{"id":329482,"date":"2021-08-23T19:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T16:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-set-up-focus-on-iphone-and-ipad\/"},"modified":"2021-08-23T19:00:40","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T16:00:40","slug":"how-to-set-up-focus-on-iphone-and-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-focus-on-iphone-and-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Set Up Focus on iPhone and iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a35c0c9687e3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a35c0c9687e3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-focus-on-iphone-and-ipad\/#What_is_Focus_Mode\" >What is Focus Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-focus-on-iphone-and-ipad\/#How_to_Set_Up_Focus\" >How to Set Up Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-focus-on-iphone-and-ipad\/#How_to_Configure_the_Focus_Mode\" >How to Configure the Focus Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-focus-on-iphone-and-ipad\/#How_to_Start_Focus\" >How to Start Focus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Set Up Focus on iPhone and iPad&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-734244 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iPhone-User-Setting-a-Focus-Mode.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iPhone-User-Setting-a-Focus-Mode.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iPhone-User-Setting-a-Focus-Mode.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"iPhone User Setting a Focus Mode.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Khamosh Pathak\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Khamosh Pathak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As mobile devices have become deeply integrated into our lives, we\u2019ve started to think more about <em>how<\/em> we use them. <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s approach to healthier iPhone and iPad usage is called \u201cFocus,\u201d and you should set it up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Focus_Mode\"><\/span>What is Focus Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cFocus\u201d\u2014commonly called \u201cFocus Mode\u201d\u2014was introduced in iOS 15 and it builds upon the existing \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d features. In short, Focus Mode is specialized Do Not Disturb modes for specific situations.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than have one Do Not Disturb mode for everything\u2014which is still included, by the way\u2014you can create modes for things like work, fitness, gaming, reading, and more. It provides more fine-tuning to match those specific activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What is Focus on iPhone and iPad, and How Is It Better Than Do Not Disturb?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_Focus\"><\/span>How to Set Up Focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, launch the \u201cSettings\u201d app from the home screen on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-17_17-17-33.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the &quot;Settings&quot; app.\" width=\"409\" height=\"204\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cFocus\u201d to get started.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-19-11.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Focus.&quot;\" width=\"444\" height=\"142\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Apple has a few pre-loaded Focus modes for you to set up, including the old \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d mode.<\/p>\n<p>You can select one of the pre-loaded modes to set it up or tap the + icon in the top right to create a new one. The set-up process is the same for all modes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-37-01.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a Focus mode to set up.\" width=\"443\" height=\"277\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re adding a new mode, there are some pre-loaded ones to choose from, or you can make a \u201cCustom\u201d mode and name it whatever you want.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-37-29.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Focus Modes.\" width=\"442\" height=\"470\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whichever Focus mode you\u2019re using, the setup is the same. First, tap \u201cAdd Person\u201d to select the people you want notifications from.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-40-06.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Add Person.&quot;\" width=\"442\" height=\"190\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select all the people you want and tap \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-40-53.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select people and tap &quot;Done.&quot;\" width=\"446\" height=\"276\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select \u201cCalls From.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-41-29.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Calls From.&quot;\" width=\"441\" height=\"135\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can choose who will be able to call you when the Focus mode is active. Select from \u201cEveryone,\u201d \u201cNo One,\u201d \u201cFavorites,\u201d or \u201cEveryone.\u201d Also, decide if you want repeated calls to get through.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-43-41.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose who can call you.\" width=\"443\" height=\"308\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re done with that, tap the blue button on the bottom that says \u201cAllow # People.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-44-36.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Allow People&quot; to finish.\" width=\"442\" height=\"146\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The next step is to choose which apps will be allowed to show notifications. Tap the \u201cAdd App\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-45-20.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Add App.&quot;\" width=\"442\" height=\"190\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select all the apps you want and tap \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-46-12.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select apps and tap &quot;Done.&quot;\" width=\"445\" height=\"272\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, you can toggle on \u201cTime Sensitive\u201d notifications to be allowed in the Focus mode. This is a special class of notifications for important apps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-49-05.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle on &quot;Time Sensitive.&quot;\" width=\"442\" height=\"164\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the blue button at the bottom that says \u201cAllow # Apps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-49-39.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Allow Apps.&quot;\" width=\"446\" height=\"132\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Certain Focus modes can start automatically. For example, the \u201cFitness Focus\u201d mode can start when you do a workout with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/53896\/apples-new-fitness-is-an-affordable-subscription-service-for-the-whole-family\/\">Fitness+<\/a> or on your Apple Watch. You\u2019ll have the option to enable this or skip it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-51-33.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose automatic starting or skip it.\" width=\"444\" height=\"129\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The last step is to tap \u201cDone\u201d on the final screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-52-16.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Done&quot; to finish up.\" width=\"446\" height=\"518\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/53896\/apples-new-fitness-is-an-affordable-subscription-service-for-the-whole-family\/\"><strong><em>Apple&#8217;s New Fitness+ Is an Affordable Subscription Service for the Whole Family<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Configure_the_Focus_Mode\"><\/span>How to Configure the Focus Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve set up the Focus mode, but there\u2019s still more we can do with it. On the settings screen for the mode, there are a number of options. We\u2019ll start with \u201cFocus Status.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-54-03.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Focus Status.&quot;\" width=\"442\" height=\"193\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you enable this, apps will display to people who message you that you have notifications silenced.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-54-50.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle on &quot;Share Focus Status.&quot;\" width=\"444\" height=\"134\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, go back to the previous screen and tap \u201cHome Screen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-55-17.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Home Screen.&quot;\" width=\"442\" height=\"193\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There are two options here. You can \u201cHide Notification Badges\u201d when the Focus mode is active and select specific home screen pages to show when the mode is active.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-56-29.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hide badges or choose custom pages.\" width=\"649\" height=\"308\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go back to the previous screen and tap \u201cLock Screen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_16-58-08.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Lock Screen.&quot;\" width=\"442\" height=\"193\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You have two options here as well. You can \u201cDim Lock Screen\u201d when the mode is active and show silenced notifications on the lock screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_17-00-14.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle on &quot;Dim Lock Screen&quot; or &quot;Show On Lock Screen.&quot;\" width=\"444\" height=\"202\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Return to the previous page one more time. The last thing to do is set up a schedule or automation for the Focus mode. You don\u2019t have to do this if you just want to turn it on manually.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_17-01-12.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add a schedule or auomation.\" width=\"445\" height=\"186\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can automate the Focus mode with a time, location, or an app. Follow the steps to set up whichever method you would like to use. You can use more than one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_17-02-41.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose one of the automation methods.\" width=\"441\" height=\"262\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to setting up and configuring a Focus mode!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_Focus\"><\/span>How to Start Focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Okay, you\u2019ve got all your Focus modes set up, maybe some of them are automated, but others require manual starting. To do that, swipe down from the right-top of the display.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_17-04-39.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Swipe down from the top right.\" width=\"446\" height=\"245\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the \u201cFocus\u201d button from the Control Center.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_17-05-12.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Focus&quot; button.\" width=\"441\" height=\"214\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the Focus mode you would like to start and it will be enabled.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_17-06-10.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the Focus mode.\" width=\"445\" height=\"282\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also tap the three-dots icon for more options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-18_17-07-16.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"287\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! Focus is one of the coolest features in iOS 15. Not every situation requires the same level of notification and app blocking. 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