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New Brick Night Blocks Apps With Location
23 Oct
Summary
- Brick Night uses Bluetooth to block apps in designated areas.
- The device costs $129, nearly double the original Brick.
- It creates a doomscrolling perimeter up to 25 feet wide.
Brick has launched Brick Night, an iteration of its app-blocking device that now incorporates location awareness. This new version utilizes Bluetooth technology to create designated 'doomscrolling perimeters' where distracting apps are automatically blocked. Users can define specific areas and set schedules for when these restrictions should be active.
Unlike the original Brick, which requires a tap to activate app blocking, Brick Night initiates blocking when a user enters a set zone. This feature can cover an area of up to 25 by 25 feet. The device is priced at $129, a significant increase from the original Brick's $59 cost.
While Brick Night offers location-based control, its higher price point has led to recommendations favoring the original Brick, especially for users who have already established effective app-blocking schedules. The new device functions by recognizing proximity rather than relying solely on automated time-based blocking.
