This is actually pretty brilliant and innovative.

With other solutions, the “key” that re-enables distractions is always present. Brick allows you to leave that key behind, turning your phone into a new, distraction-free device until you return.

This tickles some part of my brain… The scanning part is so cool. Would you use an app like this?

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      7 months ago

      Yeah but it also prevents you from toggling it back on when you are away from the brick. That’s the point. :)

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        7 months ago

        It will add some barriers, but it will not actually prevent you. It is still your phone you could uninstall whatever app they’re using.

        I completely agree, there is value in being digitally disconnected, detoxing if you will. Using a work profile, and turning it off when you’re not working so you don’t see any notifications is a great way to do that, if you want to use dnd mode great.