Settings & keep-time · Quiet Hours, pausing and schedules
How does Smart mode in Quiet Hours decide when to hold off?
Short answer: Smart mode holds off automatic work while you're active (input in the last 5 minutes by default), on battery below 30% by default, or in a meeting (camera or mic in use). Each signal is adjustable.
In Smart mode, Storage Studio holds off on automatic work whenever any of three signals says you're busy:
- You're active — you've typed or moved the mouse within the last few minutes (5 by default).
- Battery is low — you're on battery and it's below your threshold (30% by default). On mains power the percentage is ignored.
- You're in a meeting — your camera or microphone is in use by any app.
Each signal is adjustable under Smart-mode signals in Settings → Quiet Hours. When none of them applies, automatic work is free to run.