Apple’s recent changes to the lock screen are more than profound, as you can now link the lock screen to different focus modes. This means that the settings you adjust for each of the modes — Do Not Disturb, Drive, Personal, Sleep, and Work — are reflected in what appears on the lock screen. You can already adjust the settings for the different focus modes in the current version of iOS. But with this update, you will be able to switch features directly from the lock screen and vice versa. Here’s how to set it up.
1. Long press the lock screen to open the screen settings.
Here you can also create and customize wallpaper and add widgets. Adjust settings directly from the lock screen. Credit: Apple
2. Tap the Focus icon.
You will find it in the bottom center of the screen. Once you tap this icon, a window will appear with all the different focus modes. If you haven’t adjusted your focus modes, scroll all the way down and tap Focus Settings to adjust them. Choose which focus mode you want to associate with the lock screen. Credit: Apple
3. Connect your focus mode.
Select which focus mode you want to pin to the lock screen, then press “x” to close the window. Tap the wallpaper again to finalize these changes. Lock screen now syncs with Do Not Disturb settings. Credit: Apple SEE ALSO: How to create an emoji lock screen background in iOS 16
