How to Use Digital Wellbeing on Google Pixel 7a

Posted on 16th June 2023

The Google Pixel 7a is a budget-friendly smartphone that still offers high-end features. One of those features is Digital Wellbeing, which is designed to help you manage your screen time. Here’s how to use it.

Step One: Open the Settings App

Open the Settings app on your Google Pixel 7a. You can do this by tapping the icon that looks like a gear.

Step Two: Scroll Down and Tap on Digital Wellbeing

Once you’re in the Settings app, scroll down until you see the “Digital Wellbeing” option. Tap on it.

Step Three: Set Up Screen Time Management

Once you’re in the Digital Wellbeing settings, you’ll see an option for “Screen Time Management.” Tap on it.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to set up a daily limit for your screen time. You can also set up limits for individual apps. Tap on the “Add App Limit” button to get started.

Once you’ve set up your limits, you’ll be able to see your screen time statistics in the “Dashboard” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings. This can help you see how much time you’re spending on your phone and which apps you’re using the most.

Step Four: Use the Wind Down Feature

The “Wind Down” feature in Digital Wellbeing can help you get ready for bed. When you enable this feature, your phone will go into “Do Not Disturb” mode and the screen will turn to grayscale. You can also set up a bedtime schedule so that your phone will automatically enable the Wind Down feature at a certain time.

Step Five: Use the App Timer

If you find yourself using certain apps more than you’d like, you can set up an app timer. This will limit the amount of time you can use an app each day. To set up an app timer, go to the “App Timers” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to select an app and set a daily time limit for it. Once you reach your limit, the app will be blocked for the rest of the day. You can also set up a “wind down” period for the app so that it will be blocked for a certain period of time before your bedtime.

Step Six: Use the Grayscale Mode

If you want to cut down on your screen time, you can enable the Grayscale mode. This will make your screen black and white, which can make it less appealing to use. To enable this mode, go to the “Display” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings.

On the next screen, you’ll see an option for “Grayscale.” Tap on it and then tap on the “Enable” button. Once it’s enabled, your screen will be black and white.

Step Seven: Use the Do Not Disturb Mode

If you want to minimize distractions, you can enable the Do Not Disturb mode. This will silence all notifications and prevent your phone from making any sounds. To enable this mode, go to the “Sound” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings.

On the next screen, you’ll see an option for “Do Not Disturb.” Tap on it and then tap on the “Enable” button. Once it’s enabled, you’ll see a “Do Not Disturb” icon in the notification bar.

Step Eight: Check Your Statistics

The “Dashboard” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings will show you your usage statistics. Here, you can see how much time you’re spending on your phone and which apps you’re using the most. This can help you identify which apps you need to limit.

You can also see how many times you’ve unlocked your phone and how many notifications you’ve received. This can help you see how often you’re picking up your phone and whether or not you’re getting too many notifications.

Step Nine: Use the Focus Mode

If you want to limit your distractions, you can enable the Focus mode. This will silence all notifications and prevent certain apps from being used. To enable this mode, go to the “Focus Mode” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to select the apps that you want to block. Once you’ve selected the apps, tap on the “Enable” button. Once it’s enabled, you’ll see a “Focus Mode” icon in the notification bar.

Step Ten: Use the Night Light Feature

The “Night Light” feature in Digital Wellbeing can help you reduce blue light exposure. This can help you sleep better at night. To enable this feature, go to the “Display” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings.

On the next screen, you’ll see an option for “Night Light.” Tap on it and then tap on the “Enable” button. Once it’s enabled, you’ll see a “Night Light” icon in the notification bar.

Step Eleven: Use the Flip to Shhh Feature

If you want to quickly enable the Do Not Disturb mode, you can use the “Flip to Shhh” feature. This will silence all notifications and prevent your phone from making any sounds. To enable this feature, go to the “Sound” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings.

On the next screen, you’ll see an option for “Flip to Shhh.” Tap on it and then tap on the “Enable” button. Once it’s enabled, you’ll see a “Flip to Shhh” icon in the notification bar.

Step Twelve: Use the Unplugged Feature

If you want to track your screen time, you can use the “Unplugged” feature. This will track how long you go without using your phone. To enable this feature, go to the “Usage Statistics” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings.

On the next screen, you’ll see an option for “Unplugged.” Tap on it and then tap on the “Enable” button. Once it’s enabled, you’ll see an “Unplugged” icon in the notification bar.

Step Thirteen: Use the Do Not Disturb Scheduler

If you want to schedule the Do Not Disturb mode, you can use the “Do Not Disturb Scheduler.” This will allow you to set up a schedule for when the Do Not Disturb mode should be enabled. To enable this feature, go to the “Sound” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings.

On the next screen, you’ll see an option for “Do Not Disturb Scheduler.” Tap on it and then tap on the “Enable” button. Once it’s enabled, you’ll see a “Do Not Disturb Scheduler” icon in the notification bar.

Step Fourteen: Use the Wind Down Scheduler

If you want to schedule the Wind Down feature, you can use the “Wind Down Scheduler.” This will allow you to set up a schedule for when the Wind Down feature should be enabled. To enable this feature, go to the “Display” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings.

On the next screen, you’ll see an option for “Wind Down Scheduler.” Tap on it and then tap on the “Enable” button. Once it’s enabled, you’ll see a “Wind Down Scheduler” icon in the notification bar.

Step Fifteen: Use the App Timer Scheduler

If you want to schedule the App Timer, you can use the “App Timer Scheduler.” This will allow you to set up a schedule for when the App Timer should be enabled. To enable this feature, go to the “App Timers” section of the Digital Wellbeing settings.

On the next screen, you’ll see an option for “App Timer Scheduler.” Tap on it and then tap on the “Enable” button. Once it’s enabled, you’ll see an “App Timer Scheduler” icon in the notification bar.