dim" screensaver is enabled by default and will be forced when fullscreen video playback is paused or a dialogue box is active and may also prevent other screenaver add-ons from operating in these two scenarios. It will assist in preventing screen burn-in.
The "Dim" screensaver is enabled by default and assists in preventing screen burn-in.
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=== Settings ===
== Settings ==
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| Select to change the screensaver specific settings. Which options are available for configuration depends on the features provided by the screensaver add-on.
| Adjust screensaver specific settings.
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=== Preview ===
== Preview ==
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=== Wait time ===
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=== Use visualisation if playing audio ===
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== Disable screensaver when playing audio ==
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| If music is being played, the selected visualisation will be started instead of displaying the screensaver.<br>
| When enabled (default) and music, audiobooks or other audio files are being played, the above selected screensaver will not activate. This prevents interference when other visuals are being used, such as the Artist Slideshow add-on.<ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/22974</ref>
Note: If a screensaver is enabled here, the screensaver will display after the Wait Time has elapsed.
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=== Use dim if paused during video playback ===
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== Use dim if paused during video playback ==
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| If a video is paused for the Wait Time set above, the screen will dim to help reduce the possibility of screen burn-in.<br>
| If a video is paused the Dim screensaver will activate after the Wait Time has elapsed.<br/>
If the selected screensaver is the default "Dim" screensaver, this option is not accessible and is enabled by default.
When the Screensaver mode is set to Dim, this option is greyed as it is enabled by default.
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= See also =
{{see also|HOW-TO:Screensaver_addon|label 1=How To: Create your own Screensaver}}
Available screensavers for {{kodi}} v21 Omega:
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= References =
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Latest revision as of 02:56, 2 May 2024

  ▶ Settings ▶ Interface ▶ Screensaver




General

Screensaver mode

Settings level: Basic
Description: Select the screensaver to use.

The "Dim" screensaver is enabled by default and assists in preventing screen burn-in.


Settings

Settings level: Standard
Description: Adjust screensaver specific settings.


Preview

Settings level: Standard
Description: Preview the selected screensaver. Useful when adjusting settings.


Wait time

Settings level: Basic
Description: Set the inactivity time before displaying the screensaver.


Audio

Disable screensaver when playing audio

Settings level: Basic
Description: When enabled (default) and music, audiobooks or other audio files are being played, the above selected screensaver will not activate. This prevents interference when other visuals are being used, such as the Artist Slideshow add-on.[1]


Video

Use dim if paused during video playback

Settings level: Standard
Description: If a video is paused the Dim screensaver will activate after the Wait Time has elapsed.

When the Screensaver mode is set to Dim, this option is greyed as it is enabled by default.


See also

See also: How To: Create your own Screensaver


Available screensavers for Kodi v21 Omega:

Available Screensaver

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References

  1. ↑ https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/22974



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