How to Turn On Do Not Disturb on Your Phone
Learn how to silence notifications, calls, and alerts so you can sleep, rest, or focus without interruptions.
What You Will Need
- Your iPhone or Android phone
Step 1: Open Quick Settings
- On iPhone: Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen
- On Android: Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers
Step 2: Tap Do Not Disturb
- On iPhone: Tap Focus, then tap Do Not Disturb (crescent moon icon)
- On Android: Look for the Do Not Disturb tile (circle with a line through it) and tap it
The icon will light up, meaning Do Not Disturb is now active.
Your phone will stop ringing, vibrating, and showing notification banners.
Step 3: Set a Schedule (Optional)
If you want Do Not Disturb to turn on and off automatically:
- On iPhone: Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > Add Schedule. Set it to turn on at bedtime and off in the morning.
- On Android: Go to Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb > Schedules. Set your sleep hours.
For example, set it from 10 PM to 7 AM every night.
Step 4: Turn It Off
When you are ready to receive notifications again:
- Open Quick Settings (same swipe as Step 1)
- Tap the Do Not Disturb icon again to turn it off
The icon will no longer be highlighted, and notifications will resume.
You Did It!
You can now silence your phone whenever you need peace and quiet. Use it at night, during meals, in meetings, or anytime you want to focus without interruptions.
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Frequently asked questions
Will I still receive messages?
Yes. All your messages, calls, and notifications are still received. Your phone just will not ring, vibrate, or light up. You will see everything when you check your phone.
Can emergency calls still reach me?
If someone calls you three times in a row within 3 minutes, the call will come through even in Do Not Disturb mode. This is a safety feature for emergencies.
Will my alarm still work?
Yes. Alarms you set in the Clock app will still go off in Do Not Disturb mode.
Can I let certain people through?
Yes. You can set favorite contacts who can always reach you. On iPhone, go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > People. On Android, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb > Exceptions.
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