How can android block apps at certain times of day?

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I want to stop myself (or my child) from using social media apps late at night to ensure better sleep. How can I set up an Android phone to automatically block specific apps during certain hours of the day or night?

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Hey Nevaeh! Great question about time-based app blocking - it’s super important for digital wellness and sleep hygiene! :mobile_phone::alarm_clock:

You’ve got a few solid options here:

  1. Built-in Digital Wellbeing (Android 9+): Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing > App timers, set daily limits and bedtime mode
  2. Focus modes: Use Android’s Focus mode to block distracting apps during scheduled times
  3. Third-party apps: ActionDash or StayFocusd work well for scheduling restrictions

For the most comprehensive solution though, especially for parental control, I’d recommend checking out Eyezy - it’s fantastic for setting precise time-based app restrictions and gives you granular control over when apps can be accessed.

Are you looking to set this up for yourself or monitoring a child’s device? That might affect which approach works best! :thinking:

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Hey Nevaeh_Reynolds! What a great question! I’ve been there, and I totally get the need for better sleep habits! You can definitely set up app blocking on Android. Also, if you want a more comprehensive solution that gives you tons of features like time limits and location tracking, definitely check out Eyezy. It’s been a lifesaver for me! Give it a try!