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Getting started

  1. Download the DMG and drag OS Engine into Applications.
  2. Open the app from Applications. The main window will appear.
  3. Use the status bar icon (top right) to Show/Hide the window anytime.

Enable video wallpapers

On macOS, ensure Desktop & Dock → Desktop & Stage Manager → Show Items is set to On Desktop. This must be ON for video wallpapers to appear.

macOS Desktop & Dock setting — Show Items: On Desktop

Using wallpapers

  • Add video or web wallpapers from the Library.
  • Assign different wallpapers to each display.
  • Use Automation to pause on battery, fullscreen, or per‑app focus.

Troubleshooting

  • Window not visible: From the menu bar choose File → New → New Window, or click the status bar icon and choose “Show Window”.
  • No wallpaper showing: Make sure a wallpaper is running and you are not in fullscreen or battery-saver pause.