---
title: First start
slug: bar/basics/first-start
description: Set up BUSY Bar and learn its core features
image: https://cdn.images.archbee.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/FrV2CKPeaLayHxdpWjNNM_first-start-prev-2.png
createdAt: 2025-08-18T12:45:47.596Z
---

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Your BUSY Bar has arrived, ready to help you protect your focus and do your best work. Follow the setup steps in this guide to get started in minutes. Enjoy your new BUSY Bar!

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Some BUSY Bars from the first batch may have glue residue on the front screen after you peel off the protective film. [Follow this guide to remove the residue](https://docs.busy.app/bar/troubleshooting/busy-bar#glue-residue-on-the-screen-after-removing-the-prot) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/OJA8iATW5oHWUCncBczrh_link-page.png" alt caption width="40" height="96"}
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# Power on

To power your BUSY Bar on, press and hold the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/acizC_ktW4Oi3wrSX9lwA-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="80" height="96"}**&#x20;Back** button for 3 seconds — you’ll see a “Hello” message on the screen.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/Z7eGdh4Fq4GqqPkT9WGGD-20260304-182147.png)

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The battery may be fully drained. Charge your BUSY Bar with the provided USB cable — it will turn on automatically
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## How to charge BUSY Bar

The USB-C charging port is located on the bottom. BUSY Bar supports Power Delivery (PD) up to 15W. It charges at 5V⎓3A or 9V⎓1.5A, reaching a full charge in about 2.5 hours with an 18W (or higher) PD charger.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/Wl1_0jFFGy8Bs80O-HnyS-20260210-121125.png "The charging port is at the bottom of the device")

## How to restart BUSY Bar

If your BUSY Bar freezes and fails to respond to button presses, try restarting the device by pressing and holding the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/9cerr6S5jJu3AvWCAOTer-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="128" height="96"}**&#x20;Start / Pause** and :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/acizC_ktW4Oi3wrSX9lwA-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="80" height="96"}**&#x20;Back** buttons for 3 seconds.

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# Learn controls

Physical buttons and switches let you control the BUSY Bar without connecting to a computer or the mobile app. The controls are designed for easy use, even without looking at the device.

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BUSY Bar controls:

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- ****:inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/wi7xMxRuIxCMAmRWzm-iW-20260316-102821.png" alt caption width="110" height="110"}**&#x20;Mode selector** — Select modes, open apps, or access settings
- ****:inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/7YKaSwNYj7BVY8cjYPl-C-20260316-102822.png" alt caption width="110" height="110"}**&#x20;Scroll wheel** — Navigate menus, also OK / Skip
- :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/kOjxN6IQrspQMDuqFdM9u-20260316-102821.png" alt caption width="110" height="112"}**&#x20;Back button** — Go back or exit apps

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# Get to know modes

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Switch between modes, open apps, and access settings using the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/kBlpLStuBhGmON3SCi0uz-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} mode selector:

- :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/9kfvnatDJKrHrIouR2b4d-20260306-150519.png" alt caption width="220" height="110"} — Main focus mode, by default set to BUSY interval timer
- :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/-i3AtQ2KI77_AOwtJ6Bbp-20260313-124654.png" alt="CUSTOM" caption width="135" height="72"} — Second focus mode, by default set to custom status
- :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/wiHRzvPaojWcu051ktoay-20260313-124710.png" alt caption width="63" height="72"} — Sleep mode with both screens off
- :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/Zm41xV8tAoecw1NxD19Ju-20260313-124723.png" alt caption width="138" height="72"} — Clock, Weather, and user-added apps
- :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/VOcioMEZ3F7MGgkv0lHTq-20260313-124812.png" alt caption width="210" height="72"} — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, brightness, sound, firmware update, and more



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<font color="#475F85">OFF mode puts the BUSY Bar to sleep, not a full shutdown. Notifications, focus session started in the app, and the ON CALL status </font><font color="#475F85">will still show</font>.

<font color="#475F85">To shut down your BUSY Bar completely, go to **Settings → System → Power → Shut down**. To power it back on, press and hold the  **Back** button for 3 seconds.</font>
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# Set up BUSY Bar in the mobile app

You need to set up your BUSY Bar to enable syncing across devices over the internet and automatic firmware updates. Setup takes about **6 minutes** and is done in BUSY App on your phone.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/uZQUloN822tS_mmjMTAjk-20260313-153322.png)

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You can resume setup anytime in BUSY App by tapping <font color="#475F85">**Go to setup**</font>. Previous settings are saved automatically.

If you don’t have access to a phone, you can [set up your BUSY Bar using a PC](docId\:thP7SpHuQrzbWrGhlOTAO).
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## <font color="#ED0018"> </font>Download BUSY App on your phone

The app is available on iOS and Android:

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## <font color="#ED0018"> </font>Pair BUSY Bar with your phone

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Switch BUSY Bar to pairing mode: go to **Settings → Bluetooth**.

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On your phone, make sure **Bluetooth&#x20;**&#x69;&#x73;**&#x20;ON**.
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Tap the **Connect BUSY Bar** button.
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Your BUSY Bar should appear in the list of devices — tap **Connect**.

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- Check the Bluetooth connection on your phone.
- Make sure your BUSY Bar is in Bluetooth pairing mode: Go to **Settings → Bluetooth**.
- Keep your phone and BUSY Bar within 1–2 meters (3–6 ft) for a stable connection.
- [Unpair your BUSY Bar from any other device](docId\:Dn-wX8LbZf8DpafRKu7a2).
- Restart your BUSY Bar: Press and hold the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/9cerr6S5jJu3AvWCAOTer-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="128" height="96"}**&#x20;Start / Pause&#x20;**&#x61;nd :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/acizC_ktW4Oi3wrSX9lwA-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="80" height="96"}**&#x20;Back** buttons for 3 seconds.
- [Update your BUSY Bar firmware via PC](docId\:CtPB9O5UzErW5xMxE3Yuw).
- Update BUSY App via the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/busy-advanced-focus-timer/id6738797176) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flipperdevices.busybar).
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## <font color="#ED0018"> </font>Connect BUSY Bar to Wi-Fi

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/Dd4OV4Zg1eWKs-jFmNs12-20260313-154417.png)

You’ll see a list of available 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks — choose the one you want to connect to, then enter its password.

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Scanning for networks and connecting <font color="#475F85">**may take up to 2 minutes**</font>. This is normal — don't restart your BUSY Bar.
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- Move your BUSY Bar closer to your Wi-Fi router.
- BUSY Bar only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Check your router settings to make sure the 2.4 GHz band is enabled.
- Restart your Wi-Fi router.
- Your Wi-Fi network might be hidden. [Enter the Wi-Fi name and password manually](https://docs.busy.app/bar/basics/connect-wifi#connect-to-a-hidden-wi-fi-network-using-your-phone).
- [Update your BUSY Bar firmware via PC](docId\:CtPB9O5UzErW5xMxE3Yuw).
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## <font color="#ED0018"> </font>Log in to BUSY account

To access advanced features such as synchronizing your focus sessions over the internet, syncing with Google Calendar, and creating API tokens — log in to your BUSY account:

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Tap **Link to your account**.

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Sign up for your BUSY account with your email address, or continue with Google, Apple, or Microsoft.
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Once you log in using the mobile app, your BUSY Bar will be automatically added to your BUSY account.

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## <font color="#ED0018"> </font>Update the firmware

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/jdIqzhfTYOSDh80fNHr8t-20260313-162440.png)

To update the BUSY Bar’s firmware, tap **Update firmware**. The update will begin automatically — the BUSY Bar will download and install it.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/qIywdt1z_0WakRPh_7pPS_busy-app-first-update-firmware-1.png)



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You have finished setting up your BUSY Bar, and it’s now ready to use!
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# Explore BUSY App features

BUSY App is a focus timer and distraction-blocking app available on phones, smartwatches, and computers (Mac only). The app lets you divide work into structured intervals of focused sessions and scheduled breaks. During focus sessions, BUSY App can block selected apps and notifications to minimize distractions.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/cohZqLJQfmGsl_wGs9JUf_busy-app-mobile-overview-new-1.png "User interface of the BUSY App on a phone")

BUSY App works together with BUSY Bar to create a seamless ecosystem: when you start a session on your BUSY Bar, it instantly syncs across all your linked devices. You can also start and manage your focus sessions from any device — the others sync automatically.

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BUSY App allows you to remotely customize the focus session, including the duration and the status displayed on the BUSY Bar. It also lets your BUSY Bar automatically display the ON CALL status whenever you use your Mac’s microphone.

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# Start your first BUSY session

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Now that the setup is complete, you can begin using your BUSY Bar with its full functionality. To start your first BUSY session:

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A focus session starts on your BUSY Bar and, if connected to the BUSY App, also on your phone.
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## Control your focus session

You can control the session from any connected device. Try pausing the session by pressing :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/9cerr6S5jJu3AvWCAOTer-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="128" height="96"}**&#x20;Start / Pause** on your BUSY Bar, then resume it by tapping the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/Ho8BfLF_pzxZD6cJOtGMV-20260306-114125.png" alt caption width="48" height="88"}**&#x20;Play** button in BUSY App on your phone.

Once a BUSY session is active, the controls adapt in the following way:

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- :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/kOjxN6IQrspQMDuqFdM9u-20260316-102821.png" alt caption width="128" height="96"}**&#x20;Back button&#x20;**— Immediately end your session

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## Change mode settings

By default, BUSY mode is set to an interval timer: 20 minutes of work and 5 minutes of rest, repeated for 3 cycles. You can change the timer type, its duration, and the status to display:

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Go to **Setup → Theme** to set the status when in a BUSY session.
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# Place your BUSY Bar on your monitor

BUSY Bar comes with a built-in monitor mount designed for quick and secure attachment to the top of your display, so others can see your current status. The mount is compatible with monitors with a top-edge thickness of **up to 21 mm (0.83 in)**.

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To place your BUSY Bar on your monitor:

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Pull the monitor mount outward.
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Place the device on top of the monitor, with the main screen facing away from you.
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Push the monitor mount inward to secure it against the monitor’s back.

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Make sure the mount touches the back of the monitor. If it doesn’t, the BUSY Bar could fall.
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To learn more about the monitor mount and cable management, visit the [Monitor mount](docId\:OeHWENyLgc275d0UfYofH) page.
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# Add BUSY Bar to your workflow

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**[Google Calendar integration](https://docs.busy.app/bar/apps-and-integrations/google-calendar)**

Get reminders about upcoming events on your BUSY Bar and show your status during meetings
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**[Smart home](https://docs.busy.app/bar/smart-home)**

Add BUSY Bar to your smart home and trigger automations the moment you start a focus session
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**[Auto ON CALL status](https://docs.busy.app/bar/apps-and-integrations/on-call)**

Automatically show ON CALL status, clearly signaling to people around you that you’re on a call (macOS only)
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# Join the community

As we near the launch of BUSY Bar, you can join our communities on:

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**[Discord](https://discord.com/invite/jXnEQQ4ahf)**

Community chat and voice server
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**[Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/busyapp/)**

Community discussions and support
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**[X](https://x.com/BusyFocusApp)**

Updates and project announcements
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