{
  "id": 6907817,
  "title": "6 Quick Settings tiles I can’t live without on Android",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/6-quick-settings-tiles-i-cant-live-without-on-android",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T10:30:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/i-add-6-quick-settings-tiles-new-phone-3705896/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Quick Settings on Android has experienced a resurgence in recent updates, particularly Android 16 and Android 17, offering more customization options. Quick Settings tiles on Android devices can greatly enhance accessibility to often-used features. I have found six Quick Settings tiles to be indispensable on my Android phones.\n\nThe first of these is the Google TV Remote tile, which provides quick access to a TV remote interface directly from the Quick Settings panel. This is especially useful for users with multiple Google TVs in their homes. The second tile is a calculator, which provides quick access to the Calculator app, eliminating the need to open the app drawer.\n\nThe third tile is a Wi-Fi hotspot, which offers instant access to the hotspot feature, particularly useful for mobile working. The fourth tile is the Recorder app, which generates transcripts on-the-go and syncs to an online dashboard. This is particularly useful for professionals who need to record meetings and take notes. The fifth tile is the QR Code Scanner, which launches a camera overlay directly to the QR scanner, bypassing the need to open the Camera app or return to the home screen.\n\nFinally, the sixth tile is the Focus mode, which temporarily pauses distracting apps and their notifications. This is useful for maintaining focus during work or study sessions. While these tiles are not exhaustive, they represent the most frequently used features for me. What are your most-used Quick Settings tiles?",
  "summary": "These tiles make Android's Quick Settings much more useful.",
  "key_points": [
    "Google TV Remote tile for quick TV control",
    "Calculator tile for instant access to calculator",
    "Wi-Fi hotspot tile for mobile working convenience"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}