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What is the Fugo Screensaver?
Fugo Screensaver is a Windows feature that turns any shared-use PC into a digital signage display when it’s idle.
When the computer is not in use, Windows automatically launches the Fugo Screensaver. It displays the exact same content as your regular Fugo player app - in fullscreen, borderless mode 0 making it look just like a dedicated signage screen.
As soon as someone returns and interacts with the computer, the screensaver exits and the normal Windows session resumes.
This makes it ideal for:
Office PCs that sit idle during lunch or after hours
Shared or reception desk computers
Conference room PCs used for presentations or video calls
Any Windows machine that doubles as both a work computer and a display
⚠️ The Screensaver is not intended for dedicated signage devices that run content 24/7. For always-on displays, we recommend using the standard Fugo player application.
How does the Fugo screensaver work?
The Screensaver launches automatically when Windows reaches its idle timeout.
It loads
player.fugo.aiin a fullscreen, always-on-top window with no visible cursor.From the viewer’s perspective, it looks identical to a normal Fugo display.
It automatically reuses the authentication from the installed Fugo player - no separate pairing is required.
When the user returns, the Screensaver exits on:
Double-click
Double-tap of any key
Pressing the ESC key
Unlike the regular Fugo player app, the Screensaver only runs while the PC is idle. Each time it starts, it performs a fresh load of content rather than resuming from where it left off.
Notes & limitations
Windows 10 and 11 only
The Screensaver runs only when the PC is idle
It is not designed for always-on signage devices
Each device using Screensaver counts as a Fugo screen license
The device must be powered on and logged in for the Screensaver to activate
How to set up the Fugo Screensaver on Windows
Requirements
You will need:
A Windows 10 or Windows 11 device
Administrative access to install software
An active Fugo account. If you haven’t already registered on Fugo CMS, go to https://fugo.ai/app to start your 14-day free trial.
The Screensaver requires the Fugo player app to be installed on the same machine.
Download and install the Fugo Player
The installer will:
Install the Fugo Player
Install and register the Fugo Screensaver with Windows
Automatically set Fugo as the active Windows screensaver
No manual registry changes are required.
1. Download the latest Windows installer from here.
2. Locate the downloaded installer file.
3. Double-click to launch the setup wizard.
4. Choose which user the player will be installed for
5. Chose which directory the player will be installed to
6. Let the installer finish installing the Fugo Player
7. Once the installer is done, you can press finish and run the Fugo Player.
The Fugo player will start up. You'll use this pairing PIN to connect your screen to Fugo CMS so that you can manage your content and your screen, covered in the next section.
Pair your device to Fugo CMS
1. Log in to your account or start a free trial at fugo.ai/app.
2. Navigate to the Screens page and click Add screen.
3. Select the type of screen this is. You can either select Physical screen here or Test screen.
4. Enter the pairing pin in the space provided.
5. Give your screen a name and click Continue.
6. Add an address (if you want to be able to view your screens in Fugo's map view) and set the orientation if it's different from the standard landscape setting.
7. Assign any labels or custom screen properties to your screen. Click Save details when you're done.
Your screen is now paired to Fugo and will be listed on your Screens page.
Set the idle timeout to activate the Fugo Screensaver
To control when the Screensaver activates:
1. Press the Windows Button or start and chose settings
2. In the search bar at the top, search for Screen saver.
3. Ensure Fugo Screensaver is selected.
4. Set the Wait: X minutes value to your preferred idle time.
This determines how long the PC must be idle before Fugo content begins playing.
To test the settings without waiting for the screensaver :
Open the Screen Saver Settings panel.
Click Preview.
5. Click Apply, then OK.
When activated:
Fugo content will display fullscreen.
Moving the mouse or pressing a key will exit the Screensaver and return to Windows.
Changing the power options (optional)
If you want the Fugo Player Screensaver to run without the screen turning off or the player device going into standby mode, you will need to configure the power settings. To do this:
1. Go to the Settings app through:
Windows 11: Select Start -> Settings (gear icon) -> System -> Power & battery.
Windows 10: Select Start -> Settings -> System -> Power & sleep.
💡 You can also access this setting from the screensaver settings menu via change power settings button.
2. Find the active power plan and press Change plan settings
3. Change the following settings:
Turn off the display: This determines the idle time after which player will turn off the display
Put the computer to sleep: This determines the idle time after which player will Put the computer to sleep
Setting both fields to 'Never' ensures that the player remains operational regardless of any external factors. You can also adjust these settings to your preference if you would like to configure specific timeout intervals.
How to uninstall the Fugo Screensaver
Remove only the Fugo Screensaver
1. Press the Windows Button or go to Start Menu and chose Settings (gear icon)
2. In the search bar at the top, search for Screen saver and open Change Screensaver.
3. You can select None or any other screensaver option to stop Fugo Player screensaver from starting.
Remove the Fugo Player and Fugo Screensaver
1. Go to the Settings app through:
Windows 11: Select Start -> Settings (gear icon) -> Apps
Windows 10: Select Start -> Settings -> Apps
2. Find the Fugo Player in the list
3. Select the Fugo Player and Press Uninstall
An uninstallation pop up will appear.
4. Click Next and the player will begin uninstallation process.
5. Once the uninstaller is done, you can press the Finish button to close the uninstaller.
This removes both the Player and Screensaver and restores your previous Windows screensaver (or disables screensaver if none was previously set).
Need more help?
If you need any help with setup or deploying the Fugo Screensaver across multiple devices, you can always contact our support team at support@fugo.ai.
Happy publishing!