Focus for when iPhone is on charge, similar to Driving?

[The Cockney Rebel]

Hello all.

I’d like to set up a Focus for when my iPhone is on charge, so that it replies to iMessages and texts with an automated response.

Just so that people don’t think I’m ignoring them, when I’m in another room etc.

Is there a way to do this?

I could use the Driving Focus, and change my response from “I’m currently driving … “ but I’d rather leave that as it is.

Any ideas on this?

I just tried to create a new Focus, but there’s no option for an auto response.

Could I use a Shortcut, to initiate an automatic response, when a certain Focus mode is active?

I don’t know much (anything) about Shortcuts, other than the one I set up to let me know when my battery reaches 100% charge, so if anyone could also help me out with this I’d be grateful.

Thanks again, and stay well.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Driving focus is the only one that can have an automated response. I think it's odd they don't offer it on the other focuses as I would like to have a response on my work one

 

[antiprotest]

"Hey Siri, hold my calls." That would be cool.

Siri: "Calling mother-in-law".

 

[5425642]

Driving focus is the only one that can have an automated response. I think it's odd they don't offer it on the other focuses as I would like to have a response on my work one

You can do this, use shortcut.
When focus works are activated and you receive a text then replay with xxx

 

[BugeyeSTI]

You can do this, use shortcut.
When focus works are activated and you receive a text then replay with xxx

I never thought of that! I'll have to set it up and see how it works..

 

[Apple_Robert]

How to Auto Reply to Texts on iPhone

The Driving Focus allows you to send a customized auto-reply text on your iPhone to friends and family, explaining that you're unable to respond right now, but in a friendly way without relying on cold, scripted replies. Let's dive into how to set up the automatic text reply on your iPhone!

www.iphonelife.com

Also see this screen.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

How to Auto Reply to Texts on iPhone

The Driving Focus allows you to send a customized auto-reply text on your iPhone to friends and family, explaining that you're unable to respond right now, but in a friendly way without relying on cold, scripted replies. Let's dive into how to set up the automatic text reply on your iPhone!

www.iphonelife.com

Also see this screen.

I only have auto reply available on driving focus it doesn't appear on work or sleep

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

Thanks for all of your responses.

As others have mentioned, only the Driving Focus allows specific auto replies.

This is a huge oversight on Apple, and what is otherwise a great feature.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

Ok, so the Automation side is very straightforward.

Set that up easily.

The only issue being, Driving is the only Focus to allow for automated responses to iMessages & texts.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

You can do this, use shortcut.
When focus works are activated and you receive a text then replay with xxx

I don’t know how to do this?

Could you please walk me through it?

Thanks.