Pair Focus Mode with iPhone Lock Screen in iOS 16

To begin with, it would be better if you have already created and customized a Lock Screen. While you do get the option to make an all-new Lock Screen during the process, I would recommend you to create it upfront. If you are unfamiliar, iOS 16 lets you design the Lock Screen with widgets, customize font and color, and also photo shuffle on the Lock Screen. Oh yes, you can also use the suggested photo as wallpaper and set an emoji wallpaper to spice up the fun quotient.

The easiest way to link a specific Focus profile is to use the wallpaper gallery.

  1. First off, unlock your iPhone with Face ID or Touch ID.
  2. Now, touch and hold on to the screen to access the Lock Screen wallpaper gallery.
  3. Next, swipe left or right to find the wallpaper that you would like to pair. After that, tap on Focus along the bottom of the screen.
  4. Next, a popup menu will appear from the bottom with all of your Focus profiles. Now, choose the desired Focus profile and you are good to go.

Pair a Focus Profile with a Specific iPhone Lock Screen via Settings App

Alternately, you can also connect a specific Focus profile with a unique Lock Screen wallpaper via the Settings app.

  1. To get started, open the Settings app on your device and choose Focus.
  2. Now, select the desired Focus profile.
  3. Next, under the Lock Screen preview, tap on Choose.
  4. Finally, you can either choose from the existing Lock Screen wallpapers or create a new Lock Screen from the scratch. For the purpose of this guide, I’m going to select an already created Lock Screen.  Make sure to tap on Done at the upper right corner of the screen to confirm the changes.

Set a Unique Lock Screen for Focus Mode on iPhone

That’s done! So, that’s how you can easily connect a Focus profile with a particular Lock Screen. From what I can tell, this is a well-thought-out feature and worth giving a try, especially if you are fond of Focus Mode. If you have loved this guide, chances are you may also like to catch up with the ability to set depth effect wallpaper, use a passcode and Face ID/Touch to lock notes, and copy and paste edits for a much-improved photo editing experience.