Screen saver only working on one monitor

Sam Perkins wrote:

I'm having a problem with my screen saver. It's supposed to show pictures from my Photos library. Currently, the pictures only appear on my second monitor, while the first monitor has a "no Photos" message. Previously photos appeared on both monitors. Any suggestions?

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The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.3.1

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I'm having the same problem. I put in a bug report as per the automated unhelpful response above, but this *started* when I upgraded to the "current stable release" of Ventura 13.3.1.

Ventura 13.3.1 wasn't even an option for current operating system drop-down.

I am also having the same issue as of today. I feel like it came with the new update in my opinion. I just updated to Ventura 13.3.1 today on April 18, 2023.

Note* The issue of the screensaver not working on the primary monitor (my iMac) only occurs if I choose a screen saver that features photos. The secondary screen will play the screen saver but the main monitor says "No Photos."

Also, if I choose a regular screen saver that doesn't include photos, the screensaver DOES work on both monitors. I will update this thread if I have any tips or tricks that I discover!

Justin B from Nevada

I have the same issue. With both laptop and monitor screen open, screen saver goes to both monitors the first time it is activated but not to the extended monitor any subsequent times. It is a defect...

I have the same issue, and it's consistent with the other replies on this thread. All other screen savers work on both screens, only the photos screen savers fail to load on one of two monitors. I just upgraded to Ventura 13.3.1

Mac mini M1 2020, two view sonic 1080p monitors

I am having the exact same problem. I called Apple support and the support person wanted me to re-instal Ventura. I didn't. I don't think that is the issue, and I don't think that will fix it. Also, I discovered tonight the whichever monitor I designate to be the Main Display is the one that will not display the screensaver. This was working fine until I did the latest OS update. Apple needs to address this.

I fixed it!!!!!

1. Disconnect any extra displays
2. Go to settings...screensaver
3. Select the photo folder
4. Reconnect displays

Voila!

did you ever figure out how to fix this? I am having the exact same issue.

I'm currently having this issue also. The screen saver worked fine on both monitors previously.

I have submitted a bug. I have found that the screensaver works well few times right after changing the resolution of some of screens, but then stops working again. Let's see when it is fixed :)

Having the same issue...wondering if anyone found a solution???

My issue has been fixed also. I believe there was an update within the last couple of weeks that got it working ok. Hopefully everyone else's issue is being resolved also!

For me, this was resolved by the most recent OS update. Worked perfectly before the previous update, blew up following the previous update, works perfectly again after the latest update…