Brick App Review
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Break free from smartphone addiction with GetBrick! The NFC-powered app lets you easily block and unblock distracting apps, helping you regain focus and productivity. Set up NFC tags in "No-Phone Zones," tap to block apps instantly, and tap again to unblock when you're ready. Monitor your progress, tailor app blocking to your needs, and reclaim your time. Take control of your digital life today with GetBrick!
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Chapters⏲⏲:
[00:00:00]: Introduction to the GetBrick device.
[00:00:37]: Demonstrating how to activate "brick mode" using the GetBrick device.
[00:01:09]: Explaining the consequences of deleting the GetBrick app.
[00:02:18]: Contacting the founders of GetBrick and discussing their approach.
[00:02:54]: Exploring the customization options for app access with the GetBrick device.
[00:03:18]: Sharing personal plans for using the GetBrick device and its magnetic attachment feature.
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Super excited to see this finally available - just made my purchase!
Yeah, this is perfect when your friend tries to go into your photos
Love that they don't require a subscription. Wish they had an android app, cuz I'd buy it today, no questions asked.
Android app coming
@@JoseBriones I noticed that on their site so I signed up for email updates. Thanks again for the review!
Android have plenty of apps that let you lock the phone down completely. Apple doesnt due to their software hence why this stands out.
Do you know any android app that blocks you from accessing the Accessability menu?
@@JackTheStrippa
Can you name some of those apps for android?
I know it’s expensive for what it is but I’ve just ordered one, think it’s such a clever, simple idea that gives enough of a mental nudge to use my phone more intentionally. Will be deeply annoyed if they introduce subscription pricing on top of £54 for an NFC tag. Tried dumb phone but need nav for driving, a smartphone for work, and couldn’t make the full switch. Hopefully this does the job.
after about 3 months, what are your thoughts on the brick thing? Does it work, would you recommend?
@@dre.dre13690 it is useful at times, but not being able to block Safari is a dealbreaker to be honest. Hopefully a v2 will come out with the ability to avoid online browsing and interaction altogether.
It’s cool (I also ordered one) but they need to create a contingency back door for let’s say a dollar each time. Otherwise you have to throw it away like you’ve stated.
This was a very good breakdown. Mine arrives in the mail tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it.
“Mines” isn’t a word unless its a plural for the noun “mine” like explosive or cave with resources.
@@itsleo5697 congratulations grammar police. You found this comment THREE months after I shared that MINE has arrived and helped me disconnect.
Oooo im intrigued
Very nice
I just got mine too! I love it. As yet, the device is unable to block internet browsers, but they're working on a work-around for that. I've used it for about 22 hours so far and it's noticeably cut my phone use by at least half. I hope they can scale well so everyone that wants to cut their phone time can.
I just got mine today and I'm so stoked. BUT the "apps with screen time access" toggle just lets you toggle it off at will. Any fix for this?
@@afig2 That's what my concern with this is too. It is bad design by Apple to be able to just toggle that off without the screentime passcode. It basically makes the brick, well, just a brick lol.
They fixed it now. I got the product and it's awesome!!
@@BassKick
Can you block specific websites? Or can it only block specific apps?
I’ll take a closer look at this. But I can’t stop thinking about the light phone 2, I think I need to get it again just this time as a companion device. I had it years ago when the keyboard was awful so I sold it back then.
The keyboard on the light phone 2 is still awful. I had to return mine and that was among the main reasons.
Are there any fees other than the initial price of $50?
They should have given you a discount code. Great review, thanks.
How is this different than making a friend or family set your screen time passcode and not give it to you?
Oh if it gives me the option to delete the app -- its not of use for me.
If it lets you block SETTINGS then it's revolutionary. If it's doesn't then it's a waste of time.
It does
You can’t access things anymore
No, It can't . This is from the site's FAQ : "You can block any app except for Phone. Most iPhones are also set up to have Messages, FaceTime, and Maps unblocked at all times, as well. To check which apps will be unblocked by default when using Brick, go to Settings->Screen Time->Always Allowed."
The iPhone settings is not even listed as an app under Screentime.
there is a “hidden” ios feature for less screen time actually… its not Screen Time its Assistive Access in Accessibility… you cant access the settings… its for the elderly, but i find it better for less screen time as it just makes it feel like a dumb phone(no notification wrangling ur attention whereas Screen Time you still feel like its a real smartphone)
From their FAQ: "Out of the box, you are able to turn off Screen Time access for Brick in your settings, however the app will be able to detect when this has been done and count it as the use of an emergency unbrick. For those who would like to block this option entirely, you can set up an automation within the Shortcuts app that makes the Settings app unopenable while Bricked."
@@pokego2560neither is Safari… 😢
I still don't quite get exactly how this works. Do I have to designate the "distraction" apps each time I want my phone to "brick?" Because that would be really annoying. Or do I do that once, when I set it up, and then simply tap the physical brick to brick or unbrick my phone, unless I want to designate a different set of apps as distractions?
One time set up
@@JoseBriones How does it actually have access to locking third-party apps?
Cool idea! Seems a little clumsy that you have to open up the app and then tap your phone to the brick though. Couldn't they just have installed a button on the brick that you press to brick your phone?
That would require power, a bluetooth module, a button, a circuit… instead the brick seems to only contain an nfc tag, which is an order of magnitude cheaper
I don't find it clumsy at all. It definitely helps to not have to make the device need anything at all. Can you imagine being on a camping trip and the battery running out or something?
What you’re describing likely wouldn’t be possible within the iPhone’s programming API’s.
Can it block Safari? 😢
If I need safari for occasional practical websites, does that leave it available for accessing Facebook etc via the web side? Can I block specific websites? I haven’t found an app that just blocks specific ones yet.
This can block websites if you set it up that way on Screentime
@@JoseBriones You have to choose “limit adult websites” to choose specific websites further down. I want unrestricted while also choosing specific sites. I can’t seem to find a way around this.
Ok, I like this concept. My biggest probably with any app I tried was that I could simply uninstall the app. It was the ultimate power. I like the idea because you can not only physically separate yourself from the power to undo, but there are repercussions to deleting the app. The ultimate power now comes with hurt, which makes it officially useful. It will still be useless to android users at the moment though.
Are you able to block specific websites? I don’t want to completely block my ability to search the internet, but I do want block Facebook, RUclips, etc. I’ve deleted the app, but continue to just use the good old websites.
Yes. They have a guide about that on their website I believe.
Is there a way you could do this with a normal NFC sticker? Like program your own version with NFC?
Yeah. You could with your own app and an NFC sticker
@@JoseBriones I guess I meant where maybe you could use an NFC sticker that would be linked to screen time on iPhone or something. In the words of Forest Gump “ahm not…a smart….man”
Thank you. Have you tried the app appblock?
Haven't I'll check it out
Wow that app is actually good now. I tried it a while ago and was able to easily uninstall it. Now they have a strict mode that actually seems to work so far
Is there a version of this but without needing to buy the actual brick? Like instead you have to scan a QR code or something to unlock apps on your phone.
That's more of what Unpluq does
@@JoseBriones
Isn’t Unpluq a subscription service though?
When will this be available again?
Not sure. But they are working on making more!
Soooooo does it let you block settings?
No. That's a limitation from Apple
It's a cool concept but I don't like that essentially if you delete the app and use all of your backup codes the brick is now 'bricked.' It would have been perfect otherwise as a dumbphone alternative. Currently I need something that has Microsoft 2FA for work along with apple or android carplay.
will this work with android?
Eventually. Not right now
It's a nice idea, I like it. But the needs to pay for an emergency brick is kinda lame. I left on my backpack, went to a meeting straight to a coffee shop and the backpack is at the office. Now what? Phone is useless Lol 😂 But I like the concept. I believe they could have come up with alternatives nfc tags, other than just the brick.
I think it depends on how extensively you brick your phone. I got mine and still leave access messages, maps, banking apps, etc. Those are quality of life improvements and tools that I would need in an emergency and that I use without excess. There isn't a situation like you described (transitioning between tasks without the brick) that would leave me in a situation where my phone was "useless". Even if you blocked everything, why not just sit in the coffee shop and enjoy your drink?
I don’t understand what you mean exactly can you right it ?
Can I delete the bricks app if yes You can cheat yourself there ?
Yes. You could sadly, but this is an app to be combined with your own lifestyle change and not a blocker for willpower
I tried it out on my Iphone to block the safari app, so that I don‘t browse on the internet. The instruction to block it works. The problem is, there is a way to overcome this block from brick. Shut down your Iphone, switch it on and now one has about 2 min to get in the safari app. Once I‘m in the safari app, I can browse as much as I want to! It‘s only by leaving the safari app that Brick gets activated, so that trying to re-enter safari won‘t work. So just shutdown, switch on, use the 2 min window and have unlimited internetplaytime. I hope they will fix that bug, so that there isnt a time-window to get in the safari app anymore. Does anyone have the same problem?
Thanks for letting us know. Hope they fix it too!
Man you are working really hard to figure out how to get distracted…that would be me too haha
A paid unbuckle would be nice if you absolutely needed to manually put in credit card info
it's just a NFC tag
Yep.
@@JoseBriones Any clue if this can be done with cheap NFC Stickers from Amazon and the Shortcuts app? I have a stack of 50ish NFC stickers that I am looking for use cases.
Would love to see a tutorial on a DIY method!
I work from home.
CANT YOU JUST DELETE APP
You could. But that’s why this is best coupled with Screentime for double measure of security.
Are there any fees other than the initial price of $50?
No