Dim the screen after a period of inactivity¶
If the screen should be dimmed to save power when the computer is idle.
- Type: dconf 
- Key: /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/power/idle-dim 
- Default: true 
Note: default system value is used for “Not Configured” and enforced if “Disabled”.
Supported on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 24.10, 25.04.
Metadata
| Element | Value | 
|---|---|
| Location | Computer Policies -> Ubuntu -> Client management -> Power Management -> Dim the screen after a period of inactivity | 
| Registry Key | Software\Policies\Ubuntu\dconf\org\gnome\settings-daemon\plugins\power\idle-dim | 
| Element type | boolean | 
| Class: | Machine | 
