Scheduling¶
The scheduling feature lets you run automations at specific times and on specific days. Configure Auto Mouse Click to start and stop automatically based on a weekly schedule.
How Scheduling Works¶
You create one or more schedules that define:
- Which action to run (mouse movement, clicks, keyboard, etc.)
- What days of the week to run
- What time to start
- What time to stop (or run for a specific duration)
Auto Mouse Click handles the rest, starting and stopping the automation according to your schedule.
Creating a Schedule¶
- Open Auto Mouse Click settings.
- Navigate to Features > Scheduling.
- Click Add Schedule.
- Configure the schedule:
- Name -- Give the schedule a descriptive name
- Action -- Select which automation to run
- Days -- Check the days of the week (Mon, Tue, Wed, etc.)
- Start time -- Time to begin (e.g., 8:00 AM)
- End time -- Time to stop (e.g., 5:00 PM)
- Click Save.
Schedule Examples¶
| Schedule Name | Action | Days | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work hours keep-awake | Keep PC Awake | Mon-Fri | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Morning mouse move | Mouse Movement | Mon-Fri | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Dashboard rotation | Browser Tab Change | Mon-Fri | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Weekend backup | Keyboard Action | Sat | 2:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
Multiple Schedules¶
Create as many schedules as needed. They run independently and can overlap. For example:
- Schedule 1: Mouse movement all day
- Schedule 2: App switching during business hours
- Schedule 3: Keep-awake in the evening
Auto-Start Required
For schedules to work when you are not actively using the computer, Auto Mouse Click must be set to start with Windows. Enable this in Settings > General > Start with Windows.
Managing Schedules¶
Enable/Disable¶
Toggle individual schedules on or off without deleting them. Disabled schedules are saved but do not execute.
Edit¶
Modify any aspect of a schedule (days, times, action) by clicking Edit.
Delete¶
Remove a schedule permanently by clicking Delete.
Notifications¶
When a scheduled action starts or stops, Auto Mouse Click can optionally display a notification. Configure notifications in Settings > Notifications.
Testing Schedules
Test a new schedule by setting it to start a few minutes in the future. Watch it activate to verify it works correctly before relying on it for unattended operation.
System Requirements¶
- The computer must be turned on (not hibernating or shut down) at the scheduled time
- Auto Mouse Click must be running (enabled in startup)
- The user account must be logged in (unless running as a service)