Bug 512755 - VRR not working when window doesn't have focus
Summary: VRR not working when window doesn't have focus
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: kwin
Classification: Plasma
Component: multi-screen (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: unspecified
Platform: Other Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: KWin default assignee
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Reported: 2025-11-29 15:22 UTC by Błażej Szczygieł
Modified: 2025-11-29 15:22 UTC (History)
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Description Błażej Szczygieł 2025-11-29 15:22:32 UTC 
SUMMARY
VRR not working when window doesn't have focus.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. connect 2 monitors (at least one with VRR)
2. Open full screen game or video player on VRR monitor
3. Focus different window on another screen

OBSERVED RESULT
VRR not working.

EXPECTED RESULT
VRR is working.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.20.0
Qt Version: 6.10.1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Useful when playing a game (on gamepad) or watching a video with >= 2 monitors. You can set focus to different application window while playing game on gamepad or another user may use PC on second monitor without disrupting.