Inside My Personal iPhone Setup

Dive into my full iPhone setup tour for 2024, where I showcase customized Home and Lock Screens, Today View widgets, Shortcuts, Focus Modes, and filters for maximal productivity. If you're curious about how to tailor your iPhone to fit your daily routine or have any setup questions, drop them below!
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00:00 Introduction
00:21 Main Lock + Home Screen
03:15 Today View Widgets
06:12 Filming Home Screen
07:04 Multiple Lock Screens
07:38 Evening Focus Mode
09:34 Weekend Focus Mode
09:59 Focus Mode Settings
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[@scottlove5219]

this proves how far and complex iPhones are. we get slammed by android users "its an iPhone. their basic, can't do other tasks." but, you can literally do so much from the power of shortcuts to third party apps using interactive widgets. great video man!

[@beardfm]

It’s true! And thank you 🙏🏻

[@NYYstateofmind]

Just left pixel after 7 years and switched to an iphone. This phone is good. But it's definitely the "dumbest" smart phone. I will likely switch back to a pixel 9 this winter. The iphone is super super super premium though. And after I forgot about all the things that make android just a flat out better and more capable operating system. This phone is starting to grow on me. The build quality is just unmatched. Shortcuts is a bandaid. The fact that I can't create a direct shortcut to a spreadsheet and put it on my home screen without executing a script is an example of shortcuts being a bandaid to overcome the OS shortcomings. I think that iOS 18 needs a complete redesign. I think apple absolutely nailed the hardware on this phone and the titanium color way was instantly iconic imo

[@TyroneLT]

@@NYYstateofmindI have similar sentiments. I own a Pixel 6 Pro but have been using an iPhone 15 Pro for work. Great phone but there’s still many things I prefer on Android.

[@The92Waffles]

@@NYYstateofmind Coming to iPhone from using Samsung for 10+ years, I feel iPhone is a better experience than Galaxy at least because of all the bloat Samsung packs in their phones. And I agree about the iPhone build quality; it feels nice just holding this device in a way I never felt from flagship Samsung phones.

[@kiwi.kiwi.]

Agreed, just fully switched to apple and while many features from android still aren’t on the iPhone, many features on the iPhone aren’t on android which makes me think apple is the better choice for me in my opinion. Even the health app is so much more helpful.

[@GT-ho6co]

Using today for a multiple shortcut widgets. Love this idea just set up mine this way too 👍🏼 thanks for this inspiration!

[@beardfm]

Awesome! Glad it provided some ideas

[@edweirdinho]

Lowkey want to send you my phone so you can organize it 😂

[@beardfm]

haha may need to make that a paid service...

[@richardclarke1922]

😂

[@andrewgallia]

My wish has come true! Thank you for making this video Stephen 🙏🏻

[@beardfm]

Had several ask! Hope you enjoy 😊

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot. Blessings on your day!

[@beardfm]

Thank you! You too!

[@StevenHaggis]

My Mum's got AIDS.

[@jeffsnead]

Good stuff! Keep it coming!

[@beardfm]

Thanks! Will do!

[@IcedCoffeeLover33]

Awesome video tutorial

[@tommygun4789]

That is a one complex and beautiful customizations.

[@beardfm]

Hope it inspired!

[@mothjoke]

That was hilarious, great vid:)

[@beardfm]

Appreciate it!

[@SwiftSnip_]

I really love the content you put out. keep up the great work. I don't know if this might be challenging for you, but can you create a shortcut for copilot?

[@beardfm]

Appreciate that! And I’ll have to look into what Copilot offers 🤔

[@wendymurray4603]

Your way too clever for me 😂👍🏾🇬🇧👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@beardfm]

Nah, you got this!

[@MarkHorton1980]

I need that intercom shortcut! Do you have a video showing how you done it?

[@beardfm]

Yes! I walk through it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paHaZqhtgZirbLssi=XMrF_0EP77IxIoF4

[@msumma13]

Great stuff thank you! I created that iCloud shortcut already. How did you create the Siri custom shortcut for all of your social media???

[@beardfm]

You’re welcome! I show it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-voGVseruIq5osi=scL1IqRA146nSPkj

[@ernie2355]

Much thanks for sharing . Also how can i do the short cuts for the dock? Thanks again

[@beardfm]

Thanks for watching! I show it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-voGVseruIq5osi=4odKqIY_GCpEDgdw

[@scoot77777]

Very nice! You make it look so easy! Like the other commenters wish you could set my phone up too! Exceptional video ✅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@beardfm]

Very kind, appreciate it!

[@dman7895]

wow the tech dichotomy there. Vision Pro and your phone.... and an N64 rumble pack. i remember when that bad boy came out....

[@beardfm]

Rumble pack strictly for nostalgia, but thought the juxtaposition was fun 😉

[@JamieHerbst]

Did you switch from Pocketcasts to Apple Podcasts? Would love to see a video about that and pros and cons of both. Longtime Pocketcasts user here. Did Apple add some killer feature that made you switch?

[@beardfm]

I did switch...I need to make a video about that! Overall the design since iOS 17 won me over, and figuring out how to finally manage my "unlisted queue" (which I use the Library > Latest Episodes and carefully mark as played / unplayed") helped me make the switch. The new transcript feature in iOS 17.4 is pretty great too and Apple Podcasts is the only app to support it like that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5K1gaSwfqiJjqcsi=QSA5NhFjf5gLiMZ0

[@ednolan5754]

This was very interesting as all of your videos. I wish you would have explained how and where to get these widgets and how to set up what you have shown in this mode. One request for all of your videos would be, please talk slower. Like most people that want to make your videos the “go to” video, I am trying to learn and sometime I just can’t keep up.

[@gavin1215]

Do you have a video on the custom intercom message?

[@beardfm]

I show it here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmHXpmWYlryjhJIsi=2D-RkQH_4UJKKPip

[@Anil75987]

Great video! I have iPhone XS and wanted to know how to create a shortcut to toggle the silent/mute switch on and off? Is there also a shortcut to turn on and off the haptics? Thanks!

[@beardfm]

Thank you! Unfortunately the mute actions are only available on 15 Pro models. I think this is because of the switch to the action button, but stinks

[@Anil75987]

@@beardfm ahh okay any idea about the haptics shortcut?

[@kimberlyurland3213]

I used your vidoes to set up parental controls yesterday. Today we are able to facetime the child but can't text or call him. What should I look at to try and correct this? I have messages always allowed for us.

[@Agent_Jamil]

I love the wallpaper could you share them

[@beardfm]

Wallpapers here! kirokustudio.co.uk/shop/bound-wallpaper-pack/

[@dalej973]

Have a quick question for you.... On your Apple home plugs /sockets with all of your devices connected to, do you find out that if your home wifi looses power that the Apple Home Smart plugs will not reconnect ? Just wondering?

[@beardfm]

Hey! Mine typically reconnect, and I'm using several Wemo plugs, Eve, and Meross models.

[@bladesNstuff]

Got the rumble pack making an appearance

[@beardfm]

Recently found it 😉

[@gustavopellegriniyt]

can you show us all apps that you use in your apple watch??

[@beardfm]

Great idea! Will cover soon

[@GordonHarvey]

The shortcut that gives a list of your social media (the one in your dock). Is that shortcut somewhere I can add to my phone?

[@beardfm]

Here you go! www.icloud.com/shortcuts/d740eeb1546042cb96ef7474c2cbe06a

[@GordonHarvey]

Thank you!!!! Love your channel!

[@curl39]

How do you get different shortcuts in each widget? When I add multiple shortcut widgets, I always get the same 4 shortcuts in each one.

[@beardfm]

I create a Shortcuts folder for each widget I plan to use. Then I chose the specific folder per widget.

[@anwivan4648]

Will you share that Intercom options shortcut ? Thanx.

[@beardfm]

For sure! You can download it here, but you'll need to select your home and rooms for each action: www.icloud.com/shortcuts/2f60f86410f045e4a7f9a384631107af

[@anwivan4648]

@@beardfm Thank you !

[@supereldian]

Which HomeKit cameras do you use?

[@beardfm]

Logitech Circle View, both standalone camera and doorbell, Aqara G2H, Aqara E1, and Tapo 2K. I go over all my smart home gear here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqqcYXuFqK2jaNEsi=PqURxqDiyjHw1v2t

[@weirdlygoodmorningvideos]

I need to know if it’s possible to create a shortcut that allows you text a single person different “love” messages through out the week only in the morning.

[@beardfm]

If you create a list of 7-14 different options in a list, technically you could automate it

[@weirdlygoodmorningvideos]

@@beardfm so start with creating a list first?

[@MrNero93]

How to get exact same widget as this on top?

[@beardfm]

It's the default Weather widget! Otherwise the thumbnail of the video is just a Lock Screen with text I overlayed after the fact

[@LeoFriedman06]

What case are you using

[@beardfm]

Keyway! Reviewed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4bdd6x_qtCXaq8si=2N2CD2oKR4iCVqOq

[@GwilymJames]

Can you share the HomePod intercom shortcut?

[@beardfm]

Here you go! www.icloud.com/shortcuts/3cbc306bd23a4069907435234f806218

[@GwilymJames]

@@beardfm awesome. Thanks so much for the quick share.

[@peterdellenbusch]

Hi, I was wondering how to accomplish the "leave screen on" command. I have often tried that on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 14, unfortunately without success. There is such a command in the shortcut app, but it does not work and always gives a pop-up with “not compatible with iPhone”.

[@beardfm]

The action in Shortcuts is referring to the always on display, which only works on 14 Pro and 15 Pro. But what I did here is a URL scheme shortcut that opens the auto lock settings, which I have to manually set to never.

[@peterdellenbusch]

Thank you.

[@Agent_Jamil]

Are there any free papers you can link please

[@beardfm]

basicappleguy.com is a great place for that!

[@Gilpa]

Is there an app for focus filters 3. party?

[@beardfm]

Focus filters are built in to the settings of iOS, is that what you mean?

[@Gilpa]

I thought you said something about different filters to choose from at 11:58

[@ddubs61]

Stephen, I miss you on AI podcast. Are you going to start a new one in the future?

[@beardfm]

I have! It's called Primary Technology, you can listen everywhere, links at: primarytech.fm

[@Cjmboo]

they really need to dis able that dam app library give ppl a option for that

[@beardfm]

Where do you want all the apps to live?

[@weirdlygoodmorningvideos]

How did you create the shortcut to open any social media accounts??😮😮😮

[@beardfm]

It’s a Shortcuts choose from menu action! I show it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-voGVseruIq5osi=scL1IqRA146nSPkj

[@weirdlygoodmorningvideos]

@@beardfm thank you 🙏

[@DrBrianKeating]

😅

[@choqao]

FIRST - STEPHEN (AGAIN) hehe

[@dreamsxF]

Shortcut links?

[@beardfm]

Depending on which you’d like, I have links in all the descriptions: kzbin.info/aero/PLCnyeuWW0bgaj8ZykefmxpSLZYX9sHdlS&si=kvWEOzORC7OrdQU1 but this has some of my most used shown in the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqvdhXV3rNSWldksi=iI0k44d-f3AmIfh9

[@dreamsxF]

@@beardfm thank you very much

[@justinkobata3754]

low key: need to send u my phone so u can set it up for me

[@alexandergrigorov2594]

Feel shamed about how chaotic my iPhone is organized.

[@beardfm]

No shame! But you can always claim Home Screen bankruptcy and start over! Just create a new Home Screen with one icon, then you can delete all the others and have a blank slate.

[@B.D.F.]

I’m always a little disappointed when nobody uses the Siri App Suggestions widget on their Home Screen, especially on iPad where that widget can replace 2 apps with 8 apps.

[@beardfm]

I’ve tried it periodically, but I wish you could remove the background color and I actually find the App Library suggests what I want with decent accuracy.

[@B.D.F.]

@@beardfm Agreed on the background, it’s weird how it’s present in the Today View and on the iPad Home Screen but not on the iOS Home Screen. I also use a single Home Screen for quick access to the App Library. The only manually-placed apps on either of my devices is in the Dock, everything else is suggested with pretty good accuracy.

[@keithsupian6603]

I’m having trouble with my reminders widget… It has been blank since the IOS 17 update. Is anybody else having the same issue? If so, I would appreciate any suggestions.

[@bchedda33]

On occasion I’ve had the same happen. I removed the widget then added it back, which resolved the issue for me. Good luck!

[@keithsupian6603]

Thank you much. I have tried several times removing the widget then adding it back to no avail… I thought with further updates to IOS 17 it would possibly fix this glitch. I’ll keep trying &🤞🏼 @@bchedda33

[@beardfm]

The Reminder widget can pull from various lists. So go into edit mode, then tap the widget and see if there's an option to choose another Reminders list.

[@keithsupian6603]

Thank you for your response sir… I followed your advice and I first was able to give this a try on my iPad Pro which allowed me to see exactly what you were describing, but then when I did the same thing on my iPhone, the upper right hand corner of the widget did not allow me to tap & see if I was in my daily reminder list. I tried deleting and re-installing every form the reminder widget allowed for but it still remains blank 😞 @@beardfm

[@TigerNgtMare]

Life doesn’t have to be way too complicated bud. lol. What ever flies your skirt.

[@beardfm]

One it's set up, it feels pretty seamless!

[@StevenHaggis]

I really don't give a ****** what's on your iPhone.

[@beardfm]

Thanks for commenting!