Are you an iPhone user who’s noticed the Share Focus Status feature but has no clue what it does? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! This handy little tool can make a big difference in how you communicate with others through your phone. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what Share Focus Status is and how to use it effectively for better communication and productivity. So buckle up and get ready to become a master of iPhone features!
Do Not Disturb
If you’ve ever used the “Do Not Disturb” feature on your iPhone, you know that it’s a great way to silence all incoming calls and notifications. But did you know that there’s a new “Share Focus Status” option in iOS 14 that lets you share your focus with others?
Here’s how it works: when you enable Share Focus Status, your contacts will be able to see when you’re in Do Not Disturb mode. This is especially useful if you’re expecting an important call or message and don’t want to be interrupted.
To turn on Share Focus Status, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb and toggle on the “Share Focus Status” option. You can also customize who can see your status by tapping the “Focus Contacts” option.
So the next time someone asks why you’re not responding to their texts, you can let them know that you’re in Do Not Disturb mode and focused on something else.
Work
If you’ve ever wondered what that little green dot next to your contacts’ names in the Phone app means, wonder no more. It indicates that they have Share Focus status enabled.
Share Focus is a new feature in iOS 14 that allows users to share their current focus with friends and family. This way, if you’re working on a project or taking some time for yourself, your loved ones will know not to disturb you.
To enable Share Focus, open the Settings app and tap on “FaceTime.” Then, toggle on the “Share Focus” option. Once it’s turned on, you’ll see a new “Focus” section in the Contacts app. Here, you can add people who you want to share your focus with.
When you’re ready to start sharing your focus, simply select the contact or group of contacts that you want to share with and tap “Share Focus.” Your contacts will then receive a notification letting them know that you’re focusing on something and they shouldn’t disturb you unless it’s urgent.
If at any point you need to stop sharing your focus with someone, simply go back into the FaceTime settings and toggle off the “Share Focus” option.
Personal
When you share focus status on your iPhone, it means that you are allowing other people to see what you are working on. This can be useful if you are collaborating on a project or if you just want to let others know what you are up to. To share focus status, open the Settings app and tap on Personal. Then, toggle the switch next to Share Focus Status to the ON position.
Sleep
When you share your focus status with someone, they can see when you’re working on something and help avoid interrupting you. You can also share your focus status with a group so that everyone knows when not to disturb you. To do this, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb and turn on Share With Contacts.
