How to Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode

Set up Do Not Disturb mode on your phone to silence calls and notifications during specific times.

Steps

  1. 1

    Open Settings

    on your phone and look for the Do Not Disturb option.

  2. 2

    Tap Do Not Disturb

    to see the settings for silencing calls and notifications.

  3. 3

    Schedule a time

    for Do Not Disturb to turn on automatically each night.

  4. 4

    Choose allowed contacts

    who can still call or text you during quiet hours.

  5. 5

    Turn on repeated calls

    to let urgent calls through if someone calls twice in a row.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my alarm still ring in Do Not Disturb mode?Show
Yes, your alarm clock and timers will ring normally even with Do Not Disturb turned on.
Can I let specific people reach me?Show
Yes, you can add favorite contacts who will still ring through during quiet hours.
Does Do Not Disturb block emergency calls?Show
Emergency calls to 911 will always go through even when Do Not Disturb is turned on.
How do I turn off Do Not Disturb quickly?Show
Swipe down from the top of your screen and tap the Do Not Disturb icon to turn it off.

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