How to get a break reminder every 20 minutes on Windows
Use KeyRoutines' Every … trigger set to 20 minutes, skip the run with Idle for when you're already away and with Full-screen app in front during films or games, then show a Show banner or Speak text reminder.
Steps
- 1
Repeat every 20 minutes
Add the Every … trigger with 20 minutes.
- 2
Skip if you're away
Add an If with Idle for set to 5 minutes and a Stop routine step inside it.
- 3
Skip during full screen
Add a second If with Full-screen app in front and another Stop routine step.
- 4
Remind you
Add Show banner, "Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds", for 20 seconds. Add Speak text if you prefer a voice.
Tips
- Add a Time and day condition so it only runs in working hours.
Questions
- Will it pop up over my game?
- Not with the Full-screen app in front check. KeyRoutines also never shows overlays over protected games.
- Can I snooze it?
- Use Ask with buttons instead of Show banner and add a Delay when you pick Snooze.