Google seems to have silently rolled out a new Digital Wellbeing feature that lets users schedule work profile on their Android phones. First spotted by Stack Exchange users (via XDA), this feature sees users set work hours to automatically disconnect from work apps when it’s time to go off-duty. In this article, you will learn how to use the work profile scheduler on your Android phone.
Although this is a new Digital Wellbeing feature, it appears to only be accessible on Google Pixel phones at this moment. I can access the feature on my Pixel 3a with Digital Wellbeing beta 1.0.36, but it is missing on my OnePlus 7T running the same app version. We could expect a wider availability in the foreseeable future. If you have the ‘work profile schedule’ feature on your phone with the latest Digital Wellbeing update, here’s how you can use it:
The option to schedule work apps on Android should be convenient for employees who want to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You can also add a ‘work profile toggle’ to Quick Settings if you need a switch for controlling work apps. If you found this helpful, do not forget to check out our guides on how to use focus mode and bedtime mode on Android. You can also try out one of the apps for focusing on your work to get things done within work hours.
