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?
$50 is a lot for a NFC tag that triggers DND mode…
Yeah but it also prevents you from toggling it back on when you are away from the brick. That’s the point. :)
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.
You can buy whole rolls of paper sticker nfc tags for a few dollars.
10 nfc tags £1.75 + Tasker £3.09
They show it working on iPhone.