Keep Screen On Mac

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

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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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