GoKawiilAndy Walker / Android Authority
Samsung Routines has to be one of the most overlooked features in One UI. Most people either don’t know it exists or simply don’t care enough to explore it. Initially, I also only used it for simple things like updating apps on my phone and enabling auto rotation whenever I opened YouTube or Gallery. Over time, though, I started experimenting with more automations, and that’s when I realized just how powerful Samsung Routines really is.
Now, my Galaxy phone automatically prepares itself for different parts of my day without me having to do anything. It switches into a custom driving mode when I get into my car, creates a comfortable reading setup at night, and even manages battery intelligently when I’m outside. Most of these routines do pretty basic tasks, but they make my life so much easier.
Here are the best Samsung Routines I’ve set up and use every day.
Have you ever used Samsng Routines? 19 votes Yes, constantly 63 % Tried it once 16 % Know about it, never used it 16 % Wait, this exists? 5 %
I wake up to exactly what I need to know
Pankil Shah / Android Authority
Like most people, there are a few things I instinctively do right after waking up — like checking the weather, looking at my calendar, and catching up on anything important I missed overnight. Now, I’ve set up a couple of routines that help me with it.
The first one is incredibly simple. When I dismiss the morning alarm, my phone automatically switches back to sound mode. It’s basic, I know, but it has saved me from missing calls more times than I’d like to admit. Right after that, another routine opens Samsung’s Now Brief, which is something I’ve become a fan of lately. It immediately shows the weather, calendar events, top news, and other useful updates, so I don’t have to jump between different apps.
I’ve also added a routine that simply checks the day’s lowest temperature. If it’s less than 5°C, my Galaxy phone literally reminds me out loud to grab a coat before heading out.
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