{"id":12541,"date":"2025-08-16T22:17:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T13:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12541"},"modified":"2025-08-16T22:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T13:17:10","slug":"these-iphone-shortcuts-lower-down-on-my-terrible-scrolling-habit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12541","title":{"rendered":"These iPhone shortcuts lower down on my terrible scrolling habit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-key-points\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom key-points\" id=\"custom_block_0\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" 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href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12541\/#Give_your_self_a_countdown_to_while_you%E2%80%99re_accomplished\" title=\"\n            Give your self a countdown to while you&#8217;re accomplished \n    \">\n            Give your self a countdown to while you&#8217;re accomplished \n    <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12541\/#2_Have_your_shortcuts_kick_into_gear_while_you_arrive_someplace\" title=\"\n            2  \n         \n                            Have your shortcuts kick into gear while you arrive someplace \n                     \n       \">\n            2  \n         \n                            Have your shortcuts kick into gear while you arrive someplace \n                     \n       <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12541\/#Set_it_up_inside_Apple_Maps\" title=\"\n            Set it up inside Apple Maps \n    \">\n            Set it up inside Apple Maps \n    <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12541\/#3_Use_a_third-party_app_blocker_in_Shortcuts\" title=\"\n            3  \n         \n                            Use a third-party app blocker in Shortcuts \n                     \n       \">\n            3  \n         \n                            Use a third-party app blocker in Shortcuts \n                     \n       <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12541\/#My_private_favourite_is_The_Brick\" title=\"\n            My private favourite is The Brick \n    \">\n            My private favourite is The Brick \n    <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12541\/#Lock_your_cellphone_earlier_than_you_should_use_it\" title=\"\n            Lock your cellphone earlier than you should use it \n    \">\n            Lock your cellphone earlier than you should use it \n    <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=12541\/#Arrange_break_time_together_with_your_apps\" title=\"\n            Arrange break time together with your apps \n    \">\n            Arrange break time together with your apps \n    <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"title icon i-list\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abstract\"><\/span>Abstract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content key-points\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n                                        Set timers for apps to handle scrolling time.\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        Use Geo Shortcuts to kick in when arriving at places.\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        Make use of a third-party app blocker like The Brick to restrict app use.\n                        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Your iPhone can achieve this far more than you would possibly notice. Whether or not you could have one of many newest iPhones with Apple Intelligence or an older one which&#8217;s nonetheless operating the     <span class=\"display-card-hyperlink-article\" data-id=\"209459\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocket-lint.com\/ios-26-call-screening-hold-assist-apple-wwdc-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newest model of iOS<\/a><\/span>, there are possible options that you have by no means even tried. For instance, if you have not arrange your good residence together with your iPhone, you&#8217;ll be able to     <span class=\"display-card-hyperlink-article\" data-id=\"208621\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocket-lint.com\/make-smart-home-devices-homekit-compatible-with-raspberry-pi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">allow HomeKit automations<\/a><\/span> and management your good units from inside iOS.    <\/p>\n<p>From the completely different units you&#8217;ll be able to ask your cellphone to maintain observe of utilizing Discover My to your cellphone monitoring your whole actions within the     <span class=\"display-card-hyperlink-article\" data-id=\"207684\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocket-lint.com\/how-safe-is-apple-health-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Well being app<\/a><\/span>, iOS has a ton of hidden data that is simply asking for use. One in every of greatest methods to maneuver round your iPhone extra rapidly is through the use of Shortcuts. You possibly can arrange faster processes in your iPhone that may aid you go about your day extra effectively. In the event you at all times need to convey up a sure app while you present as much as work to be able to swipe into the constructing or one thing like that, you&#8217;ll be able to allow it to open while you arrive at a particular location.    <\/p>\n<p>Since I do business from home and am susceptible to being at my desk for lengthy stretches of time, one in all my vices is to scroll aimlessly on social media apps. I must be higher at avoiding these, so I made a decision to ask my iPhone to assist me. Shortcuts had been the right method to take action, as I arrange some automations to assist restrict my time doomscrolling.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic large \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"b2aa-47c2-9f1c43dd4b9f\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column large\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"Q0ni58s99H\">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iphone-16-pro-thumbnail.jpg\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;Apple&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n    <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iphone-16-pro-thumbnail.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=420&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iphone-16-pro-thumbnail.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=420&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iphone-16-pro-thumbnail.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=420&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iphone-16-pro-thumbnail.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=420&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iphone-16-pro-thumbnail.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=420&amp;dpr=1\" 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--><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Storage<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Ports<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUSB-C<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Entrance digicam<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12-megapixel, f\/1.9, 23mm (large), 1\/3.6&#8243;, PDAF, OIS<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-b2aa-47c2-9f1c43dd4b9f\" name=\"extra-content-b2aa-47c2-9f1c43dd4b9f\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"set-a-timer-when-you-open-a-certain-app\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Set_a_timer_while_you_open_a_sure_app\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"item-num\">1 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            Set a timer while you open a sure app<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"give-yourself-a-countdown-to-when-you-39-re-done\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_your_self_a_countdown_to_while_you%E2%80%99re_accomplished\"><\/span>\n            Give your self a countdown to while you&#8217;re accomplished<br \/>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-3-1.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-3-1.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-3-1.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-3-1.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-3-1.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-3-1.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-3-1.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Setting up an automation when Instagram is opened on iPhone\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-3-1.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-3-1.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n                        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-note\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom note\" id=\"custom_block_9\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content note\">\n<p>You possibly can arrange Shortcuts for various apps if you&#8217;d like. I discovered essentially the most success in serving to my doomscrolling was with automations throughout the Shortcuts app.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>I am infamous for losing time on Instagram. I scroll and scroll,  memes and movies till I do not even understand how lengthy I have been doing it. It is a unhealthy a part of my scrolling habit, and I wanted some assist. To ease myself into Shortcuts and automations, I began just by simply including a timer any time I opened Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>It was easy to do as I opened up Shortcuts and tapped Automations. Then I chosen App and Is Opened. I selected Instagram after which Subsequent. Then I tapped Begin Timer, which is without doubt one of the preset choices in iOS. As soon as I open the app, it populates a timer for which I select a length. I&#8217;ll regularly set it for 10 minutes so I can scroll for a short time earlier than the timer rings loudly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"have-your-shortcuts-kick-into-gear-when-you-arrive-somewhere\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Have_your_shortcuts_kick_into_gear_while_you_arrive_someplace\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"item-num\">2 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            Have your shortcuts kick into gear while you arrive someplace<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"set-it-up-within-apple-maps\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_it_up_inside_Apple_Maps\"><\/span>\n            Set it up inside Apple Maps<br \/>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-5.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-5.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-5.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-5.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-5.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-5.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-5.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Setting up automations when you arrive somewhere on iPhone\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-5.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-5.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n                        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If work is your prime scrolling hazard zone, you should use your cellphone&#8217;s location-based automation to cease your self in your tracks. In <strong>Shortcuts &gt; Automations<\/strong>, select <strong>Arrive<\/strong>, then kind in your workplace handle. From there, set a time vary (say, 8AM to 12PM) so you&#8217;ll be able to nonetheless get pleasure from your lunch break with out restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to select the motion you need to set off. For instance, as a substitute of opening Instagram the second muscle reminiscence kicks in, your cellphone may launch a productiveness app or notes web page the second you arrive. Consider it like giving your future self a digital nudge to remain on observe.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"use-a-third-party-app-blocker-in-shortcuts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_a_third-party_app_blocker_in_Shortcuts\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"item-num\">3 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            Use a third-party app blocker in Shortcuts<br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"my-personal-favorite-is-the-brick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_private_favourite_is_The_Brick\"><\/span>\n            My private favourite is The Brick<br \/>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-7.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-7.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-7.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-7.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-7.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-7.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-7.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Open up The Brick as an iPhone shortcut\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-7.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-7.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n                        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I&#8217;ve written extensively about my horrible traits in relation to scrolling. I simply cannot be trusted to not stare at my cellphone, so I usually take the choice out of my fingers. I reviewed The Brick, which is a tool that blocks you from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/must-have-ios-apps-new-iphone\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">utilizing sure apps<\/a> when it is enabled. It principally turns your cellphone right into a cellphone that may name, textual content, and electronic mail folks &#8212; and that is about it.<\/p>\n<p>The way in which to allow The Brick is by tapping your cellphone on it, such as you would a cost reader whereas utilizing Apple Pay. However I&#8217;ve gone as far as organising a Shortcut to open The Brick when I attempt to open social media apps. This limits my must stroll over to The Brick and switch the settings on. In <strong>Shortcuts<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Automations<\/strong>, I chosen an app, like TikTok. Then I added within the Automation of opening up The Brick app each time I attempt to open up TikTok. This permits me to rapidly activate The Brick and lock up my cellphone from having the ability to use social media till I stand up and bodily contact it to the machine. It is a faster method than having to stand up.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lock-your-phone-before-you-can-use-it\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lock_your_cellphone_earlier_than_you_should_use_it\"><\/span>\n            Lock your cellphone earlier than you should use it<br \/>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-6.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bring up the lock screen as an automation on iPhone\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n                        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Loads of folks wrestle to go to mattress at an affordable hour as a result of they&#8217;re scrolling a lot. If that is you, you&#8217;ll be able to simply do one thing about it. Arrange the Shortcut to lock your cellphone when Wind Down begins. You possibly can arrange <strong>Wind Down<\/strong> in your Apple Well being app underneath the Bedtime setting. This helps you go to mattress at a good hour and helps you wind down from a day.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-pullquote\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom pullquote\" id=\"custom_block_29\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>I simply cannot be trusted to not stare at my cellphone, so I usually take the choice out of my fingers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>When you have Wind Down and Bedtime set, you&#8217;ll be able to arrange an Automation by tapping Sleep. It offers you choices for When Wind Down Begins, Bedtime Begins, or Waking Up. In the event you select When Wind Down Begins, and Run Instantly, you&#8217;ll faucet Subsequent after which search Lock Display. It will lock the display screen and kick you again out to your Lock Display, so you&#8217;ll be able to&#8217;t truly use the cellphone for a lot in any respect, aside from seeing your widgets and the time.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"set-up-break-time-with-your-apps\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arrange_break_time_together_with_your_apps\"><\/span>\n            Arrange break time together with your apps<br \/>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-4.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-4.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-4.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-4.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-4.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-4.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-4.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"iPhone automations to take a break when social media is opened\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-4.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.pocketlintimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/08\/iphone-automations-4.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n                        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In the event you really feel such as you deserve a while to scroll, you&#8217;ll be able to reward your self by tuning out the skin world with a Shortcut. You possibly can put your self in Do Not Disturb mode to dam out any texts or messages from different folks, permitting you to scroll in peace. In fact, you too can set this as much as activate while you open up your Kindle, Apple Books, or Podcast apps.<\/p>\n<p>You possibly can go to <strong>Shortcuts<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Automations<\/strong> &gt; <strong>App<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Is Opened<\/strong> &gt; after which select which app you need to set it for. You possibly can choose a number of apps for any of those automations as nicely, so it isn&#8217;t only a one-for-one automation. As soon as you have chosen the apps, you&#8217;ll be able to select Take a Break, which can activate Do Not Disturb. It is a easy strategy to block out any distractions so you&#8217;ll be able to deal with what you are doing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abstract Set timers for apps to handle scrolling time. Use Geo Shortcuts to kick in when arriving at places. Make use of a third-party app blocker like The Brick to restrict app use. Your iPhone can achieve this far more than you would possibly notice. 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