Shortcuts is a popular app used to build automatic workflows for your personal and professional life. Opal now offers Session Shortcuts, which means it is easier than ever to integrate Opal into your daily routines and block distracting apps. There are endless possibilities of what you can build with Opal Shortcuts, but here are a few examples you can implement.
Combining Opal Sessions and Do Not Disturb has been a great combination for our Gems to achieve maximum focus. If you would like a Session to start as soon as you turn on Do Not Disturb, follow these steps:
Success! Now when you enable Do Not Disturb, an Opal session will start automatically.
Professionals around the world rely on Opal to stay focused and do their best work. What if Opal could turn on as soon as you arrived at work? Here's how to make that happen:
Please note that Opal does not have access to any location data. Shortcuts simply recognizes your location, and instructs Opal to start a session.
Opening one of your favorite apps for some quality screen-time? Whether you're going to meditate with Headspace, draw with Lake, or read with Kindle, blocking distractions with Opal will let you stay present in your activity.ย Here's how to do it:
If you'd like to create the perfect environment for productivity by removing digital distractions and queuing up some of your favorite beats, you can start an Opal Session and a Focus playlist simultaneously (although please note that this shortcut requires Apple Music).ย You can set it up immediately on your device using our shortcut here. You can also set this shortcut up manually by taking the following steps:
Being disconnected for long periods of time, although calming for us personally, can worry our loved ones. Before starting a long Opal session, sending a quick message to a parent, friend, or significant other can help alleviate that stress. You can set it up immediately on your device using our shortcut here. You can also set this shortcut up manually by taking the following steps:
That's it! If something is going wrong with your Shortcuts after following every single step listed above, send us a report in the app!
With a combination of app restrictions, real time feedback and rewards, you can begin to focus better and accomplish your dreams.