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kbailey1234
Reel Rookie
2 years ago
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Do screensavers use data?

I just changed my screensaver from Roku City to the ocean. I was curious if the screensavers use data since they're on even when my tv is off.

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  • renojim's avatar
    renojim
    2 years ago

    I'm pretty sure that one doesn't.  The ones that display photos or some kind of real time information will download the photos or periodically update their information, for example if it's a weather screensaver.  The Roku screensavers that have little ads floating by probably download those little ads periodically.

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  • renojim's avatar
    renojim
    Community Streaming Expert
    2 years ago

    Some do,  but most probably don't.  By "ocean", are you referring to the aquarium?

    • kbailey1234's avatar
      kbailey1234
      Reel Rookie
      2 years ago

      Yes, the aquarium. I’m really enjoying it. Is there a way to tell if they use data?

      • renojim's avatar
        renojim
        Community Streaming Expert
        2 years ago

        I'm pretty sure that one doesn't.  The ones that display photos or some kind of real time information will download the photos or periodically update their information, for example if it's a weather screensaver.  The Roku screensavers that have little ads floating by probably download those little ads periodically.