Never Accidentally Track Idle Time Again
Chronoid detects when you step away from your Mac and automatically stops tracking. No more inflated time logs from coffee breaks, meetings, or lunch — your data stays accurate without any manual effort.
How Idle Detection Works
Monitor Input Activity
Chronoid watches for mouse movement and keyboard input. When no input is detected for your configured threshold, idle mode activates automatically.
Label Idle Periods
Idle time is automatically labeled and separated from active work. Sleep and wake events are also tracked to capture when your Mac was closed.
Resume Seamlessly
When you return, tracking resumes instantly. Your timeline clearly shows active vs idle periods, giving you a complete picture of your day.
Key Benefits
Configurable Thresholds
Set your idle threshold anywhere from 1 to 60 minutes. A shorter threshold catches quick breaks; a longer one only flags extended absences.
Mouse & Keyboard Monitoring
Tracks both mouse movement and keyboard activity to determine if you're actively working. Even watching a video without touching your keyboard is detected through mouse micro-movements.
Sleep & Wake Tracking
Chronoid hooks into macOS sleep and wake events. When you close your laptop lid or your Mac goes to sleep, idle time is logged automatically with accurate timestamps.
Automatic Idle Labeling
Idle periods are clearly labeled in your timeline. See exactly when you were away and for how long, making it easy to account for breaks and meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the default idle threshold?
The default idle threshold is 5 minutes. You can adjust this in Chronoid's settings to any value between 1 and 60 minutes to match your workflow.
Does idle detection work when I'm in a meeting?
If you're using your Mac during the meeting (taking notes, sharing screen), it tracks as active time. If you step away from your Mac for the meeting, it correctly marks that time as idle.
Can I disable idle detection?
Yes, idle detection can be toggled off entirely in settings. You can also adjust the threshold to be very long if you prefer minimal idle interruptions.
Does it record what I type or what's on my screen?
No. Idle detection only monitors whether input events (mouse/keyboard) are happening — not what you type or what's on screen. Your privacy is fully respected.
Get accurate time data effortlessly
Try Chronoid free for 14 days. No credit card required. Idle detection works out of the box from your first session.