Reducing notification overload
We’re helping Kiwis take control of their notifications before their notifications take control of them. From guiding young people to educating adults, we’re supporting everyone to use their phones more mindfully.
Are your notifications distracting you?
Teens receive an average of 237 daily notifications.
We think it’s unfair when phones create a lack of balance.
So we’re helping Kiwis take control of their daily notifications.
Managing your notifications
Knowing when your Uber is pulling up or getting a calendar reminder for mums birthday is super handy! But not all apps need to send you notifications, especially when it feels like they just don't stop pinging. That’s why we’re encouraging kiwis to take control of their notifications.
Tip #1
Update notification permissions
If any notifications are bugging you, just know you can always adjust them or just turn them off completely!
Tip Breakdown
Apple settings:
Settings > Notifications
You can update how your notifications are displayed and customise notifications for individual apps.
Android Settings:
Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications
You'll see a list of apps that have sent you notifications recently, or you can tap on ‘All apps’ to view all apps to customise specific app notification settings.
Tip #2
Monitor your notifications
It’s a great idea to be aware of the number of notifications you receive per day. You can easily find this in your settings.
Tip Breakdown
Apple settings:
Settings > Screen Time > See All App & Website Activity
Simply scroll down to the Notifications section. Select the day you want to view and see the total number of notifications and a breakdown by app.
Android Settings:
Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls
The chart shows your device use today, including screen time, times opened, and notifications received. Tap the chart for more information, including the number of notifications and from which apps.
Tip #3
Personalise your notification settings
Change your settings to suit you. Both Apple and Android have customisable Do Not Disturb settings and notification scheduling settings.
Tip Breakdown
Apple settings:
Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb
You can choose who can still contact you and which apps can still send notifications. You can also schedule set days or times for Do Not Disturb to activate automatically.
Android Settings:
Settings > Sound & vibration > Do Not Disturb
Use Priority notifications to choose who can still contact you and which apps can still send notifications. You can also schedule set days or times for Do Not Disturb to activate automatically.
Tip #4
Create phone-free zones or times
Phones are becoming a part of everything we do, so it’s super important to be intentional about when and where we put them down.
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Create phone-free zones and times:
Share your intentions with your friends and family, going phone-free together is more fun! Think about places in your life where phones could be kept away, such as the bathroom, bedroom, or car.
2degrees Real Mode
Track your offline moments and reconnect with the world around you using 2degrees Real Mode. Pause your digital life and embrace real-world interactions! Install the app to begin.
