Smart Reminders with Focus Mode Detection
Vari knows when you are busy and saves reminders for when you are ready.
Nothing kills a hydration habit faster than annoying reminders that buzz during meetings, deep work sessions, or sleep. Vari detects your phone's Focus Mode, Do Not Disturb, and calendar events to intelligently schedule reminders. When you are in a meeting, reminders queue silently. When you exit Focus Mode, Vari sends a gentle catch-up reminder with how much water you should drink to get back on track. The result is fewer interruptions, zero guilt, and better hydration compliance.
How Focus Mode Detection Works
DND Auto-Detection
Vari reads your phone's Do Not Disturb status in real time. When DND is active, all hydration reminders are silently queued instead of delivered.
Focus Mode Integration
On iOS 15+ and Android 12+, Vari detects specific Focus profiles like Work, Sleep, Driving, and Fitness to tailor reminder behavior.
Calendar Awareness
Connect your calendar and Vari will pause reminders during meetings and events automatically. No manual setup required.
Smart Catch-Up
After a Focus session ends, Vari calculates how much water you missed and sends a single catch-up reminder with the exact amount to drink.
Sleep Schedule Respect
Vari learns your sleep schedule and never sends reminders during sleeping hours. Early morning reminders start gently after your alarm.
Maximizing Focus Mode with Hydration
- Pre-hydrate before entering Focus Mode by drinking 250-500 ml of water before a long work session.
- Keep a full water bottle at your desk so you can sip during focus sessions without needing a reminder.
- Grant Vari calendar access so it can detect meetings and pause reminders automatically.
- Set your sleep schedule in the app so reminders taper off naturally in the evening.
- After a two-hour focus block, respond to the catch-up reminder immediately to avoid falling behind.
Plan Your Daily Water Intake
Knowing your daily target helps you pre-hydrate before focus sessions. Calculate your personalized intake goal now.
Calculate My Water IntakeFrequently Asked Questions
Does Focus Mode detection work on both iOS and Android?
Yes. On iOS, Vari integrates with Apple Focus Modes including Work, Sleep, Personal, and custom modes. On Android, it detects Do Not Disturb status and Bedtime Mode.
Will I miss important hydration reminders during Focus Mode?
No. Reminders are queued, not deleted. As soon as your Focus session ends, Vari delivers a single consolidated catch-up reminder telling you exactly how much to drink to stay on target.
Can I override Focus Mode for hydration reminders?
Yes. In Vari settings, you can mark hydration reminders as time-sensitive so they break through specific Focus profiles. This is useful during long work sessions where you tend to forget water entirely.
Does Vari need access to my calendar?
Calendar access is optional but recommended. It allows Vari to detect meeting times and pause reminders automatically. Vari only reads event times and does not access event titles or attendee information.
How does the Smart Catch-Up calculation work?
Vari tracks your hourly intake targets. If you were in Focus Mode for two hours and missed 500 ml, the catch-up reminder suggests drinking 500 ml within the next 30-60 minutes, split into manageable portions.
Reminders That Respect Your Time
Download Vari for hydration reminders that work around your schedule, not against it. Stay focused and stay hydrated.