How to Set up Bedtime Mode on an Android phone

If you're caught in a late-night scroll trap, Android’s Bedtime Mode is your key to better sleep, taming your phone’s distractions in one tap.

Bedtime Mode, part of Android’s Digital Wellbeing, helps you unplug and sleep better. Available on Android 9+, it mutes notifications, dims the screen, and applies a gray scale filter to curb phone use at night. Set it to activate automatically, adjust brightness, or enable Do Not Disturb to match your bedtime routine, making it easier to resist distractions and rest well.

Here is how to set it up.

How to Enable Do Not Disturb (DND) on Android Device

“DND” stands for “Do Not Disturb.” It’s a feature commonly found on smartphones. When you enable the Do Not Disturb mode, your device mutes notifications, calls, and other alerts, allowing you to have uninterrupted time or focus without being disturbed by incoming messages or sounds. Users often use this feature

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How to Set up Bedtime Mode on an Android device

Step 1: Open the Settings on your device

Step 2: Scroll down the Settings menu and tap on Digital Wellbeing & parental controls

Step 3: Tap on Bedtime mode

Step 4: On the Bedtime mode screen, you'll likely see a Next button if it's your first time. Click on it

Step 5: You can set Bedtime Mode to activate on a fixed schedule (start time, end time, and days) or automatically when charging during your scheduled bedtime hours. Then Click on Done

Step 6: Once you've configured your preferences, click on Turn on now to activate Bedtime mode

Conclusion

By setting up and customising Bedtime Mode on your Android, you're taking a significant step towards improving your digital well-being and achieving more restful sleep.

This simple feature transforms your phone from a potential source of late-night distraction into a helpful tool that supports your health, ensuring your nights are for rest, not endless scrolling or missed notifications.

How to Manage Screen Time on an Android Device

Android’s Digital Wellbeing feature tracks your daily screen time and notifications. To manage your screen time, the digital well-being feature is to be enabled. The Digital Wellbeing dashboard shows a rundown of your screen time, including how much you stare at your phone daily and the time you spend

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