Top 9 Samsung Routines You Should Be Using Every Day

Samsung’s Mode and Routines app is a great way to automate a ton of functions on a Galaxy phone. Simply set up the routine and forget about it. Automating tasks saves time and you don’t have to worry about performing certain repetitive tasks.

If you’re not using Samsung’s Routines, you’re missing out on a lot. Here we’ve listed several Routines that you should try if you own a Galaxy smartphone or tablet. Let’s automate!

Best Samsung Routines To Improve Your Galaxy Experience

Now, using Routines on your Galaxy smartphone is a breeze. All you need is a Samsung account and grant required permissions, and you are good to go. If you’re still having trouble, we’ve got a dedicated article on how to set up Routines. Once you’ve got that sorted, check out these Samsung Routines that you can set up on your Galaxy smartphone.

Note: Make sure you know how to initiate the Routine set up. You can follow the linked guide.

Let Your Phone Put You To Sleep

Are you someone who is doom-scrolling short videos throughout the night in hopes of falling asleep? Here is a routine that you can set up on your phone to help you fall asleep.

Select the Time Period option from the If section.
Now, choose the Everyday option. Also, add the start and end time. Tap on Done.
From Then section, search and tap on Brightness.
Adjust the brightness slider towards the 15 to 20% mark.
Once done, add another Then action for Eye Comfort shield.
You can choose between Adaptive and Custom.
If choosing Custom, adjust the color temperature and save the routine.

Now, when you are using your phone at night during the selected time period, the eye comfort mode will kick in, making the display dim which results in you keeping your phone away and falling asleep.

Unlock Your Phone Automatically When You Are Home

One cool Samsung routine that you can set up on your Galaxy smartphone is for the device to remain unlocked when you are in a particular place, such as your home. The device will always stay unlocked unless you leave the place or location. Here’s how you can set that up.

Tap on If and search for Wi-Fi network and open it.
Here you can Add your Wi-Fi network. When your phone is connected to this network, it will be unlocked.
Now, tap on the Then and select Keep your phone unlocked. Tap on Save.
Authenticate the Routine and add a name, icon, and color for this Routine.
Name it as Unlocked at Home and Save.

So now, when you reach home and your device connects to the selected Wi-Fi, the device will always remain unlocked. You won’t have to enter a PIN, password, or scan your fingerprint to unlock the device. This is a great feature, but always make sure to use it in a safe and trusted place.

Choose When Your Phone Stops Fast Charging

Many people plug their devices into the power outlet before they go to sleep to charge it up for the next day. While fast charging is great and convenient, it tends to slowly reduce the health of the battery if charged over 100%. There is a routine that you can set up to let your device charge slowly during the night when it is plugged in.

Note: You can also set up battery protection when your phone reaches a certain percent while charging. For example, if you set 85% as threshold, your phone will stop charging after that point. You can follow this guide for more information on the process.

Under the If section, search and tap on the Time Period section. Here, choose the time that you go to sleep.
In the Then section, search for the Fast Charging action. Tap on it and choose Off.
Again, under the Then section, search for Power Saving and set it to On.

Whenever you charge your phone at night, it will charge at a slower charging speed. But, if you don’t charge it at night, the device will automatically enable power saving mode, which lets your device conserve/save battery until you charge it up.

Silence Your Device Automatically At Certain Places or Locations

Keeping your phone on silent at certain places, such as work or religious places, is a must. Now, with this routine, you no longer have to worry about manually putting the device on silent. Here is how you can set up that routine.

Tap on the If section and select Time Period. You can also select Place (Make sure to enable the location).
Now, choose all the days that you go to work or go to a religious place. Also select the times. In case of Place, locate the place.
In the Then section, search and tap on Sound Mode and Volume.
Choose the Sound profile between Vibrate or Mute.
Once the Routine is saved, the device will automatically silence itself during the selected time frame or place and days and switch back to the general sound profile once the time frame has been completed.

Enhanced Driving Hands-free Experience

Now, if you use your Galaxy smartphone as a navigation device while driving, this is a routine that you will want to make use of.

For the If section, search and tap on Bluetooth device.
Now, select your car’s Bluetooth in Device. Select Connected > Done.
In the Then section, select Apps and choose Open an app or do an app action.
Choose Maps or you can directly select a saved route or address that you will drive to, like Home or Work.
Under the Then section, choose Advanced Options and select Wait before next action. Here you can set the time after how long you want the device to perform the next action.
Finally, under the Then option, search for Music followed by Play Music.
Here you can select the music streaming app of your choice and then choose your playlist.

To make things even easier, you can also let your device stay unlocked when you are driving by choosing the Lock Screen and AOD option under the Then section. Choose Keep your Phone Unlocked. And tap on OK.

Now, whenever your device is connected to your car’s Bluetooth, the device will launch the Maps app, set your destination, play music from your preferred app, and remain unlocked. This helps you to spend little to no time using the device and spend more time driving without any distraction.

Automatic Battery Saver

Have you been in a situation where you didn’t have access to a phone charger? That can be stressful, especially if you have a long day. However, with this routine, you can always ensure that your device enables battery saver mode the minute it reaches a certain percentage. Here is how you can do that.

Under the If section, tap on the Battery level option.
You can type in your preferred battery percentage here followed by Done.
Now, under the Then section, select Battery > Power Savings, followed by On.
Now, tap on Done.

Whenever the device’s battery reaches the set percentage, the battery Saver mode will automatically be enabled, helping you conserve your battery.

Automatically Auto-rotate Your Favorite Apps

A lot of users prefer to stream or scroll through their favorite apps in landscape mode. By default, you would have to switch the Auto Rotate option on from the Control Panel of your device to enable it. But, what if I told you that you can choose which app will rotate automatically the moment you launch it?

From the If section, select the App Opened option.
Here, you can choose the apps that you want to automatically rotate to landscape.
Now, under the Then option, search and select Screen orientation.
Now, choose Auto Rotate and tap on Done.

Whenever you open the selected app, it will automatically be rotated and ready for you to use.

Let Your Device Announce When The Battery Is Low

Here is a routine that can help you remind you to charge your device when the battery reaches a certain percentage. This is useful for those who do not have their phone with them or are on a table that is in another room or a bit far away. Here is how you can set it up.

From the If section, search and tap on Charging Status > Not Charging.
Add another If condition by selecting the Battery level option. You can choose the battery percentage that you prefer.
From the Then section, search and select the Show Custom Notification.
In the text field, type in the alert that you want your phone to read out.
Finally, tap on the option that says Read this Notification Aloud.
Now, tap on Save to save this routine.

Your device will now give you an audible alert whenever the device reaches a certain battery percentage when it is not charging.

Automate Switching between Wi-Fi and Mobile Data

Ever happen that you left your home and have been out and about, only to realize that your device has been offline the whole time? Well, now with this particular Samsung routine, you don’t have to worry about it anymore.

From the If section, search and tap on Place. Now, pick and choose a location that you want.
Adjust the radius slider to your preference.
Select the When I Arrive option and tap on Done.
Moving the Then section, search and select Wi-Fi, and choose On or Off.
Again, under the Then section, search for Mobile Data and set it to On or Off.
Ensure that it has to be the opposite between mobile data and Wi-Fi based on the location you are setting up.

Now, as and when you leave or enter the said location, your Wi-Fi and mobile data will automatically switch on or off depending on the settings that you have made.

Closing Thoughts

These are some of the must-have routines that you should add to your device. These routines are very helpful and save you a lot of time. So, what routines do you prefer to use? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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