Keep Screen On Mac

Stop your Mac display from sleeping. Use the in-browser wake lock, or adjust your settings with the steps below.

Bereit. Wählen Sie eine Dauer und drücken Sie Start.

macOS dims and sleeps the display based on your Lock Screen and Battery/Power settings. Adjust these or use a browser wake lock per task.

The tool above works in Safari and Chromium browsers that support the Screen Wake Lock API.

Change display sleep on Mac

  1. 1

    Open System Settings

    Go to System Settings → Lock Screen.

  2. 2

    Adjust timers

    Increase 'Turn display off when inactive'.

  3. 3

    Use the tool

    Or press Start above to keep the screen on in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

Where are display sleep settings on Mac?

System Settings → Lock Screen, and Battery/Power for more options.

Does the wake lock work on Mac?

Yes in current Safari and Chromium browsers.

Is there a built-in way?

Amphetamine and caffeinate exist, but the browser tool needs no install.

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