How to use Do Not Disturb on your Verizon phone

Sometimes you need a break from phone calls and notifications—whether you’re in a meeting, at dinner, or trying to sleep. Verizon phones include a Do Not Disturb feature that silences alerts while still allowing important calls through if you choose.

Here’s how to turn on and customize Do Not Disturb on your Verizon iPhone or Android phone.

What is Do Not Disturb on Verizon phones?

Do Not Disturb is a built-in feature that:

• Silences incoming calls, texts, and app notifications.
• Lets you choose exceptions, like allowing calls from family or favorites.
• Can be scheduled, so it turns on automatically at certain times.

It’s available on both iPhone and Android devices used with Verizon Wireless.

How to turn on Do Not Disturb on a Verizon iPhone

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Focus > Do Not Disturb.
3. Turn Do Not Disturb on.
4. Customize options like:

• Allowed Notifications: choose people or apps that can still reach you.
• Schedule: set times for Do Not Disturb to turn on automatically.

Quick method: Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen and tap the crescent moon icon in Control Center.

How to turn on Do Not Disturb on a Verizon Android phone

Steps may vary slightly by device, but generally:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Notifications > Do Not Disturb.
3. Turn on Do Not Disturb.
4. Customize settings like:

• People: allow calls or messages from favorites.
• Apps: choose apps that can send alerts.
• Schedules: set Do Not Disturb to activate automatically at night or during events.

Quick method: Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Do Not Disturb icon in Quick Settings.

Why use Do Not Disturb on your Verizon phone?

• Stay focused during work or school.
• Rest better by silencing overnight calls and alerts.
• Control interruptions by allowing only chosen contacts or apps.
• Still allow urgent calls—many phones let repeated calls from the same number ring through.

Need more tech help?

If you’d like extra support—like customizing Do Not Disturb, scheduling it, or managing exceptions—Verizon Tech Coach Experts can help. If you’re enrolled in an eligible device protection plan, use the live chat support or call 866-686-2479 for step-by-step guidance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn on Do Not Disturb on a Verizon phone?

On iPhone: go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb. On Android: go to Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb.

Can I schedule Do Not Disturb on Verizon phones?

Yes. Both iPhone and Android allow you to set schedules so it turns on automatically.

Will alarms still sound in Do Not Disturb mode?

Yes. Alarms will still go off even if Do Not Disturb is enabled.

Who can help me with Do Not Disturb on my Verizon phone?

If you’re enrolled in an eligible device protection plan, a Verizon Tech Coach Expert can guide you through setup and customization. Connect via live chat support or call 866-686-2479.