Wakoon
Keep your computer awake, using your iPhone.
About
Place your iPhone under an optical mouse: Wakoon animates the screen, adjusts brightness and can vibrate so the sensor detects movement — with nothing to install on the computer.
Wakoon turns your iPhone into an animated mouse pad for optical mice. Nothing to install on the computer, no connection: the phone displays a contrasted pattern and an optional vibration that the mouse sensor reads as movement. Perfect for a reading session, a presentation or a download that shouldn't be interrupted by sleep mode. Works with optical mice using a visible red-light sensor; not compatible with laser or infrared sensors. Free with ads (Start.io), ad-free option via one-time purchase, Supporter subscription or a rewarded video for 24 hours.
How it works
- 1
Lay your iPhone flat
Screen up, flat on the desk, next to your keyboard or under your mouse.
- 2
Put your optical mouse on top
Sensor right above the animated area. Wakoon boosts brightness so the sensor can see it.
- 3
Start the motion
Open Wakoon, tap Start motion, keep the app in the foreground. Nothing to install on the computer.
What awaits you
No-software keep-awake
Nothing to install on the computer, no connection. Everything runs on the iPhone.
Scrolling patterns
Several patterns (bars, grid…) optimized for red-light optical sensors.
Optional vibration
On iPhone, a micro-vibration reinforces the motion picked up by the mouse. Not available on iPad.
Controlled brightness
The app raises brightness during motion, dims during pauses and restores your original value on exit.
Battery-friendly
Longer cycles and capped animation rate. iOS Low Power Mode is respected.
Ad-free option
One-time “Remove ads” purchase, monthly or yearly Supporter subscription, or a rewarded video for 24 hours ad-free.
Pricing
Free with ads (Start.io). One-time “Remove ads” purchase for permanent removal. Monthly or yearly Supporter subscription: ad-free and supports development. An optional rewarded video removes ads for 24 hours, at no cost. All payments go through Apple's App Store.
Your iPhone keeps your Mac awake.
⚠️ Use Wakoon in accordance with the rules that apply to you (IT policy, employment contract…). You are solely responsible for how you use it.