Get Screensaver To Turn Screen OFF Not Just Black (DPMS Not Installed)

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Get Screensaver to Turn Screen OFF Not Just Black (DPMS Not Installed)

Discussion Category: 24.04, Screensaver

Additional Information: I've got a new install of Ubuntu 24.04 that's working well enough for me that I've now cut over to it as my primary desktop, and now I'm working through the minor issues. When the screensaver kicks in, it turns the screen black, but I'd like it to turn the screen off completely. I've checked and it seems that DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) is not installed on my system.

Understanding DPMS and Screensaver

DPMS is a protocol that allows the operating system to control the power consumption of monitors. It's commonly used to turn off the monitor after a certain period of inactivity. However, in my case, DPMS is not installed, which means I need to find an alternative solution to turn off the screen when the screensaver kicks in.

Alternative Solutions

There are a few alternative solutions that I've found to turn off the screen when the screensaver kicks in. Here are a few options:

1. Using xset

One option is to use the xset command to turn off the screen. This command is part of the X Window System and can be used to control various aspects of the display. To turn off the screen, you can use the following command:

xset dpms force off

This command will turn off the screen immediately. However, you may want to add a delay before turning off the screen. You can do this by using the xset command with the dpms option and a delay value. For example:

xset dpms force off 10

This will turn off the screen after a 10-second delay.

2. Using gnome-tweak-tool

Another option is to use the gnome-tweak-tool to configure the screensaver settings. This tool allows you to customize various aspects of the GNOME desktop, including the screensaver settings. To turn off the screen when the screensaver kicks in, you can follow these steps:

  1. Install the gnome-tweak-tool package if you haven't already:
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool
  1. Launch the gnome-tweak-tool and navigate to the "Screensaver" section.
  2. Select the "Blank screen" option and set the "Blank after" value to the desired time.
  3. Select the "Turn off display" option and set the "Turn off display after" value to the desired time.

3. Using dconf-editor

Another option is to use the dconf-editor to configure the screensaver settings. This tool allows you to edit the configuration settings of various applications, including the GNOME desktop. To turn off the screen when the screensaver kicks in, you can follow these steps:

  1. Install the dconf-editor package if you haven't already:
sudo apt-get install dconf-editor
  1. Launch the dconf-editor and navigate to the "org.gnome.desktop.session" section.
  2. Select the "idle-delay" key and set its value to the desired time.
  3. Select the "idle-dim" key and set its value to "false".
  4. Select the "idle-activation-enabled" key and set its value to "true".

Conclusion

In conclusion, there are several alternative solutions to turn off the screen when the screensaver kicks in on Ubuntu 24.04. These solutions include using the xset command, the gnome-tweak-tool, and the dconf-editor. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to turn off the screen when the screensaver kicks in, even if DPMS is not installed on your system.

Troubleshooting

If you're experiencing issues with the screensaver not turning off the screen, there are a few things you can try:

  • Make sure that the xset command is installed and working correctly.
  • Check that the gnome-tweak-tool and dconf-editor packages are installed and working correctly.
  • Try setting the "Blank screen" option to a shorter time value to see if it makes a difference.
  • Try setting the "Turn off display" option to a shorter time value to see if it makes a difference.

Additional Resources

If you're looking for more information on how to configure the screensaver settings on Ubuntu 24.04, here are a few additional resources you may find helpful:

  • The Ubuntu documentation on configuring the screensaver settings.
  • The GNOME documentation on configuring the screensaver settings.
  • The X Window System documentation on the xset command.

Related Articles

If you're interested in learning more about how to configure the screensaver settings on Ubuntu 24.04, here are a few related articles you may find helpful:

  • "How to Configure the Screensaver Settings on Ubuntu 24.04"
  • "How to Turn Off the Screen When the Screensaver Kicks In on Ubuntu 24.04"
  • "How to Configure the DPMS Settings on Ubuntu 24.04"
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Get Screensaver to Turn Screen OFF Not Just Black (DPMS Not Installed)

Q: What is DPMS and why is it not installed on my system?

A: DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) is a protocol that allows the operating system to control the power consumption of monitors. It's commonly used to turn off the monitor after a certain period of inactivity. However, in some cases, DPMS may not be installed on the system, which can cause issues with the screensaver not turning off the screen.

Q: How do I check if DPMS is installed on my system?

A: You can check if DPMS is installed on your system by running the following command in the terminal:

dpms

If DPMS is installed, you should see a list of available options. If it's not installed, you'll see an error message.

Q: What are the alternative solutions to turn off the screen when the screensaver kicks in?

A: There are several alternative solutions to turn off the screen when the screensaver kicks in, including:

  • Using the xset command to turn off the screen.
  • Using the gnome-tweak-tool to configure the screensaver settings.
  • Using the dconf-editor to configure the screensaver settings.

Q: How do I use the xset command to turn off the screen?

A: To use the xset command to turn off the screen, you can run the following command in the terminal:

xset dpms force off

This will turn off the screen immediately. You can also add a delay before turning off the screen by using the xset command with the dpms option and a delay value. For example:

xset dpms force off 10

This will turn off the screen after a 10-second delay.

Q: How do I use the gnome-tweak-tool to configure the screensaver settings?

A: To use the gnome-tweak-tool to configure the screensaver settings, you can follow these steps:

  1. Install the gnome-tweak-tool package if you haven't already:
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool
  1. Launch the gnome-tweak-tool and navigate to the "Screensaver" section.
  2. Select the "Blank screen" option and set the "Blank after" value to the desired time.
  3. Select the "Turn off display" option and set the "Turn off display after" value to the desired time.

Q: How do I use the dconf-editor to configure the screensaver settings?

A: To use the dconf-editor to configure the screensaver settings, you can follow these steps:

  1. Install the dconf-editor package if you haven't already:
sudo apt-get install dconf-editor
  1. Launch the dconf-editor and navigate to the "org.gnome.desktop.session" section.
  2. Select the "idle-delay" key and set its value to the desired time.
  3. Select the "idle-dim" key and set its value to "false".
  4. Select the "idle-activation-enabled" key and set its value to "true".

Q: Why is my screen not turning off when the screensaver kicks in?

A: There are several reasons why your screen may not be turning off when the screensaver kicks in, including:

  • DPMS is not installed on your system.
  • The xset command is not installed or not working correctly.
  • The gnome-tweak-tool and dconf-editor packages are not installed or not working correctly.
  • The screensaver settings are not configured correctly.

Q: How do I troubleshoot issues with the screensaver not turning off the screen?

A: To troubleshoot issues with the screensaver not turning off the screen, you can try the following:

  • Check that the xset command is installed and working correctly.
  • Check that the gnome-tweak-tool and dconf-editor packages are installed and working correctly.
  • Try setting the "Blank screen" option to a shorter time value to see if it makes a difference.
  • Try setting the "Turn off display" option to a shorter time value to see if it makes a difference.

Q: Where can I find more information on how to configure the screensaver settings on Ubuntu 24.04?

A: You can find more information on how to configure the screensaver settings on Ubuntu 24.04 by visiting the following resources:

  • The Ubuntu documentation on configuring the screensaver settings.
  • The GNOME documentation on configuring the screensaver settings.
  • The X Window System documentation on the xset command.