[GH-ISSUE #122] macOS server screensaver fires when using other screen #94

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opened 2026-05-05 05:14:29 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 2 comments

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Originally created by @rurbina on GitHub (Sep 3, 2018).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/122

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Server: macOS 10.13 High Sierra
Client: Windows 10

Barrier Version

2.1.0

Steps to reproduce bug

Enable screensaver sync and screensaver timer on the Mac
Work normally on the Windows screen (client) but don't move the mouse back to the server.
When screensaver timer runs out, screensaver engages on the Mac as if you weren't using the machine.

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I can live with it if I disable the screensaver or set it to a very long time (obviously). I made an Automation Service to start the screensaver and set it to a hotkey, and it syncs properly with the Windows side.

I never used Barrier (nor Synergy) on a Mac server before, so I don't know if it's an old bug or if there are any workarounds.

Originally created by @rurbina on GitHub (Sep 3, 2018). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/122 ### Operating Systems ### Server: macOS 10.13 High Sierra Client: Windows 10 ### Barrier Version ### 2.1.0 ### Steps to reproduce bug ### 1. Enable screensaver sync and screensaver timer on the Mac 2. Work normally on the Windows screen (client) but don't move the mouse back to the server. 3. When screensaver timer runs out, screensaver engages on the Mac as if you weren't using the machine. ### Other info ### I can live with it if I disable the screensaver or set it to a very long time (obviously). I made an Automation Service to start the screensaver and set it to a hotkey, and it syncs properly with the Windows side. I never used Barrier (nor Synergy) on a Mac server before, so I don't know if it's an old bug or if there are any workarounds.

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gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:14:34 -06:00

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@walker0643 commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2018):

Can another Mac user confirm this behavior?

@walker0643 commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2018): Can another Mac user confirm this behavior?

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:14:37 -06:00

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@alsobrsp commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2019):

I can confirm. Linux server with Mac client.
Server: 2.3.2-Release-00000000, build: 2019/10/06, Debian package
Client: 2.3.2-Release-210c2b70, build: 2019/10/03, From Github

@alsobrsp commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2019): I can confirm. Linux server with Mac client. Server: 2.3.2-Release-00000000, build: 2019/10/06, Debian package Client: 2.3.2-Release-210c2b70, build: 2019/10/03, From Github

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