This article explains how to configure the Screen Saver and Lock Screen on your Portable TV.
These two features serve different purposes and may affect each other depending on your settings
Overview
● Screen Saver:
Used to display photos, clocks, or other visual content when the device is idle.
● Lock Screen:
Used to protect device access and prevent unauthorized use.
⚠️ Important:
Enabling the lock screen may interfere with the normal operation of the screen saver.
If your device is mainly used for display purposes (calendar, photo frame, message board, etc.), it is recommended to keep the lock screen disabled.
Part 1: How to Set Up or Change the Screen Saver
The screen saver allows your Portable TV to display content automatically when it is not actively in use.
Screen Saver Settings Path
You can access the Screensaver settings using either of the following methods:
Method 1: Through System Settings
Settings → Device Preferences → Screen Saver
Method 2: From the Home Screen
On the Home screen, tap the Screen Saver app icon to enter the Screensaver settings directly.
How to Choose a Screen Saver Type
1. Open Settings
2. Tap Screen Saver
3. Select one of the available screen saver options
Available Screen Saver Types
System
● Scene – Animated visual themes provided by the system
● Picture – Displays photos as a slideshow
● Clock – Shows a clock while the device is idle
● Record Player – Displays music playback visuals
● Dashboard – Shows an information dashboard
● Apolosign Calendar – Displays calendar content from Apolosign
Third-Party
● Google Calendar – Displays events from your Google Calendar
● Google Photos – Displays photos from your Google Photos library
Tap any option to apply it as your screen saver.
General Screen Saver Options
● Calendar Widget
Available under Scene, Picture, Clock, and Google Photos.
You can choose Simplified to display the calendar widget, or None to hide it.
● When to start
Set how long the device must remain inactive before the screen saver starts
(for example, After 5 minutes of inactivity).
● Media sounds
Turn sound effects or media audio on or off during screen saver playback.
Common Questions About Screensavers
1. How to Set Local Photos as a Screensaver
After entering the Screensaver settings page:
Under Screensaver, select Picture
Go to Settings
Set Picture Source to Local Gallery
Tap Edit Local Media
Tap the “＋” button at the bottom to add the photos you want to use
Once added, the selected photos will be used as your screensaver
Set the Playback Interval to complete the setup
2. How to Set Google Photos as a Screensaver
After entering the Screensaver settings page:
Under Screensaver, select Google Photos
Go to Settings
Configure the following options as needed:
General
Only use Wi-Fi for data
Photos fill screen
Animated zoom effect
Choose the photo source for your screensaver
For example, you can select:A specific Google Photos album
A synced album
Other available photo collections
Once configured, your Google Photos will automatically play as the screensaver.
Part 2: How to Set Up or Change the Lock Screen
The lock screen is designed to protect your device and restrict access.
Lock Screen Settings Path
Settings → Security & Privacy → Device unlock → Set a screen lock
Steps to Set a Lock Screen
1. Open Settings
2. Go to Security & Privacy
3. Select Device unlock
4. Tap Set a screen lock
5. Choose a lock method and complete the setup
Available Lock Screen Options
● None-No lock screen
● Swipe to unlock, no security verificationPattern
● Unlock using a drawn patternPIN
● Unlock using a numeric PINPassword
Steps to Remove the Lock Screen
Open Settings
Go to Security & Privacy
Select Device unlock
Tap Screen lock
Choose None
Confirm your selection to complete the change
Once None is selected, the lock screen will be disabled and the device will unlock directly without any security verification.
Important Notes About Screen Saver & Lock Screen
● When a lock screen is enabled, the screen saver may not display as expected.
● Lock screen security features can prevent automatic display behavior.
● For users who rely on the device as a family display, digital calendar, or photo frame, keeping the lock screen disabled is strongly recommended.
Summary
● Use Screen Saver to display content when the device is idle.
● Use Lock Screen only when device security is required.
● For optimal screen saver performance, keep the lock screen disabled whenever possible.