BUSY — Advanced Focus Timer
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We are BUSY — building advanced productivity apps and devices. Block distractions. Keep focus.
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With BUSY Bar hooked up to a server, engineers can run automated test code on it
November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
With BUSY Bar hooked up to a server, engineers can run automated test code on it
We’re looking for a way to show a timer over full-screen statuses. Which one works best for you?
November 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We’re looking for a way to show a timer over full-screen statuses. Which one works best for you?
Beneath the Start button are hidden contacts. The special debug board connects to them, allowing us to debug the BUSY Bar's firmware without disassembling it
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Beneath the Start button are hidden contacts. The special debug board connects to them, allowing us to debug the BUSY Bar's firmware without disassembling it
BUSY Bar’s mechanical controls sound 🤤
November 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
BUSY Bar’s mechanical controls sound 🤤
Two-tone plastic parts of BUSY Bar are made using a special technique ⚙️
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Two-tone plastic parts of BUSY Bar are made using a special technique ⚙️
Animations in the BUSY Bar interval timer:
- Visualize your work and rest intervals
- Show your progress throughout the focus session
- Motivate you to keep going and reward you at the finish
- Visualize your work and rest intervals
- Show your progress throughout the focus session
- Motivate you to keep going and reward you at the finish
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Animations in the BUSY Bar interval timer:
- Visualize your work and rest intervals
- Show your progress throughout the focus session
- Motivate you to keep going and reward you at the finish
- Visualize your work and rest intervals
- Show your progress throughout the focus session
- Motivate you to keep going and reward you at the finish
BUSY App has just been updated - download now to get the latest themes
👇 Links:
App Store: apps.apple.com/app/id673879...
Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
👇 Links:
App Store: apps.apple.com/app/id673879...
Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
November 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
BUSY App has just been updated - download now to get the latest themes
👇 Links:
App Store: apps.apple.com/app/id673879...
Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
👇 Links:
App Store: apps.apple.com/app/id673879...
Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
BUSY Bar’s statuses can automatically update - like when you start streaming or make a call.
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
BUSY Bar’s statuses can automatically update - like when you start streaming or make a call.
BUSY Bar development kit 2024 vs 2025
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
BUSY Bar development kit 2024 vs 2025
With the BUSY Bar web interface you can see what’s on its main screen, change settings, and update firmware - either via USB or Wi-Fi.
November 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
With the BUSY Bar web interface you can see what’s on its main screen, change settings, and update firmware - either via USB or Wi-Fi.
Is it rude to put a timer on the table during a meeting to keep everyone organized - even with your boss?
November 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Is it rude to put a timer on the table during a meeting to keep everyone organized - even with your boss?
New BUSY Bar animation WIP
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New BUSY Bar animation WIP
Which “DO NOT DISTURB” sign works better?
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Which “DO NOT DISTURB” sign works better?
Here are examples of custom widgets created in Python for BUSY Bar: clock, weather, and in-game ping.
November 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Here are examples of custom widgets created in Python for BUSY Bar: clock, weather, and in-game ping.
Want to use BUSY Bar away from a power source? The 3250 mAh battery gives you 8 hours of active use or up to two weeks on standby. Fully charges in under an hour 🔋⚡
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Want to use BUSY Bar away from a power source? The 3250 mAh battery gives you 8 hours of active use or up to two weeks on standby. Fully charges in under an hour 🔋⚡
While BUSY Bar's front screen shows your status to others, its back screen mirrors it to you
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
While BUSY Bar's front screen shows your status to others, its back screen mirrors it to you
Can’t stop checking your social media stats? BUSY Bar can display your YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch analytics in real-time! 📊📈
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Can’t stop checking your social media stats? BUSY Bar can display your YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch analytics in real-time! 📊📈
A focus timer is a must-have tool for long tasks like studying and coding. BUSY Bar takes it to a new level with progress animations, mechanical controls, and sound effects.
October 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A focus timer is a must-have tool for long tasks like studying and coding. BUSY Bar takes it to a new level with progress animations, mechanical controls, and sound effects.
BUSY App has been updated! Download it now to get the latest features:
- Simple timer or custom Pomodoro-style
- Customize your focus with modern design themes
- Automatically block distracting apps
- Create unskippable focus sessions
- See how often you try to open blocked apps
👇 Links below
- Simple timer or custom Pomodoro-style
- Customize your focus with modern design themes
- Automatically block distracting apps
- Create unskippable focus sessions
- See how often you try to open blocked apps
👇 Links below
October 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
BUSY App has been updated! Download it now to get the latest features:
- Simple timer or custom Pomodoro-style
- Customize your focus with modern design themes
- Automatically block distracting apps
- Create unskippable focus sessions
- See how often you try to open blocked apps
👇 Links below
- Simple timer or custom Pomodoro-style
- Customize your focus with modern design themes
- Automatically block distracting apps
- Create unskippable focus sessions
- See how often you try to open blocked apps
👇 Links below
When the microphone is activated on your computer, BUSY Bar will automatically display ON CALL status to make sure you won’t be disturbed.
October 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
When the microphone is activated on your computer, BUSY Bar will automatically display ON CALL status to make sure you won’t be disturbed.
BUSY Bar isn’t just for you, it’s for everyone around you. One quick glance makes it clear that you’re not to be disturbed - or that you’re on break and free to talk.
October 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
BUSY Bar isn’t just for you, it’s for everyone around you. One quick glance makes it clear that you’re not to be disturbed - or that you’re on break and free to talk.
BUSY Bar doesn’t have to live on your desk. With the wall mount it can be placed on any flat surface, like walls or doors, inside or outside.
October 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
BUSY Bar doesn’t have to live on your desk. With the wall mount it can be placed on any flat surface, like walls or doors, inside or outside.
With the right setup, you can overcome even the biggest of tasks. BUSY Bar helps you break them down into manageable chunks, with small breaks throughout.
October 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
With the right setup, you can overcome even the biggest of tasks. BUSY Bar helps you break them down into manageable chunks, with small breaks throughout.
We’ve redesigned the classic Pomodoro timer by combining it with a distraction blocker to help you stay focused and fight off notifications, social media, and other brain rot while you work.
October 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We’ve redesigned the classic Pomodoro timer by combining it with a distraction blocker to help you stay focused and fight off notifications, social media, and other brain rot while you work.