How do I start a Pomodoro focus session in Focalyst?
Open Focus. On the phone app, set your focus time, break and sets, or pick a preset, then tap Start. On the web, choose what you're working on and press play. Breaks start automatically. Free accounts use 25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of break and 4 sets.
WebPhone appUpdated 30 October 20261 min read
On the web
- Go to Focus.
- Pick a preset if you like.
- To track time on a task, open What are you working on? and choose one of your tasks.
- Press the play button.
- When a focus round ends, the short break starts automatically, then the next round.
On your phone
- Open the Focus tab.
- At the top, in the Pomodoro section, choose your focus time, break time and number of sets, or pick one of the presets.
- Tap Start.
- While it runs you can Pause or End the session.
Good to know
- Free accounts get the 25/5 timer with 4 sets. The other presets and custom timers are part of Pro.
- On the web, press F for desk mode, a full screen with just your timer and a clock. Press Esc to leave.
- On the phone app you can block distracting apps automatically when a session starts.