How it works
- Set how long without input counts, from one minute up.
- It fires once per idle period, not over and over while you stay away.
- By default it doesn't count time while a full-screen app such as a game or video is in front, since a gamepad or watching leaves no keyboard or mouse input; you can turn that off in advanced settings.
- Input that KeyRoutines itself sends doesn't count as you being active.
Routines that use it
Auto lock
After 5 minutes idle, Lock the PC and Mute or unmute mutes the microphone.
Pause when away
After 3 minutes idle, Media control pauses your podcast so you don't miss anything.
Night sleep
After 30 minutes idle, Sleep with a one-minute countdown.
Settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| For | How long without keyboard or mouse input (at least 1 minute). |
| Not while full screenadvanced | Don't count it while a full-screen app (a game or a video) is in front. |
Good to know
- Only keyboard, mouse, touch and pen count as activity.
Questions
- How do I run something when my computer is idle?
- Create a routine with the Idle trigger and set the time. It runs once each time you've been away that long.
- Will it fire while I'm watching a movie or playing with a controller?
- Not by default. Time with a full-screen app in front doesn't count, because watching or a gamepad leaves no keyboard or mouse input.