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Set up a Daily Focus Mode Shortcut for iPhone

When you need to sit down for a dedicated session of deep work, constant notifications and the temptation to check social media are your worst enemies. Fumbling through settings to block apps often distracts you further. A daily focus mode shortcut for iPhone lets you flip a switch and instantly lock in. By automating your iPhone’s deep focus settings, this shortcut transforms your device from a distraction machine into an iron-clad productivity tool.

How this focus mode shortcut works

Tap the icon right before you begin a complex writing or coding task. The shortcut immediately flips your iPhone into a strict Focus profile, blocking all non-essential pings. It prompts you for how many minutes you want to work, setting a silent alarm in the background. When your deep work timer is finally up, your phone gently returns to normal, letting notifications flow back in.

How to build this shortcut

1

Go to getturin.com and describe your focus mode (e.g., 'Turn on DND for 45 minutes when I start working').

2

Wait a few seconds for Turin's AI to build the shortcut perfectly suited to your workflow.

3

Tap the 'Install' button to add the daily focus mode directly to your Apple Shortcuts app.

Why use this shortcut

Instant context switching

Allows you to enter a highly productive workspace physically and digitally with just a single button press.

Guaranteed uninterrupted time

Ensures that random texts from friends and spam emails don't pull you out of a flow state.

Enforced boundaries

The integrated timer ensures you take a break when needed rather than burning out accidentally.

Ready to build this?

Build this shortcut in seconds.

Just describe it in plain English and tap install. No coding, no App Store, no subscription.

Describe this shortcut

Credit is required before Turin builds it. Review the actions, then install.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Set up a Daily Focus Mode Shortcut shortcut free?

Signed-in users can build one custom AI shortcut each day for free, subject to free-model availability. Continued generation uses prepaid credit according to model usage, and a 0.1 credit compile fee applies only when an installable paid shortcut is stored. No subscription or App Store download is required.

Which iPhone, iPad, and Mac models does this shortcut support?

Compatibility depends on the actions the shortcut uses and the software on your device. Review the generated actions before installing, especially when a shortcut relies on newer Apple features or third-party apps.

Does this shortcut need an internet connection to run?

It depends on its actions. Device-only actions can run locally, while web, weather, AI, and other online services need a connection. Turin needs a connection to build and install the shortcut.

Can I customise this shortcut after installing it?

Absolutely. You can describe any changes to Turin and get a new version in seconds, or open the shortcut in the Apple Shortcuts app and edit the actions directly.