September 13, 2021

Introducing one sec 2.0

I’m very happy to announce, that today, one sec 2.0 has launched, and here’s what’s new:

Most importantly, this update adds a second Shortcut that can be automated on app closing. This helps to measure the actual time spent on apps and allows for intentional app-switching without additional intervention (e.g. quickly checking link in Safari, then return to Instagram). I’ve also created a new tutorial explaining how to set up the new Shortcut.

I am also adding a new intervention type: Follow the Dot. This intervention requires your continuous attention to unlock apps: follow the dot with your finger for the required time to unlock the app.

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You can download one sec for free from the AppStore.

Setting up the new Closing Shortcut

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On your iPhone, open the Shortcuts app and go to the Automation tab.

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Go to the Automation tab and select + to create another Personal Automation.

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Scroll down and select App.

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Choose the app you’d like to configure the intentional app switching for.

Important: only select one app here. A separate automation is required for each app.

Be sure that “Is Closed“ is selected.

Then continue to the next page.

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Tap Add Action. 

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Search for “one sec” and select 🅱️ Log app closing (for quick app switching).

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Tap App (must be selected⚠️) in order to re-select the app you selected previously. 

The Automation won’t run without this.

Then tap Next.

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This last step is very important:

Toggle off the option Ask Before Running.

Then tap Done and you‘re done!

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Optional
Only available on iOS 15.4 and newer.

Disable notifications for this automation. Notifications will be triggered whenever the automation is ran, so it’s better to disable it here.

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Now that the automation is set up, be sure to select the right timing interval in one sec’s settings.