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On my screen, when my mac is locked it says at the top of the screen "your screen is observed". What does this mean? Am I supposed to do something?

Posted on Feb 4, 2022 3:05 AM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2022 6:45 AM

Hello frederikke289,


Thanks for taking the time to post your question to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're seeing a "Your screen is being observed" message on your login screen. We're happy to provide some details that may help.


Generally, you'll see this message, when one of the following conditions are met:

  • Screen recording is being performed:
  • A screen sharing session is in progress.
  • Third-party software is installed that may be using the content of the screen to perform an action.


Check out Control access to screen recording on Mac for help with controlling access to your Mac screen.


Some examples of third-party software that may be using the content of your screen to perform an action are listed below:


macOS Big Sur 11: Screen Recording permission – DisplayLink Support

duet - macOS 10.15 Catalina Support

Sync with PC - Sync smart lights with media | Philips Hue

Logitech G HUB Advanced Gaming Software, RGB & Game Profiles


If you've checked, and the instances above don't seem to apply, let us know.


Regards.

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Feb 5, 2022 6:45 AM in response to frederikke289

Hello frederikke289,


Thanks for taking the time to post your question to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're seeing a "Your screen is being observed" message on your login screen. We're happy to provide some details that may help.


Generally, you'll see this message, when one of the following conditions are met:

  • Screen recording is being performed:
  • A screen sharing session is in progress.
  • Third-party software is installed that may be using the content of the screen to perform an action.


Check out Control access to screen recording on Mac for help with controlling access to your Mac screen.


Some examples of third-party software that may be using the content of your screen to perform an action are listed below:


macOS Big Sur 11: Screen Recording permission – DisplayLink Support

duet - macOS 10.15 Catalina Support

Sync with PC - Sync smart lights with media | Philips Hue

Logitech G HUB Advanced Gaming Software, RGB & Game Profiles


If you've checked, and the instances above don't seem to apply, let us know.


Regards.

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