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# Schedule it once.
Idle Pilot handles your availability.

Cloud presence for Slack or Microsoft Teams, per-day schedules, Lunch Break, Vacation Mode, Activity History, and instant controls.

[Try every feature free](https://app.idlepilot.com)

7-day free trial · No credit card

![Idle Pilot saved Work Hours: weekday schedules, daily lunch breaks, time zone, and on/off controls](https://idlepilot.com/_astro/feature_work_hours-wvjF39x9ZJ0QawesOVazQjAnBm73Lg_22FneY.webp)

Set once. Your status follows your schedule.

> “My manager pings me every time I'm not green for 10 minutes. It's exhausting.”

— r/remotework

Your availability follows your schedule, not your keyboard.

Core Feature

## Work Hours Scheduling

The heart of Idle Pilot: per-day work hours with optional lunch breaks.

### Work Hours Scheduling

Configure presence for your selected platform with daily start and end times, Lunch Break, and timezone-aware automation. Your availability follows those hours even when your laptop is closed.

-   Different hours for each day of the week
-   Optional lunch breaks with custom times
-   Automatic timezone detection and handling
-   Toggle individual days on or off

![Work Hours Scheduling](https://idlepilot.com/_astro/feature_work_hours-wvjF39x9ZJ0QawesOVazQjAnBm73Lg_1iM8hB.webp)

Advanced Features

## Vacation Mode & Activity History

Smart automation and visibility into your presence patterns

### Vacation Mode

Automatically pause scheduled presence when the status on your connected platform changes to one you selected, such as Vacationing or Out of Office.

![Vacation Mode](https://idlepilot.com/_astro/feature_vacation_mode-r4Km4Ce7DqlLmbd8tu6yy3hnE1T2X2_Zvzvmr.webp)

### Activity History

View a timeline of scheduled presence. See when Idle Pilot maintained availability, paused for breaks, or stopped.

![Activity History](https://idlepilot.com/_astro/feature_activity-O382WzE7UTFCn8GZbgDSU46pwDQeLW_1cgb4U.webp)

All Features

## Everything you need for scheduled availability

From setup to daily use, Idle Pilot follows the rules you choose

### Chrome Extension

The setup extension links your account in desktop Chrome. Remove it after linking; your schedule runs on our servers.

### Manage from any browser

Link your account in desktop Chrome first. Then use Firefox, Safari, Edge, or your phone to change your schedule.

### Cloud-Based

Presence runs from our cloud servers, not your device. Close your laptop, switch devices, or go offline—your selected platform stays available during scheduled hours.

### Presence Only

Idle Pilot manages availability without reading chats, DMs, channels, teams, files, or other platform content.

### Instant Off

Pause your schedule or disconnect completely with one click. Your platform presence returns to normal immediately.

### User-Controlled Rules

You decide the work hours, break windows, timezone, and vacation pauses. Idle Pilot follows the schedule you configure.

Using Microsoft Teams? [Read how to keep Microsoft Teams status green](https://idlepilot.com/keep-teams-active/) .

## Features FAQ

Common questions about Idle Pilot features

### How do I set different hours for different days?

In your Idle Pilot dashboard, each day of the week has its own toggle and time settings. You can set Monday 9am-5pm, Tuesday 10am-6pm, and so on. Each day can also be turned off entirely.

### Can I add a lunch break to my schedule?

Yes. Each day supports an optional lunch break with custom start and end times. Your status will go away during the break and return to active afterward.

### How does Vacation Mode work?

Vacation Mode reacts to a status you select on the connected platform. When that status matches, Idle Pilot pauses the schedule and resumes after it ends.

### Does the Chrome extension stay installed?

The Chrome extension is only used during supported initial setup flows. After connection, you can remove it. Idle Pilot runs from the cloud, not the extension.

### Does Freedom Pass support Slack and Microsoft Teams?

Yes. It supports either platform, one connected at a time, with the same Work Hours, breaks, Vacation Mode, Activity History, and controls.

### How do I view my activity history?

Your Idle Pilot dashboard shows a timeline of your presence activity. You can see when your status was active, when breaks occurred, and review patterns from previous days.

## Set your work hours. Idle Pilot handles availability.

[Try every feature free](https://app.idlepilot.com)

7-day free trial · No credit card