StayAwake.js | Prevents mobile browsers from sleeping and shutting down
npm install stayawake.jsPrevents mobile browsers from shutting down and the screen turning off after a set period.
Plays a silent, hidden webm/mp4 video on repeat to keep the browser window open and active.
Original code: https://github.com/richtr/NoSleep.js and: https://github.com/madeInLagny/mil-no-sleep/
* Adapted and simplified for Vue.js and other modern frameworks with module import functionality
The module must first be installed and imported in to the framework before being initiated. Once this is complete the video can be started and stopped enabling and disabling the no sleep functionality.
From command line:
npm install --save stayawake.js
Install the stayawake.js module via the npm package manager
import StayAwake from 'stayawake.js';
Import the module into framework
StayAwake.init();
Initiate the module which creates a hidden video element on the page.
StayAwake.enable();
Plays and loops the video preventing screen from shutting down.
StayAwake.disable();
Stops the video returning browser back to default state.
Currently working on Android and iOS default browsers. It is a hacky solution so might be "fixed" in the future.
Tested Dec 2019 on:
- Android Chrome Browser Pixel 2 XL
- iPhone 8
- Cordova Android app build