Using Opal with Focus Filters - SOLVED

Feature Requests 👀
#1

I’d love the ability to unblock apps during a session using an NFC tag, with the app triggering different unblocking rules depending on whether I manually unblock or use the NFC. This would allow for precise location-based rules to be triggered.

This feature would be especially useful for short breaks, like when I’m making coffee. I could instantly unblock for 5 minutes via NFC, while still keeping the timeout setting when I’m at my desk during the workday.

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#2

Hey there @Sh5,

Thanks for the feature request! I’ve passed this suggestion along to our engineers to consider as we continue to upgrade the app. Stay tuned!

All the best,
Team Opal

#3

You might be able to get fairly close to what you want using Apple Shortcuts -

  1. open shortcuts
  2. automations
  3. new automation
  4. NFC Tag
  5. Set up to run without confirmation or not
  6. Search “Start Session” to get the Opal launcher

It’s not specific enough to set certain apps, but is a step towards what you want for now.