Is there no way to pause a focus? i.e. pause work focus if you go on vacation?

I want to know if I can pause a focus, say if you go on vacation. I found my self missing messages because the focus would turn on at the scheduled time and I would need to remember to turn it off, twice a day. I had to delete it and will have to set it up again when I go back to work. Not ideal.

Posted on Aug 2, 2022 9:21 AM

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Aug 2, 2022 9:39 AM in response to Lenegade

Hello Lenegade,


I personally don't use Focus on my devices. I work from home and I'm self-employed, so everything I do is pretty much entwined. However, I wanted to inquire, have you tried creating your Focus mode to enable for Location or App launch instead of time based?


See "Add a Schedule or Automation" here

-> Use Focus on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


For instance, if you go to work, allow Work Focus to enable when at that location. I know for those working at home, like myself, that would not be useful. But if you launch a particular app for work, you could enable that option instead.


Either way, it could be a useful piece of feedback to the iOS team for future enhancement -- and it sounds like it would be a welcome idea.


Be sure to select the correct product or app here, this will ensure your feedback gets delivered to the correct team.

-> Product Feedback - Apple





Aug 3, 2022 9:31 AM in response to jeromyk

Thanks for your reply.

I could set it up using geo-location, however I drive for a living (yes I have a driving focus set as well) and it would be difficult and messy. I sometimes return home for a while but am still working. However, my question can be for any focus you make on your phone, the ability to temporarily turn it off would be welcome.

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