How to Set-up a Focus on iPhone

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In the age of constant connectivity, the iPhone has become an extension of ourselves. It's our camera, our music player, our social lifeline, and even our work hub. But with so much vying for our attention, it's easy to get lost in the digital rabbit hole and lose sight of what truly matters. That's where Focus, a new feature introduced in iOS 15, comes in.

Focus allows you to create custom profiles that silence notifications from specific apps and people, based on your current activity or location. So, when you're trying to work, you can block distracting social media alerts. When you're enjoying a meal with friends, you can mute work emails. And when you're finally winding down for bed, you can silence all notifications altogether.

Focus is more than just a notification silencer; it's a mindfulness tool. It helps you be more present in the moment and reclaim control over your attention. By setting boundaries with your iPhone, you can create space for what truly matters, whether it's connecting with loved ones, getting deep work done, or simply enjoying a moment of peace and quiet.

So today I am going to show you all how to set up a focus.

Step 01

Go to “Settings” and click “Focus.”


Step 02

Here, you can add, customize, and schedule any focus. So, I am going to add a new Focus and setup it.

Click the “+” icon to add a new focus.


Step 03

There you can see already-made focus and also create your own one by clicking “Custom.” Click “Custom.”


Step 04

First of all, you have to name the focus. Type any name and select any icon. Then click "Next.”


Step 05

There you can see a few information about the focus feature. Click “Customize Focus.”


Step 06

Everything is here to complete the setup focus.

Click “Edit” under the name if you want to change the name or icon.

Silence Notifications

You can silence all notifications from people and apps.

Click on “People” to edit people's notifications.


Then check “Silence Notification From” or “Allow Notification From” and click the “+” icon to add people and click done. Then you can see the people you added now click “Next.”


Here, you can choose to allow calls.

Everyone: You allow all calls.

Allowed People Only: Call to allow only the people who allow notifications.

Favorites: allow only favorites.

Contacts Only: Allow only your contact list.

Contact Group: allow only a contact group.

Check on one of them you like. (You can't make multiple selections), then click “Done.”


Now, in Apps Notification, click “Apps” to edit app notifications.


Then check “Silence Notification From” or “Allow Notification From” and click the “+” icon to add apps. You can click on the app to deselect what has already been added. Then click "Done.”


Step 07

Customize Screens

You can choose or create a lock screen and home screen to add when this focus starts.

Click "Choose," select any lock screen or home screen to add or click “Gallery” to create a new one. Click here to learn how to create a lock screen and a home screen. Click “Done


Click “Choose” to select pages. You only want to see the pages you've selected. Other pages will hide when this focus is active. Then click “Done.”


Step 08

Set a Schedule

Click on “Smart Activation." Turn on “Smart Activation" to start this focus automatically. Then click “Back” to go to the previous page.


Click “Add Schedule" and select when you want to activate this focus.


Time: Active on Specific Time Duration,

Set the time, duration, and dates you want to be active. Then click done.


Location: active when you reach a specific location.

Give a specific location to active and click "Done.”


App: active when you open an application.

Select the app you want.


Step 09

Focus Filter

Click “Add Filter." You can select and turn on any app. The selected apps will be notified when this focus turns on or off.


System Filters

Click “Add Filter, You can turn on dark mode or light mode when this focus is on. Check what you need and click “Add.”


Click “Add Filter” then click “Low Power Mode” and turn on the low power mode. When this focus is active, the “Low Power Mode” will activate too. Then click "Add.”


Now that this is set, your focus is on active mode. When the right time comes, the focus will be active automatically.


I hope you learned something here, and I am sure now you can give your iPhone to anyone to use without worry…

 

Good Luck!