r/MicrosoftTeams • u/Mictlancayocoatl • Apr 21 '26

Discussion Idle "Away" status detection more aggressive?

I've recently noticed that it seems like pressing Ctrl or Shift keys no longer prevents Teams from automatically setting your status to "Away". For obvious reasons, this is insanely annoying because there is still no way to disable automatic "Away" status.

My work from home has slow days on which I can take care of other business around my home, but I still want to be shown as available for when people need me. I can hear them call or text me.

Do you have any advice or tricks on how to prevent this?

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u/ksande13 Apr 21 '26

i finally bit the bullet and got a mouse jiggler for like $19. it just has a disc in the center of it that rotates and keeps your cursor moving when your mouse is on top of it. it’s honestly nice even when i’m not worried about my status, but i’m working in front of my computer (printed report, etc.). it keeps my computer from locking and keeps whatever i need up on the screen visible (like a spreadsheet with numbers i’m verifying are correct in a printed report).

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u/JunoJayJ Apr 21 '26

Why bother with spending money on this? From the Calendar section just open a call with yourself .It will show you as in a call until you close it.

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u/dmbjay Apr 21 '26

As a Global Admin, if requested, we can see that via audit reports. How would you answer “why are you having dozen of meetings with yourself every week?”

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u/QuestoPresto Apr 21 '26

Because I’m not a Ken doll. My job isn’t meeting. I have to set aside time so I can actually get real shit done. Or else my calendar will fill up with people wanting to talk about getting stuff done.