diff --git a/board_single/main/control.cpp b/board_single/main/control.cpp
index bf21154..1998aa2 100644
--- a/board_single/main/control.cpp
+++ b/board_single/main/control.cpp
@@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ void controlledArmchair::resetTimeout(){
 // switch to IDLE when no activity (prevent accidential movement)
 // notify "power still on" when in IDLE for a very long time (prevent battery drain when forgotten to turn off)
 // this function has to be run repeatedly (can be slow interval)
-#define TIMEOUT_POWER_STILL_ON_BEEP_INTERVAL_MS 30 * 60 * 1000 // beep every 30 minutes for someone to notice
+#define TIMEOUT_POWER_STILL_ON_BEEP_INTERVAL_MS 10 * 60 * 1000 // beep every 30 minutes for someone to notice
 // note: timeout durations are configured in config.cpp
 void controlledArmchair::handleTimeout()
 {
@@ -347,25 +347,26 @@ void controlledArmchair::handleTimeout()
              noActivityDurationMs / 1000 / 60,
              noActivityDurationMs / 1000 % 60,
              config.timeoutSwitchToIdleMs / 1000,
-             config.timeoutNotifyPowerStillOnMs / 1000);
+             config.timeoutNotifyPowerStillOnMs / 1000 / 60 / 60);
 
     // timeout to IDLE when not idling already
     if (mode != controlMode_t::IDLE && noActivityDurationMs > config.timeoutSwitchToIdleMs)
     {
         ESP_LOGW(TAG, "timeout check: [TIMEOUT], no activity for more than %ds  -> switch to IDLE", config.timeoutSwitchToIdleMs / 1000);
         changeMode(controlMode_t::IDLE);
+        //TODO switch to previous status-screen when activity detected
     }
     // repeatedly notify via buzzer when in IDLE for a very long time to prevent battery drain ("forgot to turn off")
     // note: ignores user input while in IDLE
-    else if (esp_log_timestamp() - timestamp_lastModeChange > config.timeoutNotifyPowerStillOnMs)
+    else if ((esp_log_timestamp() - timestamp_lastModeChange) > config.timeoutNotifyPowerStillOnMs)
     {
         // beep in certain intervals
-        if (esp_log_timestamp() - timestamp_lastTimeoutBeep > TIMEOUT_POWER_STILL_ON_BEEP_INTERVAL_MS)
+        if ((esp_log_timestamp() - timestamp_lastTimeoutBeep) > TIMEOUT_POWER_STILL_ON_BEEP_INTERVAL_MS)
         {
-            ESP_LOGD(TAG, "timeout: [TIMEOUT] in IDLE for more than %.3f hours", (float)(esp_log_timestamp() - timestamp_lastModeChange) / 1000 / 60 / 60);
+            ESP_LOGW(TAG, "timeout: [TIMEOUT] in IDLE since %.3f hours -> beeping", (float)(esp_log_timestamp() - timestamp_lastModeChange) / 1000 / 60 / 60);
             // TODO dont beep at certain times ranges (e.g. at night)
             timestamp_lastTimeoutBeep = esp_log_timestamp();
-            buzzer->beep(4, 100, 50);
+            buzzer->beep(6, 100, 50);
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/board_single/main/control.hpp b/board_single/main/control.hpp
index 55e122f..daf40f0 100644
--- a/board_single/main/control.hpp
+++ b/board_single/main/control.hpp
@@ -97,6 +97,8 @@ class controlledArmchair {
         void setMaxDuty(float maxDutyNew) { writeMaxDuty(maxDutyNew); };
         float getMaxDuty() const {return joystickGenerateCommands_config.maxDuty; };
 
+        uint32_t getInactivityDurationMs() {return esp_log_timestamp() - timestamp_lastActivity;};
+
     private:
 
         //--- functions ---
diff --git a/board_single/main/display.cpp b/board_single/main/display.cpp
index c664e06..c8806e1 100644
--- a/board_single/main/display.cpp
+++ b/board_single/main/display.cpp
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ float getBatteryPercent()
 //shows overview on entire display:
 //Battery percentage, voltage, current, mode, rpm, speed
 #define STATUS_SCREEN_OVERVIEW_UPDATE_INTERVAL 500
-void showStatusScreenOverview(display_task_parameters_t * objects)
+void showStatusScreenOverview(display_task_parameters_t *objects)
 {
 	//-- battery percentage --
 	// TODO update when no load (currentsensors = ~0A) only
@@ -265,7 +265,6 @@ void showStatusScreenOverview(display_task_parameters_t * objects)
 	vTaskDelay(STATUS_SCREEN_OVERVIEW_UPDATE_INTERVAL / portTICK_PERIOD_MS);
 }
 
-
 //############################
 //##### showScreen Speed #####
 //############################
@@ -331,6 +330,42 @@ void showStatusScreenMotors(display_task_parameters_t *objects)
 }
 
 
+//###############################
+//#### showScreen Sreensaver ####
+//###############################
+// show minimal text scrolling across screen to prevent burn in
+// indicates that armchair is still on (probably "forgotten to be turned off")
+#define STATUS_SCREEN_TIMEOUT_NEXT_LINE_SEC 6
+void showStatusScreenScreensaver(display_task_parameters_t *objects)
+{
+		// to prevent burn-in only showing minimal and scrolling text
+		ssd1306_clear_screen(&dev, false);
+		ssd1306_hardware_scroll(&dev, SCROLL_RIGHT);
+
+		// loop through all lines (also scroll down)
+		for (int line = 0; line < 7; line++)
+		{
+			ssd1306_clear_screen(&dev, false);
+			displayTextLine(&dev, line, false, false, "IDLE since");
+			displayTextLine(&dev, line + 1, false, false, "%.1fh, B:%02.0f%%", (float)objects->control->getInactivityDurationMs() / 1000 / 60 / 60, getBatteryPercent());
+			// check exit condition while waiting some time before switching to next line
+			int secondsPassed = 0;
+			while (secondsPassed < STATUS_SCREEN_TIMEOUT_NEXT_LINE_SEC)
+			{
+				secondsPassed ++;
+				vTaskDelay(1000 / portTICK_PERIOD_MS);
+				// switch to default status screen, when IDLE mode is exited (timeout has ended)
+				if (objects->control->getCurrentMode() != controlMode_t::IDLE)
+				{
+					display_selectStatusPage(STATUS_SCREEN_OVERVIEW);
+					ssd1306_hardware_scroll(&dev, SCROLL_STOP);
+					return;
+				}
+			}
+		}
+		ssd1306_hardware_scroll(&dev, SCROLL_STOP);
+}
+
 //########################
 //#### showStartupMsg ####
 //########################
@@ -363,6 +398,8 @@ void display_selectStatusPage(displayStatusPage_t newStatusPage){
 //======= display task =======
 //============================
 // TODO: separate task for each loop?
+#define DISPLAY_IDLE_TIMEOUT_SCREENSAVER_MS 15*60*1000
+
 void display_task(void *pvParameters)
 {
 	ESP_LOGW(TAG, "Initializing display and starting handle loop");
@@ -403,7 +440,13 @@ void display_task(void *pvParameters)
 			case STATUS_SCREEN_MOTORS:
 				showStatusScreenMotors(objects);
 				break;
+			case STATUS_SCREEN_SCREENSAVER:
+				showStatusScreenScreensaver(objects);
+				break;
 			}
+			// switch to screensaver when no user activity for a long time, to prevent burn in
+			if (objects->control->getInactivityDurationMs() > DISPLAY_IDLE_TIMEOUT_SCREENSAVER_MS)
+				selectedStatusPage = STATUS_SCREEN_SCREENSAVER;
 		}
 		// TODO add pages and menus
 	}
diff --git a/board_single/main/display.hpp b/board_single/main/display.hpp
index 13c554a..776861b 100644
--- a/board_single/main/display.hpp
+++ b/board_single/main/display.hpp
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ typedef struct display_task_parameters_t {
 
 
 // enum for selecting the currently shown status page (display content when not in MENU mode)
-typedef enum displayStatusPage_t {STATUS_SCREEN_OVERVIEW=0, STATUS_SCREEN_SPEED, STATUS_SCREEN_JOYSTICK, STATUS_SCREEN_MOTORS} displayStatusPage_t;
+typedef enum displayStatusPage_t {STATUS_SCREEN_OVERVIEW=0, STATUS_SCREEN_SPEED, STATUS_SCREEN_JOYSTICK, STATUS_SCREEN_MOTORS, STATUS_SCREEN_SCREENSAVER} displayStatusPage_t;
 
 // get precise battery voltage (using lookup table)
 float getBatteryVoltage();