A screen saver can protect the Sharp TV panel from image retention by turning the screen’s image automatically if the TV is idle for some time. The screensaver feature is available on all Sharp TV models, except the old Smart TV running Aquos Net+ operating system. In this article, we explain the process of enabling screensavers on all Sharp TVs.
How to Turn On Screen Saver on Sharp TV
The procedure for turning on the screensaver will differ for each Sharp TV based on its operating system, which is discussed below.
Sharp Android TV
1. Turn on your Sharp Android TV using the remote controller.
2. Hit the Home button on the TV remote and tap the Settings icon on the screen.
3. From the pop-up menu, tap Device Preferences.
4. Drag down and select the Screen Saver option. Click the screensaver art name option.
5. Hit on the When to Start option. Pick a time from the given list to activate the screen saver on your Android TV.
Finally, this will enable the screen saver on your Sharp TV. It will start to display once the user is inactive for the set duration time.
Note: To disable the screensaver feature on Sharp Android TV, go to Settings → Device Preferences → Screen Saver → Turn screen off.
Sharp Google TV
1. Switch on your Sharp Google TV with the remote.
2. Hit the Profile icon on the home screen and choose the Settings option.
3. On the following menu, select System and choose Ambient Mode.
4. Tap Start Now to view the screen saver on your TV.
5. In the Ambient Mode settings section, there are three options, namely Google Photos, Art Gallery, and Experimental.
6. Choose anyone from the list to set as a screensaver on your Sharp Google TV.
Note: You can also navigate under the More Settings tab to customize screen saver settings, including Slideshow Speed, Time, Portrait Google Photos, and more.
To turn off the screen saver on Sharp Google TV, go to Settings → System → About. Scroll down, select Android TV OS build, and click OK seven times. Go back to the System section, click Developer Options, and enable Stay Awake.
Sharp Roku TV
1. Press the Power button on the Sharp Roku TV to turn it on.
2. Then, navigate to Settings on the home screen.
3. Select the Theme option in this section.
3. Next, tap the Screensavers option.
4. Finally, you can choose any of the given themes based on your wish.
Tip! You can purchase customized screen savers under the Popular Screen Savers section. Select your screen saver and click on Get Screensaver to add it to your collection.
5. After that, scroll and click on Set as Screensaver.
6. Further, go back and choose the Wait time for the screen saver and click OK.
Note: To disable the screensaver or define the wait time, go to Theme → Screensaver wait time → Select the amount of wait time (or) choose Disable → Tap OK on the remote.
How to Fix Screensaver Not Showing on Sharp Smart TV
Whenever the screensaver fails to show on your Sharp TV screen after a particular time interval, refer to the solutions below to fix it.
- First, check the START TIME you have set for the screensaver. If it is 1 hour or 2 hours, the screensaver will appear only after the time you have set. If you want the screensaver to appear immediately, you need to click Start Now or the lowest time, like 5 Minutes, etc.
- Sometimes, the screensaver will not be displayed due to firmware bugs or malfunctions. To resolve this problem, you need to restart or update your Sharp TV. Then, try setting up the wallpaper again.
- If the issue still continues, reset the Sharp TV to factory settings and enable the screensaver again. This method is not recommended as it involves deleting all the data from your TV. Proceed with the reset method at your own risk.
FAQ
Yes. You can set personalized photos from Google Photos as a screensaver on Sharp Google TV.
