Samsung's Modes and Routines not only automate daily tasks but also help you reduce screen time. From limiting useless web surfing habits to reducing distractions at work, these habits on Samsung phones will help you get through your workday.
1. Limit meaningless web surfing on social networking applications
People often spend hours on social networks, even if they only open them to check a quick notification in the morning.
Even though many people primarily use social media to keep up with current affairs, this still affects their productivity. Instead of uninstalling apps, use Samsung Routines to automatically close them after 5 minutes of browsing.
With this habit, whenever you open a social media app like Instagram, the screen will turn grayscale after 5 minutes and the app will automatically close after 15 seconds. While Samsung's Digital Wellbeing app has an app timer to block apps after a specific amount of time, it completely blocks apps for the rest of the day.

2. Open the essential driving app and adjust settings
The driving routine begins when the phone connects to the car's Bluetooth. It automatically opens Google Maps, plays YouTube Music playlists, keeps the phone unlocked, and sets up custom lock screen shortcuts.

3. Reduce distraction while working
When arriving at work, many people call or text their relatives to let them know that they have arrived safely. They also switch their phones to DND mode to avoid distractions and open their work apps.

4. Habits for undisturbed sleep
The Modes and Routines app offers pre-configured Sleep modes to create the ideal environment for a good night's rest.
However, if you want Sleep mode to only activate when multiple conditions are met, set up a custom routine. For example, triggers for sleep habits might include your usual bedtime and an additional condition, such as your phone's charging status.

5. Save battery for busy days
Battery saving habits can help extend your phone's battery life when the battery drops below a specified threshold. Since the default battery saving mode requires manual activation, you'll want to set up routines to automate the process.

6. Turn on Auto Rotate feature when opening Gallery, YouTube and other applications
Another useful habit on Samsung is to automate the Auto Rotate feature based on the application in use. For example, set this feature to turn on automatically when you open Gallery, YouTube or other media applications.

7. Keep the screen on for specific apps
Sometimes, you use apps without interacting with them for long periods of time, but the screen locks and turns off after a few seconds of inactivity. A Samsung Routines can solve this problem by keeping the screen on indefinitely for specific apps:

8. Customize lock screen based on location
Some people like to use different lock screens for work and home for privacy reasons. To do this, you can set up a routine that is triggered when you connect to corporate Wi-Fi and automatically changes the lock screen.

9. Maximize your phone's battery life
Samsung has a built-in battery protection feature that helps extend battery life. If you usually charge your phone overnight, you can create a habit to automatically turn off fast wired and wireless charging and limit charging to 80% capacity.

Additionally, you can create a routine for activities like exercising, taking breaks, or enjoying entertainment to limit distractions. It's also compatible with Samsung Earbuds, Galaxy Watch, and home devices to automate your entire environment. For even more customization, you can add advanced features to Modes and Routines using Routines+ in the GoodLock app.