Do not disturb mode on iOS devices is a handy feature that helps you stay focused and undistracted. Whether you're in a meeting or trying to get some work done, do not disturb mode blocks all incoming calls, messages, and notifications. Here's how to use it effectively.
Activate Do Not Disturb Mode
To activate do not disturb mode on an iOS device, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb. You can also activate it from the Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen and tapping the crescent moon icon. In addition, you can schedule do not disturb mode to turn on automatically at specific times of the day, such as during your sleeping hours.
Customize Do Not Disturb Settings
You can customize your do not disturb settings to allow calls and messages from certain contacts or favorites. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb > Allow Calls From and choose the desired option. You can also choose to allow repeated calls, which will allow a call to come through if it is from the same person within three minutes.
Use Do Not Disturb While Driving
Do not disturb while driving is a special mode that activates when your iPhone detects that you're driving. It will mute notifications and send an auto-reply message to let your contacts know that you're driving and will get back to them later. You can enable this feature by going to Settings > Do Not Disturb > Do Not Disturb While Driving.
Schedule Do Not Disturb During Bedtime
If you find that notifications are disturbing your sleep, you can enable bedtime mode which gives you a summary of notifications in the morning. From the Do Not Disturb settings, tap on the Bedtime button to enable this feature. This will send you to the Bedtime schedule screen, where you can customize the hours do not disturb is activated.
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