I cannot change my device’s Chroma effects when the PC is on idle, locked, or sleep mode

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This is an article on what to do if you cannot change your device’s Chroma effects when the PC is on sleep mode, standby, or locked.

Currently, you cannot customize the lighting effects on Razer devices when they are in idle, locked, or sleep mode. Please see below for examples.

  • When you force the PC into sleep mode or lock it via Windows > Power > Sleep or by pressing the Windows key + L:

    • All devices will revert to the default Chroma effect. Usually, this is the spectrum cycling effect.

    • Windows puts all apps into sleep mode and Razer Synapse cannot implement your “SWITCH OFF SCREEN” settings.

  • If you let the PC go into idle or sleep on its own:

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