Do Not Disturb allows you to silence certain notifications, such as texts, calls, and app alerts. It also lets you choose to activate it at specific times of the day and even from certain people.
Silences notifications
Do Not Disturb is a feature of iOS that silences notifications and calls. It helps you focus and block distractions. You can set it to be on automatically at a certain time or you can turn it on and off manually. This is a great feature for when you need to be undisturbed or when you have a busy day at work.
The “Do Not Disturb” icon is an icon of a half-moon and can be found on the lock screen. The iPhone has a Ring/Silent switch that will allow you to put the phone in silent mode. If you press the switch, it will be red and the device will not ring when you receive a notification.
The Control Center can be found by swiping up from the bottom edge of your screen. For iPhones without the Home button, swipe up from the lower right corner of the screen.
When you’re in Control Center, you can see all your Focus profiles. These profiles allow you to customize the settings of your apps. They can be set to show notifications or not, and they can be shared between your Apple devices.
Allows calls from certain people
Do not fret, you do not have to turn off Do Not Disturb. If you are fortunate enough to be a iPhone user, your smartphone can be configured to block unwanted phone calls. This feature isn’t just for the sexy set, you can also configure the phone to block those pesky spammers. To get started, navigate to Settings > Do Not Disturb. You can then configure the phone to block all incoming phone calls, only phone calls, or a combination of the two.
While you’re at it, consider setting up a custom ringtone to give your best calls the courtesy treatment. As it turns out, the iPhone has a built-in notification center that can handle all your notifications. That way, you can focus on the important stuff, namely, catching up with your loved ones. It also helps that you can set the app to automatically reply to text messages and emails, a feat that most smartphones can’t match. The app can even be paired with an automated Siri-like assistant, a godsend for a busy executive or family member on the go.
Schedules activation at certain times of the day
If you’re not sure how to schedule activation of your Do Not Disturb mode at certain times of the day, you’re not alone. There are several settings you can use to do just that.
One of the most common ways to schedule Do Not Disturb is to set it to turn on at night. This way, you can avoid distractions while you’re sleeping.
You can also create a schedule that will automatically activate the feature whenever you’re in a specific location or at a certain time. Depending on how you set it up, it can mute your notifications and media, block alarms, or block calls from certain people.
Another way to schedule activation is through an alarm calendar. Whether you have a Google Account or not, you can create an alarm and set it to go off at the time you choose. For example, you can schedule an alarm to go off at 7 AM every morning. Alternatively, you can set up an alarm by days, hours, and minutes.
Allows notifications from certain apps
In Android, notifications can be managed individually and per-app. You can choose whether to enable, disable, or even snooze notifications. They can be set to show icons, buttons, or a text-only message. Some apps can also include a Do Not Disturb mode.
Android 8 includes a Focus feature that can be used to suppress notifications. This can help users to manage their time and stay focused. The feature is available in the Control Center and Settings app.
Users can choose to silence certain alerts and notify channels, or they can use the Scheduled Summary option to only receive alerts when they’re important. The notifications are grouped in categories, with the higher-priority notifications being more obtrusive.
You can also silence notifications from specific contacts. For example, banking apps can be set to deliver notifications quietly. However, the app might not be able to send notifications if you’re on Do Not Disturb. Alternatively, you can turn off mobile data access for individual apps, so they can’t contact you in the background.
