Create a clearer boundary between work and downtime with Balance Mode :sunrise: When your scheduled workday ends, Balance Mode automatically simplifies your Momentum dashboard by hiding selected features, giving you a visual reminder that it's time to step away and recharge.
By default, Balance Mode hides your Clock :clock:, Greeting, and Tasks :momentum-tasks: outside of a 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday uptime schedule.
Enable Balance Mode
Turn on Balance Mode to automatically simplify your dashboard outside your scheduled uptime hours.
By default, Balance Mode hides your Clock, Greeting, and Tasks outside of a 9:00 AM–5:00 PM uptime window, Monday through Friday.
To turn it on:
- Open Settings :settings-2:
- Navigate to the Balance section.
- Toggle the switch next to Enable Balance Mode.
Once enabled, Balance Mode follows your uptime schedule and hides your selected dashboard features during downtime.
To turn off Balance Mode, switch Enable Balance Mode off at any time.
Set your uptime schedule
Your Uptime Schedule determines when your full Momentum dashboard is visible. Outside these hours, Balance Mode hides the features you've selected for downtime.
- Open Settings :settings-2:
- Go to the Balance section.
- Under Uptime Schedule, choose your preferred hours and days.
Available preset hours include:
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Available preset days include:
- Weekdays
- Every day
❇️ Momentum Plus Exclusive
With Momentum Plus, you can create a schedule that better matches your routine by choosing custom start and end times and specific days of the week.For example, you can set your uptime to 5:30 AM–1:15 PM and have it apply only on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Learn more about Momentum Plus.
Choose what to hide during downtime
Customize your downtime view by choosing which dashboard features Balance Mode hides when you're outside your uptime schedule.
💡 Don't see Downtime Options? Make sure Enable Balance Mode is turned on. Downtime Options only appear when Balance Mode is enabled.
To customize your downtime:
- Open Settings :settings-2:
- Go to the Balance section and make sure Enable Balance Mode is on.
- Expand Downtime Options.
- Turn on Hide next to each feature you want hidden during downtime:
- Clock
- Greeting
- App below center
- Tasks
- Notes
When a Hide switch is off, that feature remains visible during downtime.
FAQs
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Q: Will Balance Mode delete or hide my existing tasks permanently?
A: No. Balance Mode only controls what's visible on your dashboard during downtime. Your tasks, goals, and other data stay saved and reappear automatically once your uptime schedule resumes.
Q: Does Balance Mode affect notifications or reminders?
A: No. Balance Mode controls what appears on your new tab dashboard. It doesn't change browser or system notification settings, which you can manage separately.
Q: Can I set a different schedule for each day of the week?
A: Free accounts choose from a set of preset hours applied Monday through Friday. For day-by-day customization, upgrade to Momentum Plus.
Q: What happens if I disable Balance Mode during my downtime hours?
A: Your hidden features reappear immediately. You can turn Balance Mode back on at any time from the Balance section in Settings.
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