diff --git a/conf/mpv.conf b/conf/mpv.conf
index 17089afa..5c8a793f 100644
--- a/conf/mpv.conf
+++ b/conf/mpv.conf
@@ -64,6 +64,10 @@ volume=80
 fs=yes
 # Windows maximized by default
 #window-maximized=yes
+# Prevent screensaver when mpv window is open (default: yes, paused may
+# have screensaver). This should also prevent automatic updates rebooting if
+# the user has excitement in their life.
+stop-screensaver=always
 
 # Move ON SCREEN CONTROLLER to top, disable santa hats in December alongside
 # other festivities