How to Change Your reMarkable Sleep Screen

If you own a reMarkable tablet — whether it’s the reMarkable 2, Paper Pro, or Paper Pro Move — you already appreciate its clean, distraction-free design. But did you know you can customize your reMarkable sleep screen and even the power-off screen to make your device feel truly personal?

From calming quotes to minimalist artwork or rotating visuals, changing the reMarkable sleep screen is one of the simplest ways to add inspiration and identity to your daily workflow.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to change the sleep screen on reMarkable the easiest way with ReScreenCycle, and—if you prefer full control—the advanced manual SSH method. You’ll also discover ready-to-use reMarkable sleep screen bundles designed specifically for e-ink displays.

Why Customize Your reMarkable Sleep Screen?

By default, the reMarkable shows a plain “Paper Tablet is Sleeping” message. While functional, it doesn’t reflect how personal your work, notes, or creative process really are.

• Add personality to your reMarkable paper tablet
• Display quotes, affirmations, or visual reminders
• Create a calm, focused aesthetic for deep work
• Automatically rotate images throughout the day

Before You Start: What reMarkable Requires

To change the sleep or power-off screen on any reMarkable device, a few system settings must be enabled. These apply whether you use ReScreenCycle or the manual method.

• Developer Mode enabled (required on Paper Pro & Paper Pro Move)
• USB Web Interface enabled
• Device / SSH password (not your lock screen PIN)
• Tablet must stay awake and unlocked
• A data-capable USB cable

Option 1: ReScreenCycle — The Easy Way (Recommended)

If you want a fast, safe, and no-code solution, ReScreenCycle is the easiest way to change your reMarkable sleep and power-off screens.

This short video shows exactly how it works: connect your reMarkable via USB, enter the IP address and device password, select a folder of images, and sync — all in a few clicks.

If you can plug in a USB cable and select a folder, you can use ReScreenCycle.

How ReScreenCycle Works (3 Simple Steps)

1. Connect your reMarkable via USB and enable the USB Web Interface
2. Enter the IP address (usually 10.11.99.1) and your device password
3. Select your image folder and click sync — done

ReScreenCycle automatically resizes images for your device, installs them safely, and lets you back up or restore original reMarkable screens at any time.

• No SSH commands
• No manual resizing
• No risk of losing original files
• Optional slideshow with automatic rotation

Option 2: Manual Method (SSH) — Advanced Users

Prefer full system control? This manual method is for advanced users comfortable with command-line tools. You’ll connect to your reMarkable via SSH and replace system image files directly.

⚠️ Important: This method modifies system files. Always double-check commands and keep backups.

Step 1: Prepare Your Image

• reMarkable 2: 1404 × 1872 px (4:3, black & white recommended)
• Paper Pro: 1404 × 1872 px (4:3, color supported)
• Paper Pro Move: 954 × 1696 px (16:9, color supported)

Use PNG format and high contrast for best e-ink clarity.

Step 2: Enable Required Settings

• Settings → General → Developer Mode → Enable
• Settings → Storage → USB web interface → Enable

Step 3: Connect via SSH

ssh root@10.11.99.1

Enter your device / SSH password when prompted.

Step 4: Back Up Original Screens (Recommended)

cp /usr/share/remarkable/suspended.png /usr/share/remarkable/suspended_backup.png
cp /usr/share/remarkable/poweroff.png /usr/share/remarkable/poweroff_backup.png

Step 5: Replace the Sleep Screen

scp your-image.png root@10.11.99.1:/usr/share/remarkable/suspended.png

Step 6: (Optional) Replace the Power-Off Screen

scp your-image.png root@10.11.99.1:/usr/share/remarkable/poweroff.png

Step 7: Restart the Tablet

reboot

Note: System updates may overwrite custom screens, requiring reinstallation.

Ready-Made reMarkable Sleep Screen Bundles

If you don’t want to design your own visuals, our reMarkable sleep screen bundles are optimized for e-ink clarity and ready to install.

• Bookish — literary quotes and cozy scenes
• Minimalist — clean designs for focus
• Creative & Playful — whimsical illustrations

With ReScreenCycle’s slideshow feature, you can rotate multiple sleep screens automatically throughout the day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can you change the sleep screen on reMarkable?

Yes. You can change the reMarkable sleep screen using ReScreenCycle or manually via SSH.

Do system updates remove custom sleep screens?

Yes, updates may overwrite custom screens. ReScreenCycle makes reinstalling quick and easy.

Is SSH required to change the reMarkable sleep screen?

No. SSH is only required for the manual method. ReScreenCycle does not require command-line usage.

Final Thoughts

Customizing your reMarkable sleep screen is a small change with a big impact. Whether you prefer the easiest guided setup or full manual control, your reMarkable becomes more than a device — it becomes yours.

Get started

• Download ReScreenCycle
• Explore Sleep Screen Bundles

Turn your reMarkable into a canvas of calm, clarity, and inspiration.