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Deep work✓
Family time○
Evening reset○
Set the scene
Make a profile for each part of your day. Pause selected apps and sites, or choose supported essentials to keep available.
A calmer way to use your iPhone
Your card.
Your boundaries.
Your time.
Turn an ordinary NFC card into a moment of intention. Choose what stays available, step away from distractions, and see the focus sessions you actually completed.
Standard NFC cardsLocal by designiPhone first
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◉FOCUSKEY
Make space for
deep work.
deep work.
FOCUS IS ON✦
00:42:18
Deep work · Session in progress
What matters is still within reach.
◉Focus▣Profiles▥Insights
CHOOSE YOUR CARD✦KEEP YOUR ESSENTIALS✦SEE YOUR REAL PROGRESS✦RETURN WITH INTENTION
01 / A SIMPLE RITUAL
Three steps.
More room to think.
FocusKey gives your intention a physical place to live. Your iPhone remains useful while the distractions you selected take a break.
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◖))YOUR CARD
Scan your card
Use a compatible writable NFC card. Keep it at your desk, door, or wherever you want to return before ending a session.
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FOCUS SESSIONS7 DAYS
Illustrative example
See what you did
Review recorded sessions and time spent in focus. The graphs show your activity, without guessing how much time you saved.
02 / THE FOCUSKEY WAY
A tool you can
make your own.
The focus ritual should fit your life. Choose your card, set your own boundaries, and keep a clear view of what happened.
Common questionsBring a standard card
FocusKey works with writable NTAG213, NTAG215, and NTAG216 NFC cards. Add more than one key and label where you keep each one.
Keep your setup local
Your profiles, card pairings, and session history live on your iPhone. A card can be added to another phone with a separate local pairing.
Build a rhythm
Start with a scan or set a weekly focus window. A Home Screen widget keeps the active profile and elapsed timer in sight.
Recover deliberately
Lost your card? A confirmed recovery clears FocusKey’s restrictions and revokes the phone’s paired keys before a fresh setup.
03 / PROGRESS YOU CAN TRUST
See the time
you showed up.
FocusKey counts completed focus sessions, not hypothetical productivity. Explore your week, compare profiles, and recognize the effort that became a habit.
YOUR WEEKEXAMPLE DATA
8h 24m
Recorded focus time
Example chart · Your data stays on your iPhone↗
YOUR PHONE, WITH PURPOSE
“Choose what gets your attention. Give that choice a place in the real world.”
A small, repeatable action can make the next hour feel different.
04 / THE DETAILS
Good questions.
Clear answers.
What kind of card do I need?+
A writable NTAG213, NTAG215, or NTAG216 NFC card. Choose a card with a roughly 25–30 mm antenna for easier scanning. For a metal surface, use an on-metal or ferrite-backed tag.
Can I pair more than one card?+
Yes. FocusKey supports up to 16 cards on one iPhone. You can name each key and remove an individual key while no focus session or scheduled window is active.
Can I use one card on another iPhone?+
Yes. Scan an existing FocusKey card in the second iPhone’s Add key flow. Each phone stores and manages its own pairing; removing a card from one phone does not remove it from the other.
What happens if I lose every card?+
Use the app’s confirmed Lost your key recovery. It clears FocusKey’s restrictions on that phone, revokes its paired cards, and requires a new card write and verification before another focus session. It cannot erase a lost physical card.
Does this lock my whole phone?+
No. FocusKey uses iOS Screen Time controls for the apps, categories, and supported websites selected in a profile. It does not change your passcode or lock the device. You retain control of Screen Time authorization in iOS Settings.
Is FocusKey available to buy today?+
FocusKey is in private iPhone testing. Pricing and public availability have not been announced. Email us to ask about early access and updates.
FOCUS BEGINS WITH A CHOICE
Put intention
within reach.
Bring a card. Make a profile. Give the next part of your day a little more space.
Request early access Private iPhone testing · iOS 17 or later