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Introduced in iOS 15, Focus Mode allows you to customize notifications and screen displays based on specific scenarios.
Before iOS 15, the only option was Do Not Disturb to control notifications during sleep, but with Focus Mode, you can create up to 10 custom modes for different needs.
Many users rely on Silent Mode for day-to-day quiet time. However, while Silent Mode mutes the sound of calls and notifications, Focus Mode allows you to selectively customize notifications based on the situation. You can allow or block notifications from specific people or apps depending on the mode you choose!
In Work Mode, you might want to turn off notifications from social media or games while still allowing calls from anyone. This ensures you never miss an important work call.
Game Mode mutes all distractions so you can stay focused on your favorite game. Plus, it can be set to activate automatically when your iPhone connects to a wireless controller 🎮.
Focus Mode offers ready-made options like Work, Fitness, Driving, and Gaming, but you can also create a custom mode from scratch. For example, pet owners might create a Walk Mode for distraction-free strolls with their pets 🐕.
Focus Mode allows you to control notifications from specific contacts and apps.
Make sure to add contacts if needed, as failing to specify contacts will allow all notifications.
You can customize call settings to allow calls from everybody, allowed people only, favorites, or contacts only. If you activate AllowRepeated Calls, a second call within 3 minutes from the same person will bypass Focus Mode, perfect for emergencies!
You can adjust other notification settings such as:
You can customize your lock screen and home screen while Focus Mode is active. You can even change your wallpaper at different times of the day using this feature.
And a small Focus Mode icon appears next to the clock when it’s active, which can be customized with icons like a heart or paw print.
You can set up Focus Mode to turn on automatically based on time, location, or when opening specific apps. For example, it can activate Work Mode when you arrive at the office, or turn on Do Not Disturb at bedtime.
There’s also Smart Activation, where your iPhone uses location data and app usage trends to automatically switch Focus Modes at the right time.
Filters allow you to control how certain apps behave when Focus Mode is active. For example, in Work Mode, you can display only your work calendar in the Calendar app.
If you enable Share Across Devices, your Focus Mode settings will be applied to other devices logged in with your Apple ID, like your iPad or Mac.
When Focus Mode is on, you can let others know you’re unavailable by displaying a message saying "Notifications are silenced". Currently, this feature works with Apple’s Messages app and Slack.
This will automatically turn the concentrated mode on and off under the conditions you specify.
While Focus Mode can be scheduled to turn on automatically, you can also activate it manually.
Focus Mode is a powerful tool that helps you manage notifications and customize your iPhone for different situations, whether you’re working, gaming, or just need a break. Once you master it, you’ll wonder how you lived without it!
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