Turning on Do Not Disturb on your iPhone 15 is a breeze. In a few taps, you can silence calls, alerts, and notifications that you get while your device is locked. It’s an excellent feature when you’re at a meeting, sleeping, or simply want to cut down on interruptions during ‘me time’.
Step by Step Tutorial to Turn on Do Not Disturb on iPhone 15
Before we dive into the steps, let’s understand what Do Not Disturb does. It helps you to mute calls, messages, and notifications. You can still allow calls from your favorites or in case of repeated calls from the same person within three minutes.
Step 1: Open Settings
Open the Settings app on your iPhone 15.
This is the app with gears on it; you’ll typically find it on your home screen. It’s the control center for all the customizable features on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap on ‘Do Not Disturb’
Scroll down and tap on the ‘Do Not Disturb’ option.
You’ll see this option right below ‘Sounds & Haptics’ in your Settings menu. It’s represented by a crescent moon icon.
Step 3: Turn on ‘Do Not Disturb’
Switch the ‘Do Not Disturb’ toggle to the on position.
When the toggle turns green, it means the feature is active. Your iPhone 15 will now mute all the notifications, calls, and alerts.
Step 4: Customize Settings
Customize your Do Not Disturb settings as needed.
You can set a schedule for when you want Do Not Disturb to turn on automatically, or choose to allow calls from certain people even when Do Not Disturb is on.
After you complete the action, your iPhone 15 will not light up, make noise, or vibrate when you receive a notification, call, or message. But don’t worry, you’ll still receive all these alerts—they’ll just be silent and waiting for you when you’re ready to check your phone.
Tips for Using Do Not Disturb on iPhone 15
- You can schedule Do Not Disturb to turn on and off at specific times, like when you’re usually sleeping or at work.
- If you’re expecting an important call, you can allow calls from specific contacts even when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
- You can also set it up so that if the same person calls you twice within three minutes, the second call will not be silenced.
- Use the ‘Bedtime Mode’ to dim your display and silence calls and notifications; notifications will appear in Notification Center until you turn Bedtime Mode off.
- Remember that alarms will still sound even when Do Not Disturb is on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my alarms when Do Not Disturb is on?
Your alarms will still sound as scheduled, so you don’t have to worry about oversleeping when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
Can I still use my iPhone 15 when Do Not Disturb is on?
Absolutely! You can still use your iPhone as usual; it just won’t alert you about new notifications or calls until you turn Do Not Disturb off.
Will I miss calls and messages with Do Not Disturb on?
No, you’ll still receive calls and messages. They will be silenced, and you can check them when you turn off Do Not Disturb.
Can I customize the Do Not Disturb feature?
Yes, you can customize which calls to allow, schedule times for Do Not Disturb to be active, and even enable it only while the device is locked.
Can I quickly turn Do Not Disturb on and off?
You sure can! You can easily toggle Do Not Disturb from the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen and tapping the crescent moon icon.
Summary
- Open Settings
- Tap on ‘Do Not Disturb’
- Turn on ‘Do Not Disturb’
- Customize Settings
Conclusion
There you have it, folks! You’re now an expert on how to turn on Do Not Disturb on iPhone 15. It’s a handy feature that helps you control your environment and attention. Now you can enjoy your quiet time without interruption. Just remember, while the world may be on pause for you, it’s still spinning, and those messages and calls will be waiting when you’re ready to get back to them. So don’t forget to switch off Do Not Disturb when you’re good to go! And if you ever forget, your iPhone is smart enough to remind you with a notification saying "You’re still in Do Not Disturb mode." Give it a try, and see how much more peaceful your day can be without the constant pinging of your phone. Happy uninterrupted living!
Matthew Roberts created this site to help his friends and family with questions that they might have about how to change the settings on their iPhones. It now serves as an archive of iPhone how-to guides to help anyone that stumbles upon this website.