How to turn on and off Do Not Disturb on iPhone and Android

We know it's hard to ignore the familiar ding or vibration that announces you have an urgent phone call. Or group text. Or email. But sometimes, you want to disconnect and be more present in the moment.

Your smartphone's Do Not Disturb functionality can help you unplug by silencing all the notifications you don't want while still allowing those important sounds—like your alarm clock or important calls from people on your Favorites list—to come through.

How to turn on Do Not Disturb on iPhone:

1. Swipe down from your lock screen to view the Control Center
2. Tap Focus> Do Not Disturb. The icon will illuminate white and switch to ON. 

To customize your Do Not Disturb settings or set schedules for periods of time, go to Settings>Focus> Do Not Disturb. 

How to turn on Do Not Disturb on Android:

1. Swipe down from the top of your lock screen and click the Do Not Disturb icon (circle with dash) to turn it on. You may have to swipe to the second screen to see more icons.
2. Go to Settings> Notifications> Do not disturb to create a custom schedule for downtime. You can also allow exceptions, such as alarms and messages from people on your Favorites list.

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How to turn off Do Not Disturb

Had enough? We can also show you how to turn off Do Not Disturb when you're ready to reconnect from your uninterrupted time.

How to turn off Do Not Disturb on iPhone

1. Open the Control Center. (On iPhone X and later, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen. On previous models, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.)
2. Tap the Do Not Disturb icon (crescent moon) to turn it off. 
3. To make sure your device won't turn on Do Not Disturb at scheduled times, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb> turn off the Scheduled option.

How to Turn Off Do Not Disturb on Android

On an Android device, turning off Do Not Disturb can vary depending on the model and version of your operating system. However, in most cases, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Quick Settings menu by swiping down from the top of your screen.
2. Tap the Do Not Disturb icon to disable the feature.

Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Do Not Disturb to access more Do Not Disturb settings.