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Oct 13, 2025 by talynt.org 15 views

Media Control from Lock Screen: A Critical Issue in Alcove

Alcove, a popular lock screen feature, has been a game-changer for many Mac users. However, a recent issue has been reported, where the media control is displayed instead of the locked widget after hiding and showing Alcove on the lock screen. This article aims to provide a detailed analysis of the problem, its expected behavior, and the steps to reproduce it.

After entering the lock screen, Alcove first displays the locked widget. However, after hiding Alcove and then showing it again, it displays the media control instead of the locked widget. This issue is particularly frustrating, as there is no toggle in the app that allows or disallows media control in the lock screen.

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

Enable Alcove Lock Screen Feature: Go to Alcove settings and enable the lock screen feature.
Go to Lock Screen: Press the power button or use the keyboard shortcut to enter the lock screen.
Alcove Shows Locked Widget: Alcove will display the locked widget on the lock screen.
Hide Alcove: Use the touchpad swipe gesture (2 fingers up) to hide Alcove.
Show Alcove: Use the touchpad swipe gesture (2 fingers down) to show Alcove again.
Media Control Displayed: Alcove will now display the media control instead of the locked widget.

The expected behavior is that Alcove should display the locked widget after hiding and showing it on the lock screen. Alternatively, a toggle in the app should be provided to allow or disallow media control in the lock screen.

Unfortunately, there is no response to this issue, and it is unclear whether the menu bar is affecting other apps.

The Alcove version used to reproduce this issue is 1.2.5 (76), and the system details are:

Mac/MacBook Model: MacBook Pro M3 Pro
macOS Version: 15.3.1

The media control from lock screen issue in Alcove is a critical problem that needs to be addressed. The expected behavior is that Alcove should display the locked widget after hiding and showing it on the lock screen, or a toggle should be provided to allow or disallow media control in the lock screen. We hope that the Alcove team will take this issue seriously and provide a fix soon.

To resolve this issue, we recommend the following:

Provide a Toggle: Add a toggle in the Alcove app to allow or disallow media control in the lock screen.
Display Locked Widget: Modify Alcove to display the locked widget after hiding and showing it on the lock screen.
Investigate Menu Bar Impact: Investigate whether the menu bar is affecting other apps and provide a fix if necessary.

By following these recommendations, Alcove can provide a better user experience and resolve this critical issue.
Media Control from Lock Screen: A Q&A Article

In our previous article, we discussed the issue of media control from lock screen in Alcove. This article aims to provide a Q&A section to address some of the frequently asked questions related to this issue.

A: The issue is that after hiding and showing Alcove on the lock screen, it displays the media control instead of the locked widget. This is a critical problem that needs to be addressed.

A: Unfortunately, the exact reason for this issue is not clear. However, it is believed to be related to a bug in the Alcove app.

A: No, it is not possible to fix this issue yourself. The issue is related to a bug in the Alcove app, and it requires a fix from the Alcove team.

A: Yes, Alcove has acknowledged this issue and is working on a fix. We hope that the fix will be released soon.

A: In the meantime, you can try the following:

Disable the lock screen feature in Alcove to prevent the issue from occurring.
Use a different lock screen app that does not have this issue.
Contact Alcove support to report the issue and request a fix.

A: It is unclear whether this issue will affect other apps. However, it is possible that other apps may have similar issues.

A: Unfortunately, it is not possible to prevent this issue from occurring. However, you can try the following:

Disable the lock screen feature in Alcove to prevent the issue from occurring.
Use a different lock screen app that does not have this issue.

A: The expected behavior of Alcove is that it should display the locked widget after hiding and showing it on the lock screen. Alternatively, a toggle should be provided to allow or disallow media control in the lock screen.

A: Yes, you can request a feature to allow or disallow media control in the lock screen. You can contact Alcove support to request this feature.

We hope that this Q&A article has provided some clarity on the issue of media control from lock screen in Alcove. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

To resolve this issue, we recommend the following:

Provide a Toggle: Add a toggle in the Alcove app to allow or disallow media control in the lock screen.
Display Locked Widget: Modify Alcove to display the locked widget after hiding and showing it on the lock screen.
Investigate Menu Bar Impact: Investigate whether the menu bar is affecting other apps and provide a fix if necessary.

By following these recommendations, Alcove can provide a better user experience and resolve this critical issue.