How to Create Your Own Gaming Mode on an iPhone or iPad
Would you like to play on your iPhone or iPad in peace? Just follow this guide to create a gaming mode using the Focus feature.
Most smart devices nowadays have a built-in gaming mode that allows you to enjoy your games completely undisturbed. Apple lagged behind in this regard, but with the introduction of focus modes, it’s now easy to create a game mode on your iPhone or iPad.
Peaceful gaming could be just moments away. So if this sounds like something you need in your life, read on to find out how to enable gaming mode on your Apple devices.
What is the game mode?
Game mode is a kind of focus mode that customizes your notification and alert settings for playing mobile games. For example, you could mute all notifications, only allow notifications from your gaming friends, only allow urgent notifications, or make other customizations.
Game mode is a way to avoid distractions when trying to relax and play a game. You can also create many different focus modes for other activities like sleeping, driving, and exercising.
How to create a gaming focus mode
You need a device compatible with iOS 15 or later to use Focus modes. This handy feature is hidden in the settings, but once you’ve created a gaming focus, you can easily enable or disable it from the control center.
Follow the instructions below to create a gaming focus mode on your iPhone or iPad:
- Open settings and select focus.
- Press the plus (+) button in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Press To playthen Next.
- Here you can customize your notifications. If there is someone you want to call anytime, press the button plyus (+) button to add them. If you want a completely undisturbed gaming experience, press Allow none at the end of the page.
- Choose Activate games automatically.
- Press Finished.
Let game mode turn on automatically
By default, Gaming mode is automatically enabled when you connect a wireless controller to your device or launch supported games. You can also manually choose which apps you want to trigger Game Mode:
- Go to Settings > Focus > Games.
- Beat Add schedule or automation.
- Press apartment.
- Select your desired apps from the provided list.
You can verify that this is working properly by opening one of your games. A notification should appear at the top of the screen letting you know that your phone is now in game mode.
Enjoy your games in peace
Sometimes it’s hard to find a little peace and quiet. And for many people, gaming is their salvation. The ability to fluidly optimize your iPhone or iPad to reach its full potential while blocking out all distractions is every gamer’s dream.
However, Focus mode has many more uses than just gaming. There are many ways to use focus mode, and it’s a tool worth exploring.