How To Not Go Idle on Microsoft Teams !

If you're using Microsoft Teams and want to avoid appearing idle or "Away", this video explains how to stay active by adjusting your system settings—particularly your device's sleep and display timer. Microsoft Teams automatically sets your status to "Away" if you're inactive for a short period, but simple changes to your system behavior can help prevent that.

Here's how to avoid going idle on Microsoft Teams:
Adjust Sleep Settings on Mac

Click the Apple logo at the top-left corner of your screen.

Select System Settings from the dropdown menu.

In the sidebar, scroll down and tap Lock Screen.

You’ll see options like:

"Start screen saver when inactive"

"Turn display off on battery when inactive"

Set these to Never or extend the time limit significantly.

This prevents your device from sleeping or locking, helping you stay active on Teams.

Why It Works

Microsoft Teams determines activity based on keyboard/mouse input and system activity.

If your display turns off or your system sleeps, Teams will update your status to "Away".

Additional Tips for Windows Users

Go to Settings System Power & Battery Screen and Sleep.

Set the screen and sleep timers to longer durations or “Never”.

You can also use third-party apps like "Caffeine" or “Mouse Jiggler” (use with caution in workplace environments) to simulate activity.

Note on Ethics

Always follow your workplace policies. Using methods to appear active when you are not may violate professional guidelines.

These steps are helpful for staying available during meetings or collaboration times, especially when you're working on tasks away from your keyboard.


0:00 Introduction
0:15 Accessing Mac sleep settings
0:42 Adjusting display/sleep timers
1:00 Preventing idle mode on Teams
1:06 Final thoughts


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