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Credair
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Screensaver Content

Not sure if this has been talked about before already, but what type of media can be put into a screensaver other then just,
images ? say like xml, .js, gif, or even a video file for repeat ? been looking for a long time and can't find anything
that says, what a screensaver can have in the packaging of the file,  or can i redirect me screensaver to play a video
online like a reg channel ?
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renojim
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Screensaver Content

Screensavers can't use audio or video components (with the exception of roAudioResource).
https://sdkdocs.roku.com/display/sdkdoc/Screensavers

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