Question 1

What is focus w/us?

Accepted Answer

focus w/us helps you organize focused time on your own or alongside other people. From Home , you can start a solo timer, create a room, or join a shared session. Use it for studying, reading, writing, coding, or another task that needs your attention.

Question 2

How do I sign in?

Accepted Answer

On the welcome screen, tap Start focusing . On the sign in screen, choose Continue with Google or Continue with Apple , then follow the prompts. During onboarding, select your country on Where are you focusing from? and tap Continue .

Question 3

How do I start a solo focus session?

Accepted Answer

From Home , tap Start pomodoro . In Start a solo session , choose or enter what you are working on, select a timer mode, and tap Start focusing . You can also enable Start in Zen mode before you begin.

Question 4

Can I choose what I am working on?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In the solo session setup, use Working on to enter your task or choose an existing subject. Tap + New subject to add another subject. Choose a specific task, such as reading a chapter or reviewing a set of questions, so your session has a clear purpose.

Question 5

Which timer modes can I choose?

Accepted Answer

The session setup offers 25 / 5 , 50 / 10 , Custom , and Unlimited . The first two pair 25 or 50 minutes of focus with a 5 or 10 minute break. Custom lets you choose focus and break durations. Unlimited tracks elapsed time without a preset countdown.

Question 6

How do I set custom focus and break durations?

Accepted Answer

In the solo session setup, select Custom . In Custom timer , adjust Focus duration and Break duration with the minus and plus controls. Tap the confirmation button showing your chosen timings, then tap Start focusing when you are ready.

Question 7

How do I pause or resume a solo session?

Accepted Answer

Tap Pause at the bottom of the running solo timer. The timer changes to Paused . Tap Resume to continue, or End if you are ready to finish the session.

Question 8

How do breaks work in a solo session?

Accepted Answer

In an interval session, the timer has separate Focus and Break states. On the break screen, you can see the remaining break time. Use Skip break if you choose to return early, or End to finish. Take the time you need before starting more work.

Question 9

How does Unlimited mode work?

Accepted Answer

Choose Unlimited in the solo session setup to use an elapsed time timer. During focus, tap Start break when you want to pause for a break. The break screen tracks elapsed break time and offers Resume focus . Use End when you are finished.

Question 10

What is Zen mode, and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Zen mode provides a minimal, full screen timer view. To begin a solo session in this view, enable Start in Zen mode in the session setup before tapping Start focusing . Use the close control in the top right corner to leave the Zen view.

Question 11

How do I find or join a room?

Accepted Answer

From Home , look under Your rooms for rooms you have already joined, or browse the rooms in Focusing worldwide . Tap Join on an available room. If someone has shared a room code with you, choose Join with code on Home.

Question 12

How do I create a room?

Accepted Answer

Tap Create a room on Home . The setup lets you choose a room name and emoji, a subject, a timer mode, target rounds, music, and when the room starts. You can also choose whether it is private. The create room screen is marked PRO ; check the app's access or upgrade details before proceeding.

Question 13

Can I schedule a room for later?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In the create room setup, choose Schedule under When , then set the Start date and Start time . Check the other room settings and tap Schedule room . The room lobby displays a countdown to its scheduled start.

Question 14

How do private rooms work?

Accepted Answer

Turn on Private room in the create room setup to restrict joining to people who have the room code. Share the code with the people you want to invite; they can use Join with code from Home. Treat the code as an invitation and share it only with your intended group.

Question 15

Can we chat while focusing together?

Accepted Answer

The room's Break wall opens during breaks. During focus, the screen indicates that the wall opens at the break, so you can keep your attention on the task. When the break begins, use the message field to talk with the room.

Question 16

Can I choose music for a room?

Accepted Answer

The create room setup includes a Music section with options such as Lo fi , Piano , Deep work , and Off . The selected music plays for everyone in the room in sync. Choose Off if you prefer a room without music.

Question 17

How do I finish and save a solo session?

Accepted Answer

Tap End on the solo timer to finish. On Session complete , review your focused time, rounds, and breaks. You can choose how the session felt and add an optional note. Tap Save & finish to keep the session, or Discard session if you do not want to save it.

Question 18

Where can I get more help?

Accepted Answer

Email hello@focuswithusapp.com with a short description of what you were trying to do and what happened. Include the screen or button involved, your app version, and your device type if relevant. Do not include passwords or sign in codes. For practical focus routines, explore the Journal.

Questions, answered.

01Getting started

02Timers and breaks

03Rooms and shared focus

04Finishing and support

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