Rules. We all know them. Some follow them, some break them, and some make them. But when it comes to phones, what are the rules? I'm not talking about whether or not you should use them while in line at the bank or if it's okay to block that one annoying acquaintance who continues to blow up your phone with nonsense.

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I'm talking about rules you create that serve to automate changes that happen to your device, based on either a Wi-Fi network connection or location.

For example, you might have a work phone that you use and you want it to automatically switch to Do Not Disturb when you come home from a long day of fielding calls. Sounds nice never having to remember to silence that phone when you arrive home. 

Even better, when you leave home, your Android device will automatically go back to pestering you until you return home. The rules feature is handy. And because it's been around since Android 10, chances are pretty good that it's available to you.

I'm going to show you how to create an Android Rule that will do exactly what I described above -- switch your device to Do Not Disturb as soon as you arrive home.

Also: How to set up a bedtime schedule on your Android device

What are Android rules and how do you create a Do Not Disturb rule?

Requirements

The only thing you'll need for this is an Android device running at least Version 10 of the operating system. That's it