Keeping healthy work habits has never been easier !

— Smart habits is your best ally —

for a healthy body and mind

for reducing stress and fatigue

for better work/life balance

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scientific Facts

Why are breaks important?

Ideally, you should take a 5-20 minute break every hour or so. Yes, you read it right, and here's why:

To prevent brain overload

Your ability to focus and engage decreases drastically when you work continuously. Breaks act like resets, keeping your mental load and brain activity at healthy and sustainable levels. Not convinced? Check out this study, you’ll be surprised!

To stay focused

It’s counterintuitive but true! After a break, your attention is refreshed and you are more likely to dedicate fully to your tasks. That's the secret of the 10% most productive people. This result comes from a study conducted by DeskTime, over 40’000 people.

To stay healthy

A break allows your eyes to rest and your entire body to relax and stretch. Moving increases blood flow to muscles that have been held in a static position, which helps prevent muscle fatigue, aches, and long-term health problems.

Built by Logitech, Backed by Experts

Meet some of the incredible Logitech employees and experts we work with to bring these solutions to life

Joseph Allen
Dr. Joseph Allen

Professor

Joe is the most published researcher on meetings and collaboration on earth. His research focuses on three major areas of inquiry including the study of workplace meetings, organizational community engagement, and occupational safety and health. He runs the Center for Meeting Effectiveness at the University of Utah.

Anisha Joshi
Anisha Joshi

Award-winning Osteopath

Anisha is an award-winning osteopath who has appeared on This Morning TV show and has been sought out by many magazines and national papers for her expert commentary. Her patient list includes many professional athletes as well as A-list celebrities who seek out her advice and treatment.

Jennifer Wagner
Dr. Jennifer Wagner

Chief Medical Advisor

Jen is a physician and previous faculty member at Stanford University and the University of Utah. She has a background in athletics and exercise physiology. Jen currently serves as the Chief Medical Advisor for the Liminal Collective, helping elite teams advance their leadership expertise and performance under pressure.

Eric Porres
Eric Porres

MeetingScience Founder

Eric is the founder of MeetingScience, which was acquired by Logitech in 2022. MeetingScience has been featured in Forbes and in the best-selling book, Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home. Eric brings 25 years of software and service expertise to Logitech.

Agnes Masson
Dr. Agnes Lisowska Masson

HMI Specialist

Agnes is a Human-Computer Interface Specialist at Logitech, and the Scientific Lead of the Logitech Ergo Lab. Before joining Logitech she was a Senior Researcher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where she also lectured for over 10 years in the areas of User Centered Design and Interaction Design.

Tips & tricks

What to do during a break?

“It can be anything that takes your mind away from work-related things and focuses it on something that you feel is relaxing” that will help you be refreshed and recharged when you start your next meeting

Stay away from screens

Find break activities that calm your mind but don't require your eyes to look at a screen

Move your body

Studies show that physical activity such as walking brings lots of benefits also for mental health

Doodle / Read

Doodling or reading something enjoyable also help to reduce stress and relax

Meditate

Meditation is one effective way to relax and recharge between meetings

Testimonials

What our users say

I highly recommend it to anybody that easily forgets to take a break and refocus

I've been using SmartHabits for about 6 months now and I find it superior to similar apps I've been using previously. The killer feature for me is the detection of video calls that avoids the weird moment when your pomodoro app ticks while you are sharing your screen. I also like the unobstructive way it notifies breaks time. Cherry on the cake, the app proposes some activities (take a snack, do 5 mins breathing exercise...) which enforce good habits.

Paul B.

Software Development Manager

In my time at Logitech, this is the most elegant evolution of a technical spark into a deeply-conceived and user-friendly software experience

SmartHabits takes a simple and powerful user impulse... "When should I take breaks from my computer?" ...and wraps it up in a thoughtful, engaging, fun, and beautiful presentation. It's evident that SmartHabits is doing clever things behind the scenes to ascertain my work state - using system signals to classify the category of activity I'm in, and what type of intervention is most appropriate. Kudos to Team HITx!

John S.

Entrepreneur in Residence

I am a happy SmartHabits user :)

I have realized that the best time for me to take a break is after my meetings just before I start a totally new task. It is fascinating to see the patterns that repeat over the weeks. For instance, I am doing generally worse on Mondays and I am planning to change my meetings for next year to see if I can improve my Mondays. I have just started to use the meditation sessions. I am hoping to use them when I see I have an overwhelming task at hand and I need to find the motivation to attack it.

Laleh M.

Expert Engineer

This app is like a Hobbit in the Lord of the Rings, so small, so cute, but can change the course of the world!

SmartHabits is a discreet yet most useful little app that helps me be aware to take a short break when I'm not doing it. What I really like about it, is that if I still want to continue to work and not be distracted by the app notification, I just need to shake my mouse and voila, the notification is gone. On top of that, I can access advanced settings to know more about my breaks during the day. It adds another layer of understanding of my good or bad behavior or habits.

Sylvain S.

Principal Product Experience Designer

One of the characteristics I like the most about SmartHabits is the way it helps you track your habits

The timeline is clear, good looking and self explanatory, the notifications are non invasive and funny (I love the running plant) and it really helps me find a balance between my work and my free time/breaks, since sometimes I just get too involved in work I lose track of time.

Martina M.

Life Sciences Engineer

It's so discrete you forget it's there yet it pops up just at the right times

I already try to have breaks often and get some movement in my day but SmartHabits comforts me in the process. Sometimes I get in the flow of work and can't be bothered, but one shake of the mouse and the bubbles are gone for a bit. Very handy! The design is beautiful. I wish I had some numbers on how SmartHabits overall improved my productivity and wellbeing at the desk because I'm convinced it has. I would definitely recommend this app to anyone who works long hours on a computer.

Virgile H.

Software Engineer

Help Center

Frequently asked questions

Who is SmartHabits for and what are the recommended settings?
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SmartHabits is for anyone who regularly spends time at their desk and wants a healthier and more effective way of working. It accommodates a wide range of preferences. Do you prefer an unobtrusive experience? Then silent notifications highlighting your screen edge are right for you! Would you prefer a more fun experience? Unleash the full range of original notifications to put a smile on your face and nudge you toward a smart break! Check out all the available settings in the app's preferences.

How does SmartHabits measure my activity and what technical requirements does it have?
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SmartHabits can intelligently understand your work state by analyzing keyboard, mouse and overall computer usage. It typically uses less than 1% CPU power (around 0.2% on average). While it does not require an internet connection to work, connecting to your Gmail or Office 365 calendar allows more personalized nudges. For full functionality including calendar integration, an internet connection is recommended.

What does cloud storage mean for SmartHabits?
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Cloud storage enhances your SmartHabits experience. Now, your preferences, history, and data are securely stored in the cloud, allowing you to access them from any device. This ensures that no matter where you log in—at work, home, or on the go—your settings remain consistent, creating a seamless and personalized experience across all your platforms.

How is my privacy and data protected in the cloud?
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Your privacy is our priority. SmartHabits ensures that your data is securely stored and never shared or sold. Only you have access to your data, with strict access controls in place. We employ top-tier security measures to protect your information, and all usage data is anonymized so that it's never linked to personal identifiers. You also maintain full control over any integrations, like linking third-party calendar services, ensuring that you decide what gets connected.

How can I submit feedback or suggestions to the SmartHabits team?
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In the app, use the always-available feedback form on your dashboard. Or email the team anytime at smarthabits@logitech.com - we respond to every message!

Will SmartHabits ever interfere with my meetings?
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Absolutely not! Using smart detection technology, SmartHabits accurately identifies when you're in a meeting and will never disturb you (unless you ask it to nudge you during your meetings).

How do Personalized Nudges work?
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SmartHabits now offers more personalized nudges tailored to your routine, including special reminders for your birthday. You can also add your pets’ names to the app, and SmartHabits will include them in your nudges, making your reminders feel even more personal and engaging.

What languages is SmartHabits available in?
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Multi-language support is coming soon.

Still have questions? Send an email to the SmartHabits team.