Smartphone Tips: Why is the digital wellness setting given in smartphone, what is the use of this feature?

Nowadays, most people spend most of their time on the screen of a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Whether it is scrolling on the internet, checking emails, or reading online news, people are immersed in the digital world throughout the day. This habit is called doomscrolling. It can also cause problems like eye pain, neck stiffness, and mental stress. However, there are digital wellness settings in the phone itself, using which you can avoid unnecessary use.

Set app timers on Android phones and computers. You can set app timers through the Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls feature. This helps you decide how much time you want to spend on an app.

For this, go to Settings and tap on Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls. Tap on the Screen Time graph, which will show the details of app usage. Find the app for which you want to set a time limit. Tap on the hourglass icon next to the app, and set the time limit.

Set Bedtime Mode on Android

Android's Bedtime Mode helps you stay away from your phone at night. Go to Settings and tap Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls. Then choose Bedtime Mode and tap Bedtime Routine. Set a schedule, such as 11 pm to 6 am. This can turn the phone to grayscale or turn off notifications.

Set timers on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

You can set time limits for favorite apps. This feature helps you control how much time you spend on a particular app. When the time limit is over, your device alerts you and temporarily blocks the app. If you want different time limits for different days, such as more time on weekends, then tap Customize Days. Finally, tap Add to save the settings.

Tips to reduce screen time on a smartphone

Screen time reminders: Screen time reminders are part of Digital Wellbeing in Pixel devices. It sends notifications when you use an app continuously for 15 to 30 minutes. This helps in reducing the habit of doomscrolling.

Bedtime mode: Once set, Bedtime mode gets activated automatically every night. As soon as the set time arrives, the screen dims and the grayscale mode turns on.

Screen time monitoring apps: Some apps track your phone usage by category and time. Lightweight apps only show statistics, while some apps block apps when needed. Initially, identify the apps that take up most of your time and set a limit for them.

Start with small changes: Take small steps instead of changing everything at once. If you have trouble sleeping, start using Bedtime mode. Add habits gradually.

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