Know how to enable 'Do Not Disturb' on Android
08 Jan 2025

In the modern world of constant digital buzz, taming notifications and eliminating distractions is crucial for focus and productivity.

The "Do Not Disturb" feature on Android devices offers a powerful tool, silencing notifications, calls, and alerts according to your needs.

This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to activate and personalize this feature, paving the way for a more serene digital experience.

Enabling 'Do Not Disturb' quickly
Quick Settings

To quickly turn on "Do Not Disturb," swipe down from the top of your screen to open the "Quick Settings" panel.

If you don't see the "Do Not Disturb" tile, swipe down again to fully expand the panel.

Tap the tile, usually a moon icon or similar symbol, to enable it with default settings.

For more options, long-press the "Do Not Disturb" tile.

Customizing your 'Do Not Disturb' experience
Personalize settings

Once you've turned on "Do Not Disturb," you can customize its settings to let important notifications through.

In the settings, go to "Notifications" or "Sound and vibration" and add exceptions for specific contacts or apps.

This way, you'll still get crucial alerts from family or essential apps (think calendar reminders, security systems, etc.) even with "Do Not Disturb" enabled.

Scheduling quiet times
Set it and forget it

If you don't like manual toggles, you can schedule "Do Not Disturb" to align with your daily routines (like sleeping or working).

Under settings, tap "Schedules" to set up times for "Sleeping" or "Driving Mode."

This will automatically turn on "Do Not Disturb" during the selected periods, allowing you to focus or rest without interruption.

It's a simple yet effective way to manage notifications and improve your digital well-being.