We know it’s hard to ignore the familiar ding or vibration that announces a call, group text, or email. But sometimes, you want to disconnect and be more present in the moment.
That’s where Do Not Disturb comes in. This feature silences unwanted notifications while still allowing important alerts—like alarms or calls from your Favorites list—to come through.
At Asurion, we help you stay in control of your tech—whether you want to stop spam texts or free up iPhone storage. Here’s how to turn Do Not Disturb on or off on your iPhone® or Android™.
How to turn on Do Not Disturb on iPhone
- Swipe down from your Lock screen to open Control Center.
- Tap Focus > Do Not Disturb. The icon will illuminate white when it’s on.
- To customize schedules and exceptions, go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb.
How to turn on Do Not Disturb on Android
- Swipe down from the top of your Lock screen.
- Tap the Do Not Disturb icon (circle with dash) to turn it on. On some models, you may need to swipe to the second screen of icons.
- To create a custom schedule or allow exceptions, go to Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb.
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How to turn off Do Not Disturb on iPhone
- Open Control Center.
- On iPhone X and later: swipe down from the top-right corner.
- On earlier models: swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the Do Not Disturb icon (crescent moon) to turn it off.
- To disable scheduled times, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb and turn off Scheduled.
How to turn off Do Not Disturb on Android
Steps can vary slightly depending on your device model and Android version, but in most cases:
- Swipe down from the top of your screen to open Quick Settings.
- Tap the Do Not Disturb icon to disable it.
- For more options, go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Do Not Disturb.
Do Not Disturb vs. Silent mode
People often confuse these two settings, but they work differently:
- Do Not Disturb: Blocks calls, texts, and app notifications but allows alarms and certain exceptions (like Favorites) if you choose.
- Silent mode: This mode turns off your phone’s sound completely. Notifications still appear visually, but no sound or vibration is played.
If you want a break from all alerts while keeping alarms and select contacts active, Do Not Disturb is the better option. If you want total silence, use Silent mode.
FAQ
What does Do Not Disturb do on iPhone and Android?
It silences calls, texts, and notifications. However, in your Favorites list, you can allow exceptions, such as alarms or contacts.
How do I know if Do Not Disturb is on?
On iPhone, the crescent moon icon appears in the status bar. On Android, the Do Not Disturb icon appears in the top menu bar.
Will alarms still go off in Do Not Disturb mode?
Yes—alarms always sound even if Do Not Disturb is enabled.
Can I schedule Do Not Disturb?
Yes. On iPhone, go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb to set schedules. On Android, go to Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb.
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