---
title: "Display issues"
description: "What to do when a screen connected over HDMI, or a touchscreen, doesn't show the Volumio interface correctly."
url: https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/202-display-issues
collection: "Troubleshooting"
updated: 2026-11-13
language: en
---

# Display issues

What to do when a screen connected over HDMI, or a touchscreen, doesn't show the Volumio interface correctly.

The screen settings are in your device's `Settings` → `System` → `Video output options`. In the app, open your device and go to `Settings`.

## The screen shows nothing, or only the startup screen

1.  Check that the screen is on and set to the HDMI input the device is connected to.
    
2.  Go to `Settings` → `System` → `Video output options` and check that `User interface via HDMI` is on, then press `Save`.
    
3.  Restart the device with the screen already on and connected.
    
4.  Try another HDMI cable.
    

## The interface is too big, too small or cut off

1.  Go to `Settings` → `System` → `Video output options`.
    
2.  Change `Display zoom factor`: a lower value fits more on the screen, a higher one makes everything bigger.
    
3.  Press `Save`.
    

## A touchscreen doesn't show the interface (DIY)

1.  Check that the screen is supported and connected as its maker explains.
    
2.  Go to `Settings` → `System` → `Video output options` and check that `User interface via HDMI` is on.
    
3.  Restart the device.
    

> **Tip:** If you use a mouse with the screen, turn on `Show mouse pointer` in the same section.

## Still not working

[Report a bug](https://help.volumio.com/articles/33-report-a-bug) from the app with the screen connected, and tell us its brand and model and how it's connected.

## Related

- [Report a bug](https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/33-report-a-bug.md)
- [Connection issues](https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/197-connection-issues.md)
- [Playback issues](https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/198-playback-issues.md)
- [Music library issues](https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/199-music-library-issues.md)
- [Streaming service issues](https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/200-streaming-service-issues.md)