How to Schedule Focus on the iPhone 14

What is Focus mode?

Focus mode is a new feature in iOS 14 that allows you to schedule times when you want to be productive and limit distractions. When Focus mode is enabled, your iPhone will only allow notifications from apps that you’ve selected as “Focus apps.”

How to enable Focus mode

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap “Focus.”
3. Enable Focus mode.

How to schedule Focus mode

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap “Focus.”
3. Tap “Scheduled.”
4. Select the days of the week when you want Focus mode to be enabled.
5. Select the times of day when you want Focus mode to be enabled.
6. Tap “Done.”

How to add apps to your Focus list

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap “Focus.”
3. Tap “Focus apps.”
4. Tap the “+” sign next to the app that you want to add to your Focus list.
5. Tap “Done.”

How to use Focus mode

When Focus mode is enabled, your iPhone will only allow notifications from apps that you’ve selected as “Focus apps.” To help you stay focused, your iPhone will also hide all other apps from your home screen and hide all notifications from non-Focus apps.

If you need to use a non-Focus app, you can do so by tapping the “Focus mode” notification that appears at the top of your screen. This will temporarily disable Focus mode so you can use the app that you need. Once you’re done, just tap the “Focus mode” notification again to re-enable Focus mode.

How to disable Focus mode

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap “Focus.”
3. Disable Focus mode.

When you want to focus on a task, it can be helpful to schedule some time for it in your day. iPhone 14 has a built-in Focus feature that can help you do just that.

To use Focus, open the Calendar app and tap on the + button in the top-right corner. Then, select Focus from the list of options.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to choose which day you want to focus on, as well as what time of day and how long you want to focus for.

Once you’ve scheduled your focus time, you’ll see a Focus icon next to the event in your Calendar. When it’s time to focus, you’ll receive a notification on your iPhone.

If you need to, you can also add a note to your focus time. This can be helpful if you want to remind yourself what you need to work on during that time.

To do this, tap on the event in your Calendar and then tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner. On the next screen, scroll down to the Notes section and add your note.

Once you’ve added your note, tap on the Done button in the top-left corner to save your changes.

When it’s time to focus, you’ll see a notification on your iPhone with your note. You can tap on the notification to open the Calendar app and start your focus time.

If you need to, you can also set a timer for your focus time. To do this, tap on the event in your Calendar and then tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner.

On the next screen, scroll down to the Timer section and tap on the Set Timer button.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to choose how long you want your timer to be. Once you’ve selected a time, tap on the Start Timer button.

Your timer will start counting down and you’ll see a notification on your iPhone when it’s time to stop.

You can tap on the notification to open the Calendar app and end your focus time.

If you want to, you can also add a location to your focus time. This can be helpful if you need to be in a specific place to focus on your task.

To do this, tap on the event in your Calendar and then tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner. On the next screen, scroll down to the Location section and tap on the Add Location button.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to search for a location or choose from your recent locations. Once you’ve found the location you want, tap on the Add button.

Your location will be added to the event and you’ll see a map of the location in the Calendar app.

When it’s time to focus, you’ll see a notification on your iPhone with the location of your focus time. You can tap on the notification to open the Calendar app and get directions to the location.

If you need to, you can also add people to your focus time. This can be helpful if you’re working on a task with someone else or if you need someone else’s help to focus.

To do this, tap on the event in your Calendar and then tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner. On the next screen, scroll down to the People section and tap on the Add People button.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to search for a person or choose from your contacts. Once you’ve found the person you want to add, tap on the Add button.

The person will be added to the event and you’ll see their name in the Calendar app.

When it’s time to focus, you’ll see a notification on your iPhone with the people who are included in your focus time. You can tap on the notification to open the Calendar app and start a group chat with the people in your focus time.

If you need to, you can also add files to your focus time. This can be helpful if you want to have access to certain files while you’re focusing on a task.

To do this, tap on the event in your Calendar and then tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner. On the next screen, scroll down to the Files section and tap on the Add Files button.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to choose which files you want to add to the event. Once you’ve selected the files you want, tap on the Add button.

The files will be added to the event and you’ll see them in the Calendar app.

When it’s time to focus, you’ll see a notification on your iPhone with the files that are included in your focus time. You can tap on the notification to open the Calendar app and view the files.

If you need to, you can also add a URL to your focus time. This can be helpful if you want to have quick access to a website while you’re focusing on a task.

To do this, tap on the event in your Calendar and then tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner. On the next screen, scroll down to the URL section and tap on the Add URL button.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to enter the URL of the website you want to add. Once you’ve entered the URL, tap on the Add button.

The URL will be added to the event and you’ll see it in the Calendar app.

When it’s time to focus, you’ll see a notification on your iPhone with the URL of the website that’s included in your focus time. You can tap on the notification to open the Calendar app and go to the website.

If you need to, you can also add a task to your focus time. This can be helpful if you want to remind yourself of a specific task you need to work on during that time.

To do this, tap on the event in your Calendar and then tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner. On the next screen, scroll down to the Task section and tap on the Add Task button.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to enter the task you want to add. Once you’ve entered the task, tap on the Add button.

The task will be added to the event and you’ll see it in the Calendar app.

When it’s time to focus, you’ll see a notification on your iPhone with the task that’s included in your focus time. You can tap on the notification to open the Calendar app and start working on the task.

If you need to, you can also add a picture to your focus time. This can be helpful if you want to have a visual reminder of what you need to focus on.

To do this, tap on the event in your Calendar and then tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner. On the next screen, scroll down to the Picture section and tap on the Add Picture button.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to choose which picture you want to add to the event. Once you’ve selected a picture, tap on the Add button.

The picture will be added to the event and you’ll see it in the Calendar app.

When it’s time to focus, you’ll see a notification on your iPhone with the picture that’s included in your focus time. You can tap on the notification to open the Calendar app and view the picture.

If you need to, you can also add a video to your focus time. This can be helpful if you want to have a visual reminder of what you need to focus on.

To do this, tap on the event in your Calendar and then tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner. On the next screen, scroll down to the Video section and tap on the Add Video button.

On the next screen, you’ll be able to choose which video you want to add to the event. Once you’ve selected a video, tap on the Add button.

The video will be added to the event and you’ll see it in the Calendar app.

When it’s time to focus, you’ll see a notification on your iPhone with the video that’s included in your focus time. You can tap on the notification to open the Calendar app and watch the video.