Brick Launches New Device to Block Nighttime Apps
The new Brick Night device automatically restricts smartphone app usage when users are in the bedroom.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Brick has released a new device called Brick Night that uses Bluetooth proximity to block smartphone apps. Designed to promote better sleep, the device automatically restricts access to selected apps when users enter a designated bedroom area.
Why it matters
The technology aims to curb excessive late-night smartphone usage, a habit shared by a significant portion of adults. By automating digital restrictions, it seeks to improve sleep quality without requiring constant manual settings from the user.
Brick Night features a 25 by 25 foot effective range and runs on batteries designed to last at least two years. The device is compatible with iOS and Android operating systems and supports multiple users through individual app accounts.
The players
Brick
Brick is a technology company that develops hardware and software tools intended to help users manage their digital habits and reduce screen time.
The details
Users configure their preferences within the Brick app by selecting specific apps to block and defining time windows for restriction. The device detects a phone entering the bedroom space by measuring Bluetooth signal strength and triggers the app blocks accordingly.
Timeline
Brick launched the Brick Night device on October 22, 2026.
The Tech Race
This release continues the shift toward hardware-based digital wellness tools as manufacturers compete to solve the problem of late-night screen time. It follows the path set by the original Brick device, focusing on automating user behavior through physical proximity sensors.
The Brick Night device costs $129, while a bundle including the original Brick is available for $169, representing a $19 savings. Users can integrate the device into their current iOS or Android routines to manage apps without ongoing subscriptions.
The takeaway
Using hardware-based triggers can help create a physical boundary between users and their digital distractions. Consider designating specific areas of the home as screen-free zones to encourage a clearer separation between daytime productivity and rest.
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