Frequently asked questions

Oh yeah — it works so well it's freaky. I thought I was focused, but boy was I wrong. When I co-work I get a huge boost in productivity.

Yes. Take a look at our resources page.

Sharpened focus, minimised distractions, motivation on demand, more time for deep work, increased confidence, more restorative rest, lower stress and anxiety, more creativity. But you don't have to take our word for it — stay sceptical and try it for yourself.

Focus101 doesn't replace solo work — it adds structure and external accountability. It's like joining a workout class rather than going to the gym alone. Your productivity will soar.

Sessions are 30, 45 or 60 minutes. You can schedule them in 15-minute increments (on the hour, at :15, :30 and :45). Partners can choose to stay on for as long as they want.

Almost anything you can do on camera: computer work, writing, reading, cleaning, cooking, art, music, even exercise at home.

Yes. Working with video on is strongly encouraged — it's the main accountability mechanism.

As long as your partner doesn't mind, you can keep your camera off. If you create a session, add a note explaining video off. Those who are ok with it will join.

Agree with your partner. I almost always keep mic off, unless my partner asks me otherwise. Listening to your partner work is a great focus booster. If you have background noise, are listening to music, or on a call, please mute yourself.

Keep it brief. Say hello, share what you plan to accomplish, then get to work. At the end, check in and share how it went. If you want to chat after, and your partner wants, knock yourself out. I had hours of conversation with people I got to know here.

Yes — just mute your mic. You can also use the built-in White Sounds playlist in the app.

It happens, despite my best efforts. You should ideally still join the session, as it remains available to join up to the half way point. If you hate working alone, try deleting the session.

Most users feel comfortable very quickly. You're not hanging out — you say hello, declare your task, work, then say goodbye. It's surprisingly natural.

Create one. Be the creator!

Add them to favourites after the session. We'll email you when they create a new session so you can be first to book (unless you turned that off in settings).

Simply close the call and send us a report. We'll look into it promptly.

Add them to your ignore list and we won't pair you again.

All audio/video connections are routed through our secure servers. No IP addresses or other identifiable information is shared between users. Video and audio are not captured or stored.

A working camera is usually required to use Focus101. If you don't have one, only create sessions in which you write in notes that you have no camera. Users who join, will do so knowingly.

Yes — use any modern browser on your smartphone. A mobile app may come later if users request it. Your battery will suffer, though.

Yes. Register an Organisation Account and get a private environment where only your members can co-work with each other — great for teams, schools, families, or groups of friends.

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