how to turn off do not disturb on iphone

Do Not Disturb is a feature on iPhone that silences all notifications and calls, except for those that you allow from specific people or apps. This can be useful for when you want to focus on something, such as working or sleeping.

There are a few different ways to turn off Do Not Disturb on iPhone. You can do it from Control Center, Settings, or by asking Siri.

To turn off Do Not Disturb from Control Center:

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open Control Center.
2. Tap theFocusbutton, which looks like a crescent moon.
3. TapDo Not Disturbto turn it off.

To turn off Do Not Disturb from Settings:

1. Open theSettingsapp.
2. TapFocus.
3. TapDo Not Disturb.
4. Tap thetogglenext toDo Not Disturbto turn it off.

To turn off Do Not Disturb with Siri:

1. Say “Hey Siri, turn off Do Not Disturb.”
2. Siri will confirm that you want to turn off Do Not Disturb, and then do so.

How to Schedule Do Not Disturb to Turn Off Automatically

You can also schedule Do Not Disturb to turn off automatically at a specific time or location. This is useful if you want to make sure that Do Not Disturb is only turned on when you need it to be.

To schedule Do Not Disturb to turn off automatically:

1. Open theSettingsapp.
2. TapFocus.
3. TapDo Not Disturb.
4. TapTurn On Automatically.
5. Choose one of the following options:
   • Time:Do Not Disturb will turn on and off at a specific time each day.
   • Location:Do Not Disturb will turn on when you arrive at a specific location, such as your workplace or home, and turn off when you leave.
   • Astronomic:Do Not Disturb will turn on at sunset and turn off at sunrise.

How to Allow Notifications and Calls from Specific People or Apps

Even when Do Not Disturb is turned on, you can still allow notifications and calls from specific people or apps. This is useful if there are certain people or apps that you always need to be able to reach you, even when Do Not Disturb is on.

To allow notifications and calls from specific people:

1. Open theSettingsapp.
2. TapFocus.
3. TapDo Not Disturb.
4. TapAllow Calls From.
5. Choose one of the following options:
   • Favorites:Allow notifications from your favorites list.
   • All Contacts:Allow notifications from all of your contacts.
   • Custom:Allow notifications from specific people.

To allow notifications from specific apps:

1. Open theSettingsapp.
2. TapFocus.
3. TapDo Not Disturb.
4. TapAllow Apps.
5. Choose the apps that you want to allow notifications from.

How to Turn Off Do Not Disturb for Specific Focus Modes

Do Not Disturb is a feature that is included in all Focus modes. However, you can turn off Do Not Disturb for specific Focus modes if you want. This is useful if there are certain Focus modes where you do want to receive notifications and calls.

To turn off Do Not Disturb for a specific Focus mode:

1. Open theSettingsapp.
2. TapFocus.
3. Tap the Focus mode that you want to turn off Do Not Disturb for.
4. TapOptions.
5. Tap thetogglenext toDo Not Disturbto turn it off.

How to Use Do Not Disturb While Driving

Do Not Disturb While Driving is a feature that automatically turns on Do Not Disturb when you are driving. This is useful for helping you to avoid distractions while you are on the road.

To turn on Do Not Disturb While Driving:

1. Open theSettingsapp.
2. TapFocus.
3. TapDo Not Disturb While Driving.
4. Tap thetogglenext toDo Not Disturb While Drivingto turn it on.

How to Turn Off Do Not Disturb for Specific Calls and Notifications

Even when Do Not Disturb is turned on, you can still allow specific calls and notifications to come through. This is useful if there are certain calls and notifications that you always need to be able to receive, even when Do Not Disturb is on.

FAQS

What happens when Do Not Disturb is turned on?

When Do Not Disturb is turned on, your iPhone will not make any sounds or vibrations when you receive calls, texts, or other notifications. You will still receive notifications, but they will not be displayed on your screen or make any sound.

Can I schedule Do Not Disturb to turn on and off automatically?

Yes, you can schedule Do Not Disturb to turn on and off automatically. To do this, open the Settings app and tap on “Focus.” Tap on “Do Not Disturb” and then tap on “Schedule.” You can then set up a schedule for when Do Not Disturb should turn on and off.

What if I want to allow certain people to contact me even when Do Not Disturb is on?

You can add exceptions to Do Not Disturb so that certain people can still contact you even when Do Not Disturb is on. To do this, open the Settings app and tap on “Focus.” Tap on “Do Not Disturb” and then tap on “Allowed People.” You can then add people to your Allowed People list.

What if I want to allow certain apps to send me notifications even when Do Not Disturb is on?

You can also add exceptions to Do Not Disturb so that certain apps can still send you notifications even when Do Not Disturb is on. To do this, open the Settings app and tap on “Focus.” Tap on “Do Not Disturb” and then tap on “Allowed Apps.” You can then add apps to your Allowed Apps list.