Level 1 (4 points)

Can iPhone Focus Mode send automatic message to non-favorite contacts?

Full immersion - I would like people who are not in my Favourite Contacts to receive a message saying that my phone is switched off whenever I have Focus Mode enabled. Is this possible?

Thanks!

Posted on Nov 1, 2026 5:24 AM

2 replies

SravanKrA

Level 10 (454,138 points)

Nov 1, 2026 7:15 AM in response to letizia210

This feature isn't limited to your favourites. However, it is limited to iMessage users.

Choose whether to share your Focus status ·

When you use a Focus and have your focus status turned on, people who try to contact you (using Messages, for example) may see that you have “notifications silenced.” You can turn this on or off.

Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
Tap Focus, then tap Focus Status.
Turn Share Focus Status on or off.
If you turn it on, choose which Focus profiles can share that you have notifications silenced.

lobsterghost1

Level 10 (233,174 points)

Nov 1, 2026 5:38 AM in response to letizia210

See this link and look at the Create a Custom Focus as it may help you accomplish what you want to do --> Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256386951