Brick Set Up

We’re excited for you to use Brick! See below for set up and how to make the most of Brick. Check out our help desk or reach out to hello@getbrick.app for support. 

 

Top Brick tips

Apple requires an iPhone password to set up Brick and enable Screen Time access. Good news - you can remove passcode after your first brick / unbrick.

 

Safari can be a weird one - block it normally in Block Mode but use this shortcut (link) in Allow Mode. Specific sites can only be blocked in Block Mode.

 

To activate the Brick, tap the device or hold the Brick icon in app for 5 seconds

 

If apps aren't blocking correctly, disable Apple or other Screen Time restrictionists (sometimes screen time can get confused) and remove apps from Always Allowed list in Screen Time settings.

 

Set up guide

1. Read through Onboarding Materials

 

 

2. Enter email and verification code to create Brick account

No password required. Check 'Spam' if can't find one-time code

 

 

3. Activate your Brick and start set up

Tap the center "Activate" button. You should see a "Ready to Scan" prompt - then, tap the top of your phone to the Brick. Press "Start Using" to continue. 

If you don't see "Ready to Scan" or tap doesn't work, check our support resources under "Brick Not Activating" here. 

   

 

4. Allow Screen Time settings access - press Continue

Screen Time access allows Brick to block and unblock apps. If you accidentally press "Don't Allow", press the center Brick icon for a second prompt. An iPhone password is required to set up (but can be deleted after set up). 

   

 

5. Create a mode

  1. Select 'Mode' button under Brick icon.
  2. Press the "+" button on the "Select Mode" page
  3. Create a Mode Name - your mode won't be saved without a name
  4. Select whether you'd like to select apps to be blocked or allowed. Apple has a 50 app limit - so we recommend the mode type with the least selections. 
  5. Press the pen next to 'Select Apps' 
  6. Press the double page icon to duplicate a mode

   

 

6. Set up your mode

Select your apps. The App Picker screen from Apple can sometimes crash. If it does, we recommend the following:

  1. Only keeping one category open at a time when clicking
  2. Typing in App names into Notes app and copy and pasting into search
  3. Using dictation if available (microphone in search bar) to search

Select which apps you'd like to block or allow by creating a mode. Select the 'Mode' button under the center Brick icon. Press the + Button in the top right of the pop up to create the mode. 

 

7. Get started

Activate Brick by either tapping the Brick icon and pressing the phone to the device, or holding the Brick icon for 5 seconds. Check out our help desk at this link or reach out to us at hello@getbrick.app if we can be helpful.