Apps Stop or Play Audio from Spotify during Focus Sessions in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to stop or play Spotify audio during a focus session period for your account in Windows 11.

Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity.

You can link your Spotify account to the Clock app to play audio from Spotify during focus sessions to help you focus.

You can turn on or off Automatically start music when starting a focus session as wanted.

You can also manually stop or play audio from your linked Spotify during a focus session period.

Closing the Spotify app will also stop playing audio during the focus session period.

1 Click/tap on the See more (3 dots) button on the focus period widget on your desktop. (see screenshots below)

2 Click/tap on Play audio or Stop audio for what you want.







1 Open the Clock app.

2 Click/tap on Focus sessions on the left pane of the Clock app. (see screenshots below)

3 Click/tap on the See more (3 dots) button on the focus period tile.

4 Click/tap on Play audio or Stop audio for what you want.




That's it,
Shawn Brink