How I turned my iPhone into a productivity machine

[@vicroams]

Improved my overall screen time from 7-8 hours to around 3 per day thanks to this set up 😅

[@MilesMochizuki]

That’s amazing to hear, good work!

[@cristinagil9610]

I'm halfway through the video and absolutely love the simplistic setup that serves a purpose rather than having a thousand apps everywhere. I'm going to set my phone up like this to gain more value with the important things.

[@RussChannel13]

but the guy literally uses thousand apps LOL

[@TheGravelTraveler]

Hey you can add more screen real estate to each focus mode by putting the shortcut switcher onto the widgets page and you can also add a 5th focus mode if you automate Driving to automatically enable when CarPlay or a specific bluetooth device (car) is connected, and then create another automation to disable driving when device is disconnected. Automation to focus modes are endless, you could for example if you work in a physical office have your work focus page automatically turn on when inside your office and turn off when you leave. I use the automations and I have a default “Home” page that when I’m not, exercising, traveling, driving, or sleeping my phone defaults to.

[@lucreziacimino]

hands down, one of the best iPhone setup videos I've seen so far! thanks, Miles ☺

[@NicJ27]

This was really cool thank you! I'm new to iPhone but have been triggering the Shortcuts via the Action Button rather than the HomePage Widget, but I never knew you could create all the (lock)screens and wallpapers specific to each Focus Mode, so thank you! Also, your presentation was really well-paced and clear, and it's quite rare for people to show each individual step - even if we know how to do it, its good to see precisely how you've done it

[@jebaker2]

I like the Shortcuts idea for quick switching between focus modes. I think I’d rather use the “Add to homescreen” option to create icons instead of the oversized Shortcuts widget. But that’s just taste. Thanks for sharing!

[@GIJane69]

Could you please elaborate more on this? Thanks.

[@jebaker2]

@@GIJane69 sure... create a Shortcut that changes the Focus and then click the share icon and choose "Add to home screen". Then it's just an icon on your home screen.

[@GIJane69]

Beautiful! thanks a lot @@jebaker2

[@danielfuenteslobo386]

Wow! This is so far the best custome Iphone video I've ever watched, thanks!

[@MilesMochizuki]

glad you liked it!

[@robertsonesperat1983]

Dude, this was incredible for increasing workflow and agility. Thank you so much I wish I knew this sooner lol

[@thndrcatoz2066]

Great video Miles. Great production. Keep doing what you love and those subs will skyrocket! Love the focus mode tips with shortcuts. Love the Miles Ahead branding!

[@pllorphangirl]

omg thank you so much!! i always had the do not disturd focus mode on and did not want to get involved with focuses, but now that i have a new phone your video helped me to get into it and now i love it!! again, thx for the video

[@tomasvircik3742]

After saving this video to watch later with intention to customize my phone so that I force myself to spend less time for nonsense hours of watching KZbin and browsing around. After month I came back fo it coz iphone is a distraction drug. Let's make this happen today. Thanks for the simple and useful video.

[@maaz2505]

Plzz make more videos with this series and more detail about shortcuts & how to create modes easily

[@nusionx]

This was so 🔥 - refreshing after implementing. Appreciate you taking time, creating and editing and entire video dedicated to this - keep going guru ✊🏽

[@MilesMochizuki]

of course, glad you found it valuable

[@MilesMochizuki]

Lmk what you think of this setup, what do you keep on your phone?

[@afkhoso]

ugh - samsung has 'modes and routines' and focus modes and you can apply most of the stuff, but the ONE thing that i wanted, it doesnt have. the ONE PAGE SCREEN. meaning if im in deepwork mode, show me THIS home screen, vs another mode another screen. im unable to find any info/videos on it too. if any galaxy fans in here find out, please reply!!

[@eeeeuclid]

I've switched to this setup since the last video and I won't change it any time soon

[@MilesMochizuki]

I'm glad you like it, lmk how it goes

[@AlexMixaha]

Nice setup, super helpful! But where do you go to call/text people? Like the actual phone stuff 😂

[@brandoncarris9015]

wow this is exactly what i was looking for thank you miles

[@kilomartin]

This is wonderful and I love your philosophy. Thank you!

[@avenhaus]

Really solid video! It would be epic if you walked us through how you actually set your focus modes up step by step.

[@MilesMochizuki]

did I not do that in the video?

[@avenhaus]

@@MilesMochizuki you talked conceptually about your home pages setup but did not get into the specific instruction on how to do that. It would have been helpful to see exactly how to do create/add the widgets from this video without having to go do separate research outside of this video. I think it is important to come from a perspective that an individual (like myself) may never have thought of something like this or even know how to setup widgets/home screens/etc. I hope this is coming off as constructive feedback and not complaining. I stumbled upon your channel/videos when researching how to optimize my tech/workflows. You have a great channel overall.

[@4rch13]

@@avenhaus there has to be a limit with instructional videos in terms of people's basic knowledge set. I think if you do not know how to add a widget to your home screen, then you need to learn more about how to use an iPhone before getting into this level of iPhone organisation. From the angle you are coming from, he should be showing us how to set up the iPhone from unboxing - with setting up Apple ID etc...

[@MilesMochizuki]

@4rch13 lol true

[@ollystaniland]

Really insightful video, Miles. Super production value too. Keep it up :)

[@growithbelle]

This is a GAME CHANGER 🔥🔥 I’ve never heard of any of this

[@Godwinsact]

Bro telling to delete KZbin while posting in KZbin.

[@sewerrat]

You wouldn't get it. He posts it in his free time. You're killing your time to consume content.

[@kratos2105]

I’m not deleting KZbin if I can’t have a slight moment to enjoy life and relax then why tf be alive. Relax get things done but enjoy life while you’re at it.

[@Godwinsact]

@@sewerratoh thanks for the info. Didn’t know about his free routine postings. But you’re kind of a hypocrite while blaming me for saying something and you assume my situation lol. You don’t know what I do or work my life for. So you could blame me or anyone for taking their time and putting a comment on a video on KZbin, especially when you know how the KZbinr works. But it doesn’t justify you judging someone. But thanks for the info. 👍

[@Godwinsact]

@@kratos2105okay got. Was just point out something you said that bought my attention in a funny manner. Keep up the good work. I actually finished your whole video and it was enjoyable when I saw it weeks back.

[@sewerrat]

@@Godwinsact Bro wrote a paragraph to explain something I didn't intent to in the first place. "You" refers to the folks who are opposed to the idea of deleting KZbin since it is coming from a youtuber who posts on KZbin too. There's a fundamental difference between being a creator and consumer of content. For the creator, for all you know, may have never spent a minute watching content. You're not only judgemental but also angry and a "hypocrite" for calling me that when you're one yourself. Not many signs of a good human. Cheers.

[@diegovega3176]

Wow, I just got an iPhone 11 and this video explains everything so well!😮

[@natsukashii28]

When you create a widget stack for your home screen, you have the option to create more than just 4 modes. Mby something for an upcoming video? :)

[@natsukashii28]

You can do that by holding your finger on the screen and click on the plus. After search for stacks and there you can stack widgets. For switching between them, simply swipe up or down on the stack.

[@MilesMochizuki]

True that’s a good an idea, didn’t think of using widget stacks to add another set of toggles. I’ll try it out. Only downside is it you don’t want to over complicate things and spread your focus too thin

[@jigelorde]

Oh wow. This is really helpful. Thank you, Miles!

[@MilesMochizuki]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katiehemming24]

Very informed thanks so much! Focus modes confused me so much.

[@MilesMochizuki]

Glad it helped!

[@hellothere5419]

great vid like usual! really appreciate it! just sent this to my friends :D

[@MilesMochizuki]

glad you liked it, thanks for sharing it!

[@PonsPlus]

This is amazing!! 🎉 QQ, does anyone know if these shortcuts and automations have a big impact in battery usage?

[@cybermonkeyusa]

Think it is cool. I will think through how this would work for those in industry. This is cool when you can compartmentalize, but it definitely could be a challenge for those with kids and those that have other priorities.

[@desrenjacobs7832]

Currently watching this randomly at night while being in bed

[@infiniteguidance2193]

great video thank you basic question : I am only starting to organise my messy apps I have deleted all the apps that I dont use . how do you create pages (in order to then to create the focus modes) ? thank you

[@Daviiid_96]

Nice Setup! Can you make a Video about your Apple Notes and Reminders App Setup, please? 😊

[@MilesMochizuki]

yes will do at some point!

[@David-zp8rx]

3:00 here i am watching this video on iphone youtube before i hit the hay, how would i have gotten this great advice if no sleepytubetime?

[@monishsatwani_]

Same

[@andresaguirre462]

How did you manage to have two Notes apps on different focus modes?

[@smiley4258]

You go to "App library" - you have to get this ON and its when you go to opening screen and swipe left, then you can drug multiple times the same app.

[@Psych01mania]

Great video - incredibly unappreciated ❤

[@MilesMochizuki]

Glad you like it!

[@tonibahloni920]

How do you get home screens with the same apps in them? Looks like you have the note app in multiple screens

[@AmezAdvisors]

Love the easy to explain about the focus mode. I had trouble learning how to do it and this explained it perfectly. On a side note, is that an Apple Watch you’re wearing? That looks so cool!

[@MilesMochizuki]

I forget what I showed in the video, but yeah I usually wear an Apple Watch and a Whoop on my wrists

[@adbox27]

So I was trying to set this up and it did not show Home Screen for me. Only Lock Screen and Apple Watch screen like it shows in 6:43. Lucky. How do you get these already pre-programmed screens?

[@matthewanderer7179]

I was having this same issue with the “Driving” focus mode specifically. I wonder if it’s because you’re not supposed to be using the phone while driving so there shouldn’t be a need for a home screen in that mode. Trying to find a work around because I like how Miles has the maps and spotify widgets. If I want to change a podcast or playlist while sitting parked I don’t want to have to switch focus modes.

[@mananparekh_]

Excellent video!

[@mattchan6570]

Me watching this vid on an iphone while crossing the 50 hours usage time in this week

[@MilesMochizuki]

50 hours?? sheesh that's impressive, curious what most of that time was spent on?

[@peuzin8136]

"Delete youtube and stop watching me"

[@MilesMochizuki]

if it means you'll live a more productive fulfilling life then go ahead

[@Maiconnection]

I added new Home Screen with color and custom focus modes with the same colors to match. Added the shortcuts and the widget but every change that i do changes in all of the modes. Idk what’s wrong

[@Adams-Seth]

Great video, thank you!

[@MilesMochizuki]

I'm glad it helped, thanks for commenting

[@paulrwakefield]

Great content- Which chrome extension are you using for note taking when watching KZbin please?

[@MilesMochizuki]

For taking quick notes I usually just use apple notes. Then I organize my notes later in Notion

[@MrCurtJune]

This video is great. Thank you for the content. How do I make the focus modes folder for the shortcut?

[@cmckenna]

@MrCurtJune simply hit Select in the top right corner of the shortcuts menu; select the four focus modes that you've created, and then select Move and then choose to make a new folder.

[@rithiksharan]

This vid was amazing. If i press on the widget with “gym focus mode” for the 2nd time, i want it to turn thr mode off. Is that possible????

[@AuliaChairurrijal]

this is really helpful

[@naenaga8026]

When I try clicking on separate modes on the widget, it takes a while and shows a download bar and then lets me in. any fix?

[@iGardenz]

loved the video, any ideas for android users, weather ur making another version or got a recommendation in mind?

[@MilesMochizuki]

Never used android so idk if they have similar features but my honest recommendation is to avoid using your phone entirely. This type of video gets a lot of views because it looks cool and I think the setup does genuinely help but it’s also just cope to a certain extent and the best way to be productive with your phone is to delete apps, turn off notifications, and just use your computer or something else for focused work so I would start with that

[@TA_oneseven]

crazy how ppl these days need apps to keep track of their breathing.

[@BellaFrice]

My driving focus won’t let me have a homescreen how do you add one?

[@ralfissimo]

In Focus „Drive“ I can not set a home screen but only lockscreen and apple watch screen. How can you set a home screen in this focus? Thanks for answering.

[@Kajtkowicz]

Hi! I have the same issue. Did you find a solution? :)

[@ralfissimo]

@@Kajtkowicz ​​⁠I think he set an individual focus, named „Drive“, you can see a train Icon in the video. The default „drive“ focus of iOS has a car symbol, which into available for individual focuses. But I don’t know oh this focus has the same features like the default one (i.e. automatic answers while driving, etc.)

[@Laueb02]

Where do you get those wallpapers?

[@Kaalkian]

how do you get the focus heading to put all the focus mode shortcuts?

[@MilesMochizuki]

not sure if i understand your question but I think you hold on the widget and select the focus mode shortcut folder you made

[@ensarkarakilic4040]

hi i have a question. When i change my focus modes the bottom portion reacts very late to the colour change? is that normal? As i have seen in your video your iphone reacts pretty fast. And the font colour changes too

[@zangbangapda]

Amazing vidoe, thanks for this

[@MikealHughes-vg1tb]

Hey you didn’t say how to make the focus mode folder. Found the widget but not how to make the folder for the focus modes? Help

[@RaisenBran_9919]

He used shortcuts

[@TTillman3]

Why can't I set a home screen page for the driving focus?

[@TTillman3]

I cannot for the life of me figure out how you got your reminders widget to have multiple pages you can swipe through. Please advise!

[@Josecunyat]

I did tru something like this a while ago but I ended up needing things I had in other focus modes and ended up enablung everything…

[@ave_smirnova]

thank you very much for this video!

[@MilesMochizuki]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@taaayooos]

Consuming content intentionally is something I just consciously realized for the first time. Most of it is really mental masturbation and dopamine rush if you’re just listening, thanks!

[@meemgeem1342]

What is the workout app?

[@jasonwolfer4194]

Hi, i can’t link a page for the driving focus mode. How did you do that?

[@MilesMochizuki]

You may have to create a separate custom driving focus mode instead of using the default driving mode that ios creates

[@mzz8091]

Why are the colours of my shortcut tabs so dull compared to yours?

[@MilesMochizuki]

idk gotta pick nicer colors lol

[@AviralIndwar]

Can this be done on I phone 13?

[@PonsPlus]

Yes! I just did it on my iPhone 13 :)

[@AviralIndwar]

Thanks for your reply. Could you guide me on how to do it? @@PonsPlus

[@kena9425]

How did you remove App Library from your phone?

[@basuka15]

Name of app?

[@VincentForDesign]

I will keep KZbin just to watch your content *wink wink*

[@MilesMochizuki]

haha okay I’ll allow this

[@hammadXP]

Step 1: Buy a $1000 phone Step 2: Avoid using it by uninstalling everything 👏

[@shraddhaghadi7412]

So now instead of being actually productive, I watch these videos

[@MilesMochizuki]

lol I've been there, check out some of my other videos too I think they may be more impactful for you but after that just get off youtube and get to work!!

[@Ssabxwari]

Havent watched vid liked it bcz i want to associate my "new" iPhone with positive (+) things

[@EditorJakes]

Replaced relax mode spot with driving? Guess you just turn off all focus modes to go into relax mode

[@MilesMochizuki]

yeah exactly what I did, didn't seem necessary to have a separate relax mode

[@EditorJakes]

@@MilesMochizuki makes sense, heads up would be cool to get a list of apps you show linked in description on vids, happy to use ref links to support the channel ✌️

[@MilesMochizuki]

@@EditorJakes Will definitely work on putting that list together for you!

[@Viipiin]

Loved🥰

[@MeghrajChauhan-uo8nc]

Can u just give me your hex code of you coloured lockscreen !?

[@jordi_rg429]

How can I get the wallpapers?

[@MilesMochizuki]

I think I showed in the video, can just make them in the lock screen settings

[@OGTennyson]

1st step: Own an iPhone

[@yotsuba0129]

Step 1: Buy Flagship Android

[@a40ntistos]

The video is quite delightful and motivational. I believe it would be interesting if, when you are using one focus mode, such as the Driving for example, the other four on the widget bar should exclude the one for driving and instead show four different ones. This way, you can create and handle five different focuses. I am uncertain, though, if this is feasible.

[@MilesMochizuki]

interesting idea, not sure exactly how to do this, will have to mess around

[@janaisilva8070]

I think you can do that by creating different folders on Shortcuts with the respective buttons on each focus and then assign them to each page's widget

[@thomaspecena8639]

Step one: throw that toy away and get a proper smartphone

[@arielspalter7425]

How do you change the background of the home screen to match the colour of the focus?

[@MilesMochizuki]

Hold down on Lock Screen then click customize

[@sheesmuhammed4168]

Do one for Android if possible

[@MilesMochizuki]

Don't have an android phone to make a video with but the most important concepts about deleting non-essential apps and using your phone for specific intentions can easily be applied to any phone i imagine

[@aamirenamdar1623]

It can not be it's not One ui

[@matinbayat4139]

Bro I NEED THIS FOR ANDROID PLEASE!

[@BlackPanther.999]

awesome.

[@MilesMochizuki]

Thanks

[@RaisenBran_9919]

Bro I’m trying to become a brain rot goblin not a genuine human being, stop baiting me into thinking this is gonna make my phone better

[@brobiv2452]

this broke my phone

[@kelvinxu4283]

tbh, this video kinda confusing. maybe its just me lol

[@Noobaly]

The moment when all your subscribers follow your advice and uninstall youtube 🤯

[@Behindthe_back]

Nah you kinda right tho

[@himari5691]

I bet you already installed Instagram now.

[@MilesMochizuki]

I installed it just for this video so I could get a clip of me deleting it lol

[@Phoenix-King-ozai]

Easy Get an android

[@AK4Z.]

video quality kinda ass

[@AK4Z.]

got lucid mode on

[@SmokeTillitsgone]

iPhone 11 doesnt do the focus buttons widget… or am I doing it wrong. Someone chime in for me