SmartSleep
SmartSleep is a macOS utility that intelligently manages your Mac's sleep, wake, and power settings. It allows users to customize when and how their Mac enters sleep mode, configure display and system sleep timers independently, and set up automatic wake schedules. The app is designed for users who want fine-grained control over their Mac's power management beyond the standard System Preferences options—useful for server-like setups, scheduled tasks, presentations, or maintaining specific availability patterns. SmartSleep offers features like sleep prevention during active use, scheduled wake times, and customizable sleep behaviors tailored to individual workflows.
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1 suggestionSmartSleep appears to be abandoned or no longer actively maintained. The app (version 3.22 and earlier) is Intel-only and the developer shows no signs of releasing a native Apple Silicon or Universal Binary version. For users on Apple Silicon Macs, we recommend using macOS's built-in Energy Saver settings in System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions, combined with third-party tools like Amphetamine (free, actively maintained) or Caffeinate if you need sleep prevention, and schedule-based wake-ups can be configured through Automator or third-party scheduling apps. Alternatively, consider Nocturne or similar power management utilities that have been updated for Apple Silicon. You may also want to check if your specific use case (scheduled wake times, custom sleep timers) can be handled through native macOS automation or a more actively maintained third-party app.
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