To gently encourage you to reduce your screen time, Opal has multiple "Waiting Room" options on the iOS version of the app. This “Waiting Room” will be presented whenever you opt to unblock an app or website. To ensure your Waiting Room options reflect the information below, ensure you are on the newest version of the app here. Once that’s complete, to access this feature, take these steps:
- Open the Opal App
- Tap on the “Home” tab
- Tap on “Profile” (accessible from the profile icon in the top right corner)
- Tap on “Settings” (accessible from the drop down menu)
- Tap on "Waiting Room”
Once you arrive, you may select the following “Waiting Room” content:
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Mindful Moments: Guided breathing to relax and refocus.
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Brain Games
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Math Games
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Puzzle Games
💡 Please note that you must have one “Waiting Room” type toggled on to proceed.
How do I select the length of time I must wait in the “Waiting Room”?
To change the duration of your “Waiting Room,” you will need to edit your existing Session, Schedule, Time Limit, or Open Limit, or alternatively create a new Rule. Once you are within the Rule editor, you may then select your “Waiting Room” Difficulty level using the toggle slider depicted above. These “Waiting Room” lengths are specific to the Rule, and the options include:
- Easy: You can unblock apps after a short pause.
- Increasing: Gets longer every time you unblock (maximum wait is
- Hard Mode: You can’t unblock apps, cancel, or bypass.