Stop the screensaver!

[markiper]

So here is how I was able to fix my issue with the screen saver. I started this project following the tutorial from here:

https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/wiki/Jessie-Lite-Installation-Guide

When you get to the Disable the ScreenSaver portion of the article, instead of changing the autostart file under

/etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE/autostart

You should modify the autostart file under ~/.config/lxsession/LXDE/autostart

sudo nano ~/.config/lxsession/LXDE/autostart

Comment the first 3 lines (using a #), then add the same three lines listed in the tutorial. The final autostart file after all modifications should look similar to:

#@lxpanel --profile LXDE
#@pcmanfm --desktop --profile LXDE
#@xscreensaver -no-splash

@xset s noblack
@xset s off
@xset -dpms

Once that is done, follow the instructions to modify the lightdm.conf file:

sudo nano /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf

[SeatDefaults]
xserver-command=X -s 0 -dpms

Save the changes, reboot your raspberry pi (I am using an RPi3), and the screen saver is gone for good. Hopefully this helps someone else having the same issue.

[cowboysdude]

@frog said in Stop the screensaver!:

There’s no need for that attitude. Please desist as this is a forum for helping people. I also had this problem so it isn’t isolated. It may not be possible to add a keyboard and mouse to the screen and use the screensaver utility.

Attitude? Oh you haven’t seen my attitude… just making a simple suggestion where there doesn’t need a case made out of it. It’s THE simplest way for NON programmers to do it…

[rcollie]

I realize how (super) old this topic is, but for anyone who stumbles across it and still dealing with this, xscreensaver really is the easiest solution.

sudo apt-get install xscreensaver

Just change the screen saver in there to no screen saver, and you’re sorted.

[PaulB]

Hey guys,

there is another option on disabling the screensaver, which worked perfectly for me.
Just disable the screensaver in the option menu of debian.

Hope this helps someone :)

[BlackTalon]

Revived again. I have xscreensaver installed and the screensaver disabled. It still blanks the screen after a day.

[Chris]

Hello,

After a total reinstall of the recent raspberry to integrate Google Assist Pi, I also have the same problem.

After watching, I end up with an empty screen after about 6 hours. I am forced to restart MagicMirror via the MMM-Remote-Control module.
On the other hand I do not have xsceensaver of installed but the modification of the lines of command indicated in the wiki of installation of MM

I did not experience this problem before. The only difference between my two installations is the 2.3.1 update of MagicMirror.
Would it affect?

Regards,

[Gabev]

I had the same problem where. I stumbled across this thread, check out the answer given by JimmyN… it helped me at least.

[m0111k]

@cowboysdude tried that, screen still went standby… any clue for fix?
ps im newb here, how can i remove xscreensaver when it doesnt work? Thanks

[Mykle1]

@m0111k said in Stop the screensaver!:

ps im newb here, how can i remove xscreensaver when it doesnt work? Thanks

sudo apt-get remove xscreensaver

However, I don’t think xscreensaver is capable of putting your display into standby. That is likely your system or settings.

[Anthony]

@Mykle1
Is there any possibillity that Lucy interacts somehow with the screen saver? I am asking this because I have installed xscreensaver and working good but if I have lucy enabled I get the black screen and I must move the mouse to sho the MM again. Just a thought!