How to Keep Teams Active Without Installing Anything

If your company laptop is locked down, installing software is often not an option. The good news: you can still keep your Teams status from flipping to Away using browser-based methods.

This guide covers a clean, low-friction setup that works on most modern systems.

Why Teams Switches to Away

Teams typically marks you away when it detects no user interaction for a period of time. The main triggers are:

So the practical strategy is simple: create light, periodic activity and prevent sleep.

The Browser-Only Setup

Use these two tools together:

1. Mouse Jiggler: sends subtle movement events at intervals

2. NoSleep Mode: prevents the display/session from sleeping

Start here:

Recommended Settings

For most people, these settings look natural and stable:

Best Practices for Remote Work

Common Problems (and Fixes)

Teams still goes Away

Cursor movement feels visible

Use a longer interval and smaller movement pattern in your jiggler tool.

Works in one browser, fails in another

Try Chrome/Edge/Firefox; browser power-saving behavior differs by engine.

A Better Workflow Than Random Workarounds

Many users try looping videos, random scripts, or hardware hacks. Browser-based tools are usually simpler:

If you also use Slack/Zoom, read:

Final Takeaway

If you need a practical, install-free way to stay active in Teams, combine Mouse Jiggler + NoSleep and keep your settings moderate.

It is the fastest stable setup for most remote workers.