Smartphones have become integral to our everyday lives. From shopping to banking, they are making our lives easy. But, with ease also comes distraction. Imagine you are working, studying or even driving; a phone call or frequent notifications buzzing can distract you.
In such a scenario, it is not always advisable to put your phone on aeroplane mode, as it may completely block you from the world. Do Not Disturb Mode, popularly known as DND mode, can be a lifesaver.
DND mode enables you to block notifications from apps and mute phone calls that might distract you at work or while doing other important tasks. This mode prevents unwarranted calls or notifications that may crowd your feed. Most smartphones allow you to customise notifications based on apps of your preference – be it WhatsApp, LinkedIn or even Bumble. Once DND is toggled on, you will continue to get notifications; however, they will be inaudible.
If constant calls and notifications are troubling you, here is an easy way to set your phone on DND mode.
How to set up DND on Android devices?
It needs to be noted that setting up DND may differ from brand to brand. But the basics will likely remain the same. Follow the steps below:
📌Open the settings on your phone.
📌Type Do Not Disturb in your search bar. You may also find DND on the quick settings panel on your Android phone.
📌Now you can turn your DND mode on and also schedule and customise it.
📌To schedule DND, click on ‘Schedule’. Go to the plus (+) sign and choose the activity, like working, sleeping, studying, and others. You can also choose the timings of your DND mode.
📌You can also add exceptions like certain contacts, for example, boss, wife, etc., or apps from which you want to continue receiving notifications.
Bonus tip: You can also opt for ringing for repeated calls. With this repeated calls from the same number within three minutes will not be silenced, a useful option in case of emergencies. You can also mute media when DND is enabled.
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How to set up DND on iPhones?
📌Swipe up/down to open the Control Centre.
📌Click on the Focus Mode and tap on the DND icon. Now you can turn it on or off as needed.
📌You can also schedule DND just like on Android smartphones. iPhone also allows you to customise the purpose or timings of the DND mode.
📌There is also an emergency bypass, which you can find in contacts. This enables you to continue receiving calls from the contact you select even when your phone is on DND mode.
The above-mentioned steps may vary based on the models and operating systems. For spam calls, we recommend getting in touch with the network provider.
(This article has been curated by Kajal Kanhaua who is an intern with indianexpress.com)
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