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Is it possible to adjust audio volumes automatically for different Focuses?

I have different Focuses on my iPhone. Work, Sleep and Normal (also While Driving and Do Not Disturb).


The issue I am having is that for Normal Focus, I want my ringer volume level at some high normal level, because I would be in my house and my phone could lie anywhere.


For Work Focus, I want the volume at a moderate level, so as not to disturb my colleagues. My phone will always be close to me anyway.


For Sleep Focus, I want the volume at quite a low level. So as not to have a heart attack when my alarm goes off.


But even while the Focus switches automatically, I always have to adjust my volumes manually. And obviously, sometimes I forget it, and get woken up by a deafening alarm that immediately raises my adrenalin level to the max.


I can't find anywhere where I can set such a thing up. Anyone?


I have the feeling that it's just not made possible. But I think it's a rather obvious feature to have, with a thing like Focus.


So, that begs the questions: is such a feature being developed, and if so: any idea when it could be released? I'm really sick of waking up to my alarm with the volume at air raid levels.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 3:24 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2023 3:50 AM

RetepV ~ Yes, it's possible as Apple's Shortcuts app allows you to create automations triggered by turning on Focus modes:


Create a new personal automation in Shortcuts on iPhone or iPad


Here's a screenshot of the actions you would put in your automation(s)...


Note that a Touch & Hold on the % parameter gives you an Ask Each Time option.


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Feb 23, 2023 3:50 AM in response to RetepV_1st

RetepV ~ Yes, it's possible as Apple's Shortcuts app allows you to create automations triggered by turning on Focus modes:


Create a new personal automation in Shortcuts on iPhone or iPad


Here's a screenshot of the actions you would put in your automation(s)...


Note that a Touch & Hold on the % parameter gives you an Ask Each Time option.


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Feb 23, 2023 4:20 AM in response to RetepV_1st

RetepV_1st wrote: "It does feel that this will be a bit over the heads of most iPhone users, though."

Agreed – It's a difficult balance that Apple has to strike: Between what most iPhone users would want (just volume control) and what power users would want (every control.)


By the way, that 'Set volume' action won't affect Siri's speaking volume – so you may still get a surprise unless you tell Siri to 'Speak softer'.


...Anyway, I'm glad it works for you!


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