Overview
The screen package is a Flutter plugin designed to manage device screen settings on Android and iOS, enabling developers to control screen brightness, auto-brightness, and screen timeout. It provides a simple interface to interact with native screen functionalities without requiring platform-specific code. This allows for consistent behavior across platforms while offering fine-grained control over display properties. The package is useful in applications where screen management impacts user experience or battery efficiency.
Use cases
- Adjusting screen brightness dynamically
- Enabling/disabling auto-brightness
- Setting screen timeout duration
- Optimizing battery usage in kiosk mode
- Controlling screen behavior in fullscreen apps
Key features
- Cross-platform screen control
- Simple API for brightness and timeout
- Supports both Android and iOS
- No native code required
- Lightweight and easy to integrate
Suitable for
- Kiosk or digital signage apps
- Battery-sensitive applications
- Fullscreen media players
- Accessibility tools
- Apps requiring screen customization
Considerations
- Requires appropriate permissions on Android
- Limited to basic screen settings
- May not work in all background states
- Behavior varies slightly between platforms
- Not intended for system-level changes