How to Keep Your Screen from Turning Off

Tap your device to see how to set it up.

Windows

Go to Settings > System > Power & battery and set the screen and sleep timers to 'Never' to stop your screen from turning off.

Mac

Adjust the sleep timing in System Settings > Lock Screen, or use the 'Prevent automatic sleeping when the display is off' option while presenting.

Android - Developer options

Turning on 'Stay awake' in Developer options keeps your screen on while the device is charging.

When is this useful?

This setting comes in handy in situations where you need to keep watching the screen continuously, like during a presentation, a screen demo, or following a recipe while cooking.

Avoid the annoyance of a screen turning off at the worst moment

In situations like giving a presentation or cooking while following a recipe, having the auto-sleep feature kick in can be genuinely disruptive. Adjusting the setting ahead of time prevents this hassle.

Worried about camera or mic issues during a presentation too?

It's worth testing your camera and microphone ahead of time as well, since a working screen doesn't help much if the other side can't see or hear you clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to switch the setting back afterward?

Yes -- once you no longer need it, it's a good idea to restore the original setting to save battery.

Does leaving the screen on all the time cause burn-in?

OLED screens carry some risk of image retention if the same content stays on-screen for a long time, so it's best to only use this setting when you actually need it.