Use focus to manage notifications

I’m struggling to understand how Focus works on iOS. I use the Mail app for my work email and would like to limit notifications from that app to work hours only (and not receive notifications about unread emails during nights and weekends). Can anyone suggest how to set up Focus to achieve this?

Best regards,

Anders

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Jul 3, 2022 8:11 AM

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Jul 3, 2022 12:30 PM in response to Anders Wilhelmsson

This is what is available --> Use Focus on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If you are looking for something beyond the above then you may provide --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple < here.

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