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Keep the Display Awake During Big Box Screensaver Mode

Add an optional setting to prevent Windows from turning off the monitor or TV while Big Box Screensaver Mode is running.

Currently, Windows can turn off the display based on its configured power settings, even when Big Box is actively showing videos or animations in Screensaver Mode. This can interrupt users who intentionally use the screensaver as a continuous visual display, such as in arcade cabinets or showcase setups.

While Big Box already includes settings related to computer sleep, these do not specifically control the separate Windows display-off timeout.

Requirements

  • Add a Prevent Display Sleep During Screensaver option to Big Box settings

  • When enabled, prevent Windows from automatically turning off the display while Screensaver Mode is active

  • Restore normal Windows display timeout behavior immediately after Screensaver Mode ends

  • Keep this setting separate from existing computer sleep options

  • Respect manual sleep actions, monitor power buttons, and closing Big Box

  • Consider extending the same optional behavior to Attract Mode

This should be an opt-in feature, allowing users who want continuous screensaver playback to keep their displays active without changing their system-wide Windows power settings.

Users who prefer their monitors to turn off automatically for energy savings or to reduce potential display burn-in should be able to retain the existing behavior.

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  • AstroBob changed status to Open To Community
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    Nov 10

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    Hi there!

    Thanks so much for submitting this request and for taking the time to explain your use case, that context is always super helpful.

    We’ve gone ahead and fleshed out the main idea using the info you provided, and are opening it up to the community for further discussion and feedback. Please let us know if this fleshed-out version doesn’t match your original intended request.

    Feel free to let us know if you have any extra thoughts, examples, or edge cases you think might be relevant!

    Cheers,
    The LaunchBox team