Setting Up Focus Filters
Last updated February 23, 2024
Introduction:
MediaMate understands the importance of maintaining focus during your work or leisure activities. With the Focus Filters feature, you can ensure that your Heads-Up Display (HUD) appears only when you need it, allowing for a distraction-free experience. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to set up and customize Focus Filters in MediaMate.
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Accessing Focus Filter Settings: - Open the MediaMate app on your Mac. - Navigate to the settings menu by clicking on the gear icon located in the top-right corner of the window.
2. Locating Focus Filter Options: - Within the settings menu, find the "Focus Filters" section. - Here, you'll find options to customize when the HUD should appear based on your current focus.
3. Enabling Focus Filters: - Toggle the Focus Filters option to enable this feature. - Once enabled, MediaMate will intelligently hide the HUD when certain focus modes are detected.
4. Choosing Focus Modes: - MediaMate offers several focus modes to choose from, such as "Full-Screen Apps," "Presentations," or "Gaming." - Select the focus modes in which you want the HUD to remain hidden.
5. Adding Custom Focus Apps: - For more granular control, you can add specific applications to your focus filters. - Click on the "Add App" button and select the applications for which you want to enable focus filters.
6. Testing Focus Filters: - After configuring your focus filters, test them out by opening the selected applications or entering the chosen focus modes. - Confirm that the HUD behaves according to your preferences, appearing only when needed and remaining hidden during focused tasks.
7. Adjusting Filter Settings: - If you find that the HUD behavior isn't aligning with your workflow, return to the Focus Filters settings to make adjustments. - Modify focus modes or add/remove custom apps as necessary to optimize your experience.
Conclusion:
With Focus Filters in MediaMate, you can maintain your concentration and productivity by ensuring that the HUD appears only when it's needed. By customizing focus modes and app-specific filters, you can create a seamless and distraction-free media experience tailored to your workflow.