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Screensaver mode - Chooses the screensaver.
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Settings - Allows control of such things as Screensaver dim level which controls how much the screen dims when the screensaver is set to dim mode and Slideshow folder, which determines what pictures to use when the screensaver is set to Slideshow mode.


Preview - Allows you to preview the selected screensaver.
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Screensaver time - Allows you to set the amount of idle time required before displaying the screensaver.


Use visualization if playing audio - With this option enabled, Kodi will start the selected visualization instead of displaying the screensaver if music is being played.
= General =
Conversely if you wish not to have a visualization while playing audio, uncheck this option and visualizations will be disabled.
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Note: If a screensaver is active you will still get the screensaver after the preset time has elapsed for screensaver to kick in
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Use dim if paused during video playback - With this option enabled, Kodi will dim the display when media is paused, Not valid for the "Dim" screensaver mode.
; {{see also|HOW-TO:Screensaver_addon|label 1=How To: Create your own Screensaver}}
{{collapse top|Available Screensaver add-ons (click 'expand' to view)}}
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== Screensaver mode ==
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|- valign="top"
| width=120px | {{nowrap|'''Settings level:'''}}
| Basic
|- valign="top"
| '''Description:'''
| Select the screensaver to use. <br>
The "Dim" screensaver is enabled by default and assists in preventing screen burn-in.<br>
If another screensaver is installed, the dim screensaver will still be used when fullscreen video playback is paused or a dialogue box is open.
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== Settings ==
{|
|- valign="top"
| width=120px | {{nowrap|'''Settings level:'''}}
| Standard
|- valign="top"
| '''Description:'''
| Adjust screensaver specific settings.
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== Preview ==
{|
|- valign="top"
| width=120px | {{nowrap|'''Settings level:'''}}
| Standard
|- valign="top"
| '''Description:'''
| Preview the selected screensaver. Useful when adjusting settings.
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== Wait time ==
{|
|- valign="top"
| width=120px | {{nowrap|'''Settings level:'''}}
| Basic
|- valign="top"
| '''Description:'''
| Set the inactivity time before displaying the screensaver.
|}
 
 
 
== Use visualisation if playing audio ==
{|
|- valign="top"
| width=120px | {{nowrap|'''Settings level:'''}}
| Basic
|- valign="top"
| '''Description:'''
| If music is being played, the selected visualisation will be started instead of displaying the screensaver.<br>
|}
 
 
 
== Use dim if paused during video playback ==
{|
|- valign="top"
| width=120px | {{nowrap|'''Settings level:'''}}
| Standard
|- valign="top"
| '''Description:'''
| If a video is paused for the Wait Time set above, the screen will dim to help reduce screen burn-in.<br>
If the selected screensaver is the default "Dim" screensaver, this option is not accessible and is enabled by default.
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= References =
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[[Category:Settings]]

Latest revision as of 03:17, 17 January 2023

Home icon grey.png   ▶ Settings ▶ Interface ▶ Screensaver



General

  • Settings-Interface-Screensaver.jpg
See also: How To: Create your own Screensaver
Available Screensaver add-ons (click 'expand' to view)


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.
If another screensaver is installed, the dim screensaver will still be used when fullscreen video playback is paused or a dialogue box is open.


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.


Use visualisation if playing audio

Settings level: Basic
Description: If music is being played, the selected visualisation will be started instead of displaying the screensaver.


Use dim if paused during video playback

Settings level: Standard
Description: If a video is paused for the Wait Time set above, the screen will dim to help reduce screen burn-in.

If the selected screensaver is the default "Dim" screensaver, this option is not accessible and is enabled by default.


References



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