diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6bcccdf..27391a8 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -36,7 +36,13 @@ extensions like this. Until it is available, you can sideload the app.
 ## Credits
 
 - Icons by [boxicons.com](https://boxicons.com) (MIT-licensed).
+- Based on [karoo-ext](https://github.com/hammerheadnav/karoo-ext) (Apache 2.0-licensed).
 
-## Links
+## Hide powerbar from other apps
 
-[karoo-ext source](https://github.com/hammerheadnav/karoo-ext)
+If you want to temporarily hide the powerbar from other apps when you show something on the screen
+that would be hidden by the bar overlay, you can send a `de.timklge.HIDE_POWERBAR` broadcast intent to the app.
+Optionally, include the following extras:
+
+- `duration` (long, ms): Duration for which the powerbar should be hidden. If not set, the powerbar will be hidden for 15 seconds.
+- `location` (string, `"top"` or `"bottom"`): Location of the powerbar to hide. If not set, the powerbar at the top will be hidden.
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diff --git a/app/build.gradle.kts b/app/build.gradle.kts
index 52f2b6b..9ea7da2 100644
--- a/app/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/app/build.gradle.kts
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ android {
         applicationId = "de.timklge.karoopowerbar"
         minSdk = 26
         targetSdk = 33
-        versionCode = 5
-        versionName = "1.2.0"
+        versionCode = 6
+        versionName = "1.2.1"
     }
 
     buildTypes {
diff --git a/app/manifest.json b/app/manifest.json
index 9cc56d8..d54feb3 100644
--- a/app/manifest.json
+++ b/app/manifest.json
@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@
   "packageName": "de.timklge.karoopowerbar",
   "iconUrl": "https://github.com/timklge/karoo-powerbar/releases/latest/download/karoo-powerbar.png",
   "latestApkUrl": "https://github.com/timklge/karoo-powerbar/releases/latest/download/app-release.apk",
-  "latestVersion": "1.2.0",
-  "latestVersionCode": 5,
+  "latestVersion": "1.2.1",
+  "latestVersionCode": 6,
   "developer": "timklge",
   "description": "Adds a colored power bar to the bottom of the screen",
   "releaseNotes": "Add options to add secondary power bar and to hide bar when not riding. Fix manually set up power/hr zones."
diff --git a/app/src/main/kotlin/de/timklge/karoopowerbar/KarooPowerbarExtension.kt b/app/src/main/kotlin/de/timklge/karoopowerbar/KarooPowerbarExtension.kt
index ac8c3c3..e91eedc 100644
--- a/app/src/main/kotlin/de/timklge/karoopowerbar/KarooPowerbarExtension.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/kotlin/de/timklge/karoopowerbar/KarooPowerbarExtension.kt
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ import kotlinx.coroutines.Dispatchers
 import kotlinx.coroutines.Job
 import kotlinx.coroutines.launch
 
-class KarooPowerbarExtension : KarooExtension("karoo-powerbar", "1.2.0") {
+class KarooPowerbarExtension : KarooExtension("karoo-powerbar", "1.2.1") {
 
     companion object {
         const val TAG = "karoo-powerbar"
diff --git a/app/src/main/kotlin/de/timklge/karoopowerbar/Window.kt b/app/src/main/kotlin/de/timklge/karoopowerbar/Window.kt
index d37199b..a6f7b0d 100644
--- a/app/src/main/kotlin/de/timklge/karoopowerbar/Window.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/kotlin/de/timklge/karoopowerbar/Window.kt
@@ -1,7 +1,11 @@
 package de.timklge.karoopowerbar
 
+import android.annotation.SuppressLint
+import android.content.BroadcastReceiver
 import android.content.Context
 import android.content.Context.WINDOW_SERVICE
+import android.content.Intent
+import android.content.IntentFilter
 import android.graphics.PixelFormat
 import android.os.Build
 import android.util.DisplayMetrics
@@ -21,10 +25,10 @@ import io.hammerhead.karooext.models.UserProfile
 import kotlinx.coroutines.CoroutineScope
 import kotlinx.coroutines.Dispatchers
 import kotlinx.coroutines.Job
+import kotlinx.coroutines.delay
 import kotlinx.coroutines.flow.combine
 import kotlinx.coroutines.flow.distinctUntilChanged
 import kotlinx.coroutines.flow.map
-import kotlinx.coroutines.flow.mapNotNull
 import kotlinx.coroutines.launch
 import kotlinx.coroutines.withContext
 import kotlin.math.roundToInt
@@ -98,8 +102,16 @@ class Window(
 
     private var serviceJob: Job? = null
 
+    @SuppressLint("UnspecifiedRegisterReceiverFlag")
     suspend fun open() {
         serviceJob = CoroutineScope(Dispatchers.Default).launch {
+            val filter = IntentFilter("de.timklge.HIDE_POWERBAR")
+            if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= 33) {
+                context.registerReceiver(hideReceiver, filter, Context.RECEIVER_EXPORTED)
+            } else {
+                context.registerReceiver(hideReceiver, filter)
+            }
+
             karooSystem.connect { connected ->
                 Log.i(TAG, "Karoo system service connected: $connected")
             }
@@ -216,8 +228,15 @@ class Window(
             }
     }
 
+    private var currentHideJob: Job? = null
+
     fun close() {
         try {
+            context.unregisterReceiver(hideReceiver)
+            if (currentHideJob != null){
+                currentHideJob?.cancel()
+                currentHideJob = null
+            }
             serviceJob?.cancel()
             (context.getSystemService(WINDOW_SERVICE) as WindowManager).removeView(rootView)
             rootView.invalidate()
@@ -226,4 +245,29 @@ class Window(
             Log.d(TAG, e.toString())
         }
     }
+
+    private val hideReceiver = object : BroadcastReceiver() {
+        override fun onReceive(context: Context, intent: Intent) {
+            val action = intent.action
+            if (action == "de.timklge.HIDE_POWERBAR") {
+                val location = when (intent.getStringExtra("location")) {
+                    "top" -> PowerbarLocation.TOP
+                    "bottom" -> PowerbarLocation.BOTTOM
+                    else -> PowerbarLocation.TOP
+                }
+                val duration = intent.getLongExtra("duration", 15_000)
+                Log.d(TAG, "Received broadcast to hide $location powerbar for $duration ms")
+
+                currentHideJob?.cancel()
+                currentHideJob = CoroutineScope(Dispatchers.Main).launch {
+                    rootView.visibility = View.INVISIBLE
+                    withContext(Dispatchers.Default){
+                        delay(duration)
+                    }
+                    rootView.visibility = View.VISIBLE
+                    currentHideJob = null
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
 }
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