diff --git a/.changeset/wild-snails-retire.md b/.changeset/wild-snails-retire.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ce75b6e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/wild-snails-retire.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+'@tanstack/hotkeys': patch
+---
+
+Remove redundant `setState` in `destroy()` and share a single `IDLE_STATE` constant across `stop()` and `cancel()`
diff --git a/docs/reference/classes/HotkeyRecorder.md b/docs/reference/classes/HotkeyRecorder.md
index d3c8bab..8d9237d 100644
--- a/docs/reference/classes/HotkeyRecorder.md
+++ b/docs/reference/classes/HotkeyRecorder.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ title: HotkeyRecorder
 
 # Class: HotkeyRecorder
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:72](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L72)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:80](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L80)
 
 Framework-agnostic class for recording keyboard shortcuts.
 
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ unsubscribe()
 new HotkeyRecorder(options): HotkeyRecorder;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:86](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L86)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:93](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L93)
 
 #### Parameters
 
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Defined in: [recorder.ts:86](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packa
 readonly store: Store<HotkeyRecorderState>;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:77](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L77)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:85](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L85)
 
 The TanStack Store instance containing the recorder state.
 Use this to subscribe to state changes or access current state.
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ Use this to subscribe to state changes or access current state.
 cancel(): void;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:214](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L214)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:218](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L218)
 
 Cancel recording without saving.
 
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ the onCancel callback if provided.
 destroy(): void;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:259](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L259)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:260](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L260)
 
 Clean up event listeners and reset state.
 
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ all event listeners are properly removed.
 setOptions(options): void;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:95](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L95)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:102](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L102)
 
 Updates the recorder options, including callbacks.
 This allows framework adapters to sync callback changes without recreating the recorder.
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ This allows framework adapters to sync callback changes without recreating the r
 start(): void;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:109](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L109)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:116](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L116)
 
 Start recording a new hotkey.
 
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ a valid hotkey is recorded, Escape is pressed, or stop/cancel is called.
 stop(): void;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:194](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L194)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:201](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L201)
 
 Stop recording (same as cancel, but doesn't call onCancel).
 
diff --git a/docs/reference/interfaces/HotkeyRecorderOptions.md b/docs/reference/interfaces/HotkeyRecorderOptions.md
index 24e67df..fce18ff 100644
--- a/docs/reference/interfaces/HotkeyRecorderOptions.md
+++ b/docs/reference/interfaces/HotkeyRecorderOptions.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ title: HotkeyRecorderOptions
 
 # Interface: HotkeyRecorderOptions
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:24](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L24)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:32](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L32)
 
 Options for configuring a HotkeyRecorder instance.
 
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Options for configuring a HotkeyRecorder instance.
 optional onCancel: () => void;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:28](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L28)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:36](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L36)
 
 Optional callback when recording is cancelled (Escape pressed)
 
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Optional callback when recording is cancelled (Escape pressed)
 optional onClear: () => void;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:30](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L30)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:38](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L38)
 
 Optional callback when shortcut is cleared (Backspace/Delete pressed)
 
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Optional callback when shortcut is cleared (Backspace/Delete pressed)
 onRecord: (hotkey) => void;
 ```
 
-Defined in: [recorder.ts:26](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L26)
+Defined in: [recorder.ts:34](https://github.com/TanStack/hotkeys/blob/main/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts#L34)
 
 Callback when a hotkey is successfully recorded
 
diff --git a/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts b/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts
index 048ad1c..109796f 100644
--- a/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts
+++ b/packages/hotkeys/src/recorder.ts
@@ -18,6 +18,14 @@ export interface HotkeyRecorderState {
   recordedHotkey: Hotkey | null
 }
 
+/**
+ * Initial idle state for the recorder, used when not recording.
+ */
+const IDLE_STATE: HotkeyRecorderState = {
+  isRecording: false,
+  recordedHotkey: null,
+}
+
 /**
  * Options for configuring a HotkeyRecorder instance.
  */
@@ -74,10 +82,9 @@ export class HotkeyRecorder {
    * The TanStack Store instance containing the recorder state.
    * Use this to subscribe to state changes or access current state.
    */
-  readonly store: Store<HotkeyRecorderState> = new Store<HotkeyRecorderState>({
-    isRecording: false,
-    recordedHotkey: null,
-  })
+  readonly store: Store<HotkeyRecorderState> = new Store<HotkeyRecorderState>(
+    IDLE_STATE,
+  )
 
   #keydownHandler: ((event: KeyboardEvent) => void) | null = null
   #options: HotkeyRecorderOptions
@@ -199,10 +206,7 @@ export class HotkeyRecorder {
     }
 
     // Update store state
-    this.store.setState(() => ({
-      isRecording: false,
-      recordedHotkey: null,
-    }))
+    this.store.setState(() => IDLE_STATE)
   }
 
   /**
@@ -219,10 +223,7 @@ export class HotkeyRecorder {
     }
 
     // Update store state
-    this.store.setState(() => ({
-      isRecording: false,
-      recordedHotkey: null,
-    }))
+    this.store.setState(() => IDLE_STATE)
 
     // Call cancel callback
     this.#options.onCancel?.()
@@ -258,9 +259,5 @@ export class HotkeyRecorder {
    */
   destroy(): void {
     this.stop()
-    this.store.setState(() => ({
-      isRecording: false,
-      recordedHotkey: null,
-    }))
   }
 }