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tghedlin
Channel Surfer
9 months ago

Backdrops Activation time

I believe Backdrops will only activates after 30 or 60 minutes of idle. Is there a reason for the long times? I'd like to see it activate quicker similar to the screen saver.

screensaver & theme

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  • RokuJechealR's avatar
    RokuJechealR
    Retired Moderator
    8 months ago

    Hi tghedlin,

    Thanks for being part of the Roku Community!

    We wanted you to know the backdrop picture interval. If you set the interval to 1 minute, it will automatically revert to 10 minutes. This is by design to prevent screen burn-in, particularly on models like the TCL Roku TV.

    Roku recommends keeping the 10-minute default for optimal screen protection.

    However, to be extra cautious, Backdrops is designed with additional OLED burn-in protections. If your Roku device detects you have an OLED panel or if the panel type is unknown, then the image duration is automatically set to rotate after 5 minutes per image.

    For references, visit our Support article on how to use Backdrops on your Roku streaming devices.

    Regards,
    Chel