Google seems to have quietly rolled out a new Digital Balance feature that allows users to schedule work profiles on their Android phones. first detected Stack Exchange users (via XDA), this feature sees users set their work hours to automatically disconnect their work apps when it’s time to go out of business. In this article, you will learn how to use the work profile scheduler on your Android phone.
Schedule a Business Profile on Android Phones
Although this is a new Digital Balance feature, it currently only appears to be available on Google Pixel phones. Here’s how I can access the feature on my Pixel 3a: Digital Balance beta 1.0.36 but missing on my OnePlus 7T running the same app version. We can expect wider availability in the foreseeable future. If your phone with the latest Digital Balance update has the ‘work profile schedule’ feature, you can use it like this:
1. Open the Settings app and go to ‘Digital Balance & parental controls’. Under the ‘Ways to Disconnect’ section, you will see a new option that says. ‘Work profile program.’ Tap on and Select ‘Set up a schedule’ on the opened page.
2. Here, now you can set your working hours and days. Tap on ‘Start’ and ‘End’ to set working hours. Then tap ‘Set’ in the upper right corner to save the changes. If you want to edit your working hours in the future, you can tap the ‘Delete’ button (trash icon) to remove the program and create a new one.
3. Now, not receiving notifications from business apps because they will be paused outside of your work profile program. If you need to access a work app urgently, you can enable the work profile toggle at the bottom of the app drawer. Here’s what your work profile looks like after and during office hours:
Easy Tip for Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance
The option to schedule business apps on Android should be suitable for employees who want to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You can also add a ‘work profile toggle’ in Quick Settings if you need a key to control work apps. If you found this helpful, be sure to check out our guides on how to use focus mode and bedtime mode on Android. You can also try one of the apps to focus on your work to get things done during business hours.
