Making focus time more productive with new Google Calendar setting
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
To increase concentration and bridge the gap between do not disturb and focus time, you can now mute notifications for the duration of your focus time directly in Calendar.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: To mute Chat notifications when adding a Focus time Calendar entry, check the "Do not disturb" box. Visit the Help Center to learn more about using focus time in Google Calendar.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 28, 2023
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 12, 2023
Availability
- Available to Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Business Standard, Business Plus, Education Standard, Education Plus, and Nonprofits