Do Not Disturb (DND) is a fantastic feature on iPhones for silencing calls, alerts, and notifications, providing much-needed peace and quiet. However, sometimes you need to quickly disable it. This guide will walk you through several ways to turn off DND on your iPhone, covering different scenarios and preferences.
How to Turn Off DND Using Control Center
This is the quickest and easiest method for temporarily disabling Do Not Disturb.
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone screen (on iPhones with Face ID) or swipe up from the bottom of the screen (on iPhones with a Home button) to open Control Center.
- Locate the Do Not Disturb icon. It looks like a crescent moon.
- Tap the icon. The moon will become unfilled, indicating that DND is now off. Your notifications and calls will resume as normal.
How to Turn Off Scheduled DND
If you've set up a scheduled Do Not Disturb period, you'll need to disable the schedule itself to ensure DND is permanently off.
- Open the Settings app. This is the grey icon with gears.
- Tap "Focus." (On older iOS versions, this may be under "Do Not Disturb.")
- Select "Do Not Disturb." (Or the profile you've named your DND schedule).
- Turn off "Scheduled." This will prevent DND from automatically activating at your set times.
How to Turn Off DND for Specific Contacts
Perhaps you want to receive calls and messages from specific people even while DND is enabled. This is achieved through the "Allow Calls From" feature.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap "Focus." (Or "Do Not Disturb" on older iOS versions).
- Select "Do Not Disturb." (Or your named DND profile)
- Tap "Allow Notifications From." Here you can choose specific apps or contacts that will still send you alerts even while DND is active.
How to Turn Off DND When Using Driving Focus
If you have Driving Focus activated, turning off DND will require disabling Driving Focus entirely or adjusting its settings.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap "Focus."
- Select "Driving." (Or your named Driving Focus profile).
- Turn off "Driving Focus" to completely disable it, or adjust the settings to allow notifications from specific contacts or apps.
What Happens When I Turn Off DND?
Turning off Do Not Disturb means your iPhone will immediately resume receiving all calls, text messages, notifications, and alerts as usual. Any missed notifications will likely be visible in your notification center.
Troubleshooting DND Issues
If you are experiencing problems turning off DND, try restarting your iPhone. This simple step often resolves temporary software glitches. If the problem persists, consider contacting Apple Support for assistance.
This comprehensive guide should help you successfully disable Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, regardless of your specific setup. Remember to explore the Focus settings further to customize your notification preferences for different situations.
