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Immersive mode using 30+ watts of energy #1283

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@Lugatoog

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{"clientInfo":{"client":"genten","env":"production","arch":"arm64","platform":"darwin","platformFriendly":"macOS","build":"desktop","clientVersion":"300","capi":"cwkwzol7r146bqudd8fknqhr","subversion":"0"},"buildInfo":{"version":"3.0.5","commit":"04b65ce79e13ac26aa27e3298343d0935539a398","branch":"main","buildDate":"1751622708604","changelogUrl":"3.0.0-release"}}

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macOS

OS Version

MacOS Tahoe 26.2

How would you describe your issue?

Feature: Lyrics, Frontend

Commit Hash

04b65ce79e13ac26aa27e3298343d0935539a398

Describe the Bug

When using Immersive Mode on my MacBook pro, I noticed it heating up a ton, with fans spinning noticeably loud. I checked BatFi and it said my mac was using 40-45 watts. Regularly, my MacBook only consumes about 10-15 watts, so the Immersive Mode is using about 30 watts. As soon as I closed immersive mode, energy usage dropped to 15 watts. This happened consistently over multiple tests and 1 restart.
I'm sure rendering lyric animations and the background may take some power in real time, but this could be cut down by having the background loop, having it render in 720p/20fps since its blurred out anyway or even optimizing rendering somehow.

Thank you for your awesome app - Lucas

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Open immersive mode with a song playing
switch to fullscreen lyrics mode
minimal controls, fyre lyrics animation
open batfi to check power consumption

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    feat: lyricsIssues related to the Lyrics feature.pkg/frontendIssues related to the frontend.platform: macosIssues specifically occurring on macOS buildsstaleThe issue has not been active in a while.

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