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Lock Screen Live Wallpaper on macOS

How MacWall Pro brings video motion to your Mac Lock Screen on supported Sonoma and Sequoia builds.

Features · 5 min read · March 12, 2026

Your desktop is only half the canvas. MacWall Pro extends live motion to the Lock Screen on macOS versions where Apple allows custom video backgrounds — including recent Sonoma and Sequoia builds.

How to enable Lock Screen wallpaper

  1. Upgrade to MacWall Pro (one-time purchase).
  2. Pick a wallpaper from the catalog or your Library.
  3. Enable Lock Screen in wallpaper settings.
  4. Lock your Mac to see the loop on the login screen.

OS compatibility notes

Lock Screen video support varies by macOS version and region. MacWall Pro includes lifetime updates as Apple expands APIs. Desktop live wallpapers work on all supported macOS builds.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lock Screen wallpaper included free?
Lock Screen live wallpaper is a MacWall Pro feature. Desktop playback remains free.