Enplug Screensaver for Mac

For information on using the Enplug Screensaver on Windows, see this article.

The Enplug Screensaver allows you to set your Enplug Content URL as your Mac Screensaver. This feature can be accessed from any location, allowing remote employees to view your Enplug content.

Note: Every actively running instance of the Screensaver will require a license. If you have no available licenses on your account, you won't be able to view the content. 

Downloading and Installing the Enplug Screensaver

To download and install the Enplug Screensaver:

1. Download the installer for the Enplug Screensaver Software.
2. Double-click on the downloaded .zip file.
3. Open the new Screen Saver file that was created.
4. Click Install in the System Preferences window.
5. After setup is completed, the Mac will need access to the internet to function.

Note: If you're installing on multiple computers, follow Enterprise Configuration steps.

Copying the Content URL

You must copy the Content URL from a Display Group to complete the Screensaver setup process.

To do so:

1. Log into Enplug.
2. Click the Display Group drop-down in the top menu, then select the group you'd like to use. 
3. Copy the Content URL.

Setting up the Enplug Screensaver

To set up the Enplug Screensaver:

1. After installing, a Desktop & Screen Saver window will open.
2. Select the Enplug Screensaver.
3. Click Screen Saver Options.
4. Paste the Content URL.
5. Click Ok.

Enterprise Configuration

You can use these pre-made scripts to install and manage properties for the Enplug Screensaver. These scripts can be downloaded here.

Note: To install, the screensaver file needs to be in the same directory as the scripts.

Below are examples of the scripts and their functions. Replace the example URL with your specific Content URL:

• installEnplugScreensaver.sh https://player.enplug.com/#/display/abcdef/123456

  Installs the Screensaver. The Screensaver will be available through the “Desktop & Screensaver” pane in System Preferences. Requires root password.

• installAndDisableScreensaver.sh https://player.enplug.com/#/display/abcdef/123456

  Installs the Enplug Screensaver and removes the “Desktop and Screensaver” pane from System Preferences, thus preventing the change of a Screensaver. Requires root password.

• installAndLock.sh https://player.enplug.com/#/display/abcdef/123456

  Installs the Enplug Screensaver and locks the URL field inside the configuration window. Requires root password.

For questions or concerns, please reach out to our Support Team at support@spectrio.com.