Turn off "While in personal focus" notification

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Turn off "While in personal focus" notification

When I'm in Personal Focus, I don't want to receive any indication that I have work related notifications. It prevents me from truly switching off, as each one triggers the reminder of the various issues.

I use separate apps for work email and personal email, and have no use for Teams and Slack outside of work too, so I really don't have any cross over or need for these "while in focus" notifications. Plus I can always just open the app if I really want to know.

Is there a way to switch off the "while in personal focus" notification?

Posted on Aug 31, 2023 07:07 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 2, 2023 02:32 PM in response to cjln

cjln, Thanks for clarifying. In that case, we recommend that you contact Apple Support directly so that they can work with you to find a solution. You can reach them by clicking here: Apple Support or calling the most local number in your region: Contact Apple for support and service. Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Cheers!

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bruno75

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Sep 2, 2023 07:21 AM in response to cjln

Hey there cjln,

You would be able to choose which app notifications are silenced and which aren't when setting up a Focus, including on the Lock Screen. We want to help by providing an article that shows the steps to do this under the section 'Set up a Focus' here: Set up a Focus on iPhone

If you still see notifications after reviewing that entire section and following the steps within it, we recommend letting Apple Support know what's been tried as they'll be in the best position to assist further: Get Support

Cheers!

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cjln Author

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Sep 2, 2023 02:24 PM in response to bruno75

Hi, thankyou for replying but I think you've misunderstood. I'm not getting the usual notifications. When I scroll up, in the notification section theres an item that says for example "While in Personal Focus" and shows that I've got items in my work email account, but not the usual name and subject lines.

I want nothing. I don't want to know that I've got emails waiting for me. I want to get rid of the "While in Personal Focus" notification item.

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Feb 8, 2024 01:48 PM in response to cjln

Did you find out how to fix this? I don't understand how it can say "silence notifications".... I can see them. It's a ridiculous system. Do I really have to go in and turn off notifications for Outlook and Teams and everything else that I use for work every day? Then what's the point of the focus? I can still see the notifications....

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Turn off "While in personal focus" notification

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