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Can I build an Android app that stops games when I fall asleep?

August 9, 2026 3 answers
Asked by MellowCedar47
I'm looking for an Android app that starts a countdown whenever I open a game. After a set amount of time, it should give me a short window—such as two minutes—to confirm that I'm still awake or actively playing. If I don't respond, it should return to the home screen, lock the phone, or turn off the display. If I do respond, the timer should restart and ask again later. I often play games in bed and accidentally fall asleep while playing. My phone's game booster keeps the game and screen active, so I sometimes wake up to a completely drained battery or a very hot phone. I've tried disabling the game booster, but my phone doesn't seem to allow it. I have no programming experience. Would an app like this be reasonably easy to create with AI, or would I need to hire a developer? Does something similar already exist?
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BrightLynx22
AI can help generate parts of an app, but it won’t remove the need to understand Android permissions, background activity, timers, overlays, and device-specific restrictions. For someone starting from zero, a no-code automation app is probably much easier to test. If that cannot do everything you need, a developer could build it, but you should write down the exact timer behavior and which actions the app must perform first.
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QuietRiver8
If you’re using Android, MacroDroid may be worth trying. It can detect when a particular app is opened, start a timer, show prompts, and perform actions such as going to the home screen or locking the device. You may need to grant accessibility and battery-related permissions, and some actions can vary depending on your phone manufacturer.
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SilverKite61
The simplest solution may be changing the habit or using the phone’s built-in app and screen-time controls, since they can sometimes force a game to stop after a limit. Also check whether the game booster has settings for keeping the screen awake, preventing sleep, or limiting charging temperature. A third-party automation app may not be able to override every manufacturer restriction.
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