The Perfect Movie-Watching Setup: The Power of 'Movie Mode'

The Birth of "Movie Mode": A Real-Life Inspiration

One day, I decided to go on a date to the movie theaters to watch Wolverine and Deadpool since we both enjoyed watching Marvel movies. After, gathering all of the movie essentials we got into our scene ready to watch the movie. As we were watching the movie, my date's phone kept going off with the highest brightness, interrupting everyone's experience while watching the movie. It was frustrating and embarrassing, and I could see my date struggling to manage the interruptions without missing the movie. This gave me the realization that this needs to be fixed.

To tackle this problem, I created a simple script called "Movie Mode." The goal was to automate any device to minimize distractions, ensuring an uninterrupted movie-watching experience.

import Shortcuts
# Color: yellow, #Icon: moviecamera


# Enable Do Not Disturb mode to prevent interruptions during the movie.
setDND(state: true)

# Set screen brightness to the lowest level to save battery and reduce distractions.
setBrightness(value: 0.0)

# Mute the device to ensure that no sounds will interrupt the movie experience.
setVolume(level: 0)

# Display an alert to confirm that "Movie Mode" is activated.
alert(alert: "Enjoy your movie!", title: "Movie Mode", cancel: false)

1. Activating Do Not Disturb Mode

# Enable Do Not Disturb mode to prevent interruptions during the movie.
setDND(state: true)

First, the script activates "Do Not Disturb" mode, ensuring that notifications, calls, and other alerts are silenced.

2. Adjusting Screen Brightness

# Set screen brightness to the lowest level to save battery and reduce distractions.
setBrightness(value: 0.0)

It dims the screen to the lowest setting. This not only helps in saving battery life but also reduces visual distractions.

3. Muting the Device

# Mute the device to ensure that no sounds will interrupt the movie experience.
setVolume(level: 0)

Furthermore, it sets the device's volume to zero, preventing any unexpected sounds from apps, games, or system alerts that might disrupt others.

4. Displaying a Confirmation Message

# Display an alert to confirm that "Movie Mode" is activated.
alert(alert: "Enjoy your movie!", title: "Movie Mode", cancel: false)

Finally, the script displays a friendly message confirming that "Movie Mode" is active. The absence of a cancel option (cancel: false) suggests that the alert will disappear automatically, ensuring a smooth transition into the movie-watching experience!

Conclusion

The "Movie Mode" script is perfect for when you want to watch a movie without any interruptions. This shortcut helps create an enjoyable viewing environment. So next time you sit down to watch a film, consider using "Movie Mode" to enhance your experience!