Setting Up LookAway
Customize LookAway to fit your workflow and wellness goals.
LookAway provides a fully customizable experience. You can open and configure the settings by clicking on the LookAway menu bar icon and clicking Settings.
Example Configurations
Depending on your needs, you can adjust short breaks, work duration, and long breaks for an optimized experience.
| Mode | Work Mode | Short Break | Long Break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced Mode | 20 minutes | 20 seconds | Disabled |
| Deep Focus Mode (Fewer Breaks) | 45 minutes | 30 seconds | 5 minutes (every 3 short breaks) |
| Eye Care Mode (Frequent Breaks) | 15 minutes | 15 seconds | 3 minutes (every 4 short breaks) |
| Wellness Mode (Posture & Eye Care) | 25 minutes | 45 seconds | 5 minutes (every 2 short breaks) |
Miscellaneous Break Options
- Wait until typing stops before a break starts – LookAway will delay the break until you finish typing so that you're not interrupted mid-sentence.
- Prevent skipping a break for a few seconds – The Skip button on the break screen is disabled for a few seconds to ensure you take at least a brief pause.
- Hide the Skip button – Removes the option to skip breaks from the break screen as well as pre break notifications.
- Auto-lock screen during breaks – When the break starts, LookAway automatically locks the screen to add extra enforcement for stepping away.
- Show a countdown before a break starts – Gives a subtle warning before the break begins. The countdown follows your mouse cursor so you don't get caught off guard.
Custom Break Messages
During breaks, LookAway can display custom messages to keep you motivated. You can:
- Write reminders like “Blink and breathe” or “Stretch your shoulders”
- Display affirmations such as “Take a deep breath and relax”
- Enter messages in any language for a personalized touch
Work Scheduling
You can set specific days and hours when LookAway should remind you to take breaks. This helps prevent reminders outside of work hours. Learn more
High Engagement Activities
LookAway can detect when you're in meetings, watching videos, gaming, or using deep-focus apps and postpone breaks accordingly. Learn more
Wellness Reminders
LookAway includes Posture and Blink Reminders to encourage healthy sitting habits and prevent eye strain.
Automations
You can trigger custom automations when a break starts or ends, such as:
- Dimming the screen
- Pausing music
- Turning on Do Not Disturb