The time spelled out in glowing LED dots on a dark panel, every unlit dot faintly visible.
The time spelled out in glowing LED dots on a dark panel, every unlit dot faintly visible.
In the app you can adjust the led colour. It runs natively on your Mac, drawn live in real time – no video, never quite the same twice.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Dot-Matrix Clock in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Dot-Matrix Clock FAQ
How do I set Dot-Matrix Clock as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Dot-Matrix Clock in the library and click Set as Screensaver. macOS starts it whenever your Mac is idle, exactly like a built-in screensaver.
Can I use Dot-Matrix Clock as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Dot-Matrix Clock plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Dot-Matrix Clock free?
Yes. Dot-Matrix Clock is Free Forever in SCRNSVRS – no account, no ads, no subscription.
Is Dot-Matrix Clock a video loop?
No. Dot-Matrix Clock is rendered live on your Mac with Metal, so it never repeats and stays sharp on any display size. The clip on this page is a screen recording of the real thing.
Will Dot-Matrix Clock slow down my Mac or drain the battery?
No. SCRNSVRS drops to 30 fps on battery and stops rendering when the wallpaper is covered by a full-screen app, so Dot-Matrix Clock costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Dot-Matrix Clock run on?
Dot-Matrix Clock needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
