Focus Mode applies to iPhones running iOS 15 and later and all watchOS versions.

Setting up Focus Mode on the iPhone requires just a few taps.

Tap a focus mode, such asDo Not Disturb.

iPhone settings with Focus and Do Not Disturb highlighted

TapDo Not Disturbto turn it on (green).

you’ve got the option to also turn on a Focus mode via theiPhone’s Control Center.

Open Control Center, tap and holdFocus, and select a mode.

iPhone Settings with Focus, Do Not Disturb, and Add Schedule or Automation highlighted

Tap a Focus mode.

Alternatively, tapLocationto enter a location where you want to activate Focus Mode, such as work.

Or, tapAppto have a Focus mode turn on when you open a specific app.

iPhone Focus settings with Time, From-To box, and days of week highlighted

put in your Focus mode start time in theFrombox and the desired end time in theTobox.

TapDonewhen you’re finished.

Customize Your iPhone Focus Mode parameters

It’s easy to customize and adjust your Focus parameters.

iPhone Settings with Focus, Driving, and Driving toggle highlighted

This is useful in case of emergencies.

Activate Driving Focus by following these steps:

TapSettings>Focus>Driving.

TapDrivingto turn the feature on (green).

iPhone Focus Driving settings with People, While Driving, and driving options highlighted

TapPeopleto allow specific contacts to reach you while driving.

Use Control Center for Focus Mode shortcuts.

Use Focus Mode on Apple Watch

TheApple Watchsupports Focus Mode.

Apple Watch Control center with Focus Mode and Do Not Disturb highlighted

There are two ways to control Focus Mode on the Watch: the default parameters and manually.

you could’t change these on the Apple Watch.

TapFocus(moon icon).

Apple Watch Focus settings with Driving highlighted

Select from the following durations for Focus Mode on your Apple Watch:

TappingPersonalbrings up these options as well.

TapSleepto turn off the watch display and turn onDo Not Disturb.

This aims to reduce distractions before your scheduled bedtime.

TapDrivingto manually turn on Focus Mode as you drive.