Do Not Disturb mode is a helpful feature on Android and iPhone devices that allows you to silence notifications, calls, and alerts during specific times or when you don't want to be disturbed.
However, a common concern for many users is whether or not the Do Not Disturb mode will also block alarms. The short answer is no, Do Not Disturb mode should not block alarms on Android or iPhone devices.
Having do not disturb turned on is quite helpful, depending on your phone usage, but the question is, Will my alarm go off on Do Not Disturb? The do not disturb mode feature mutes all calls, alerts, and notifications on your mobile device.
Most modern smartphones have a setting that allows you to set specific alarms to sound even when your phone is in Do Not Disturb. This means your alarm will still sound at the designated time while you won't receive any calls, messages, or notifications in Do Not Disturb mode.
Here's a more detailed explanation of how Do Not Disturb mode works on Android and iPhone devices and how to ensure your alarms still sound even in this mode.
How Does the Do Not Disturb Mode Work on Android?
On Android devices:
- To start or activate the Do Not Disturb mode on an Android device, swipe from the top of the screen to access the quick settings menu, then tap the Do Not Disturb icon.
- Once activated, you can customize the Do Not Disturb mode by going to Settings Sound Do Not Disturb. Here, you can set specific times when Do Not Disturb mode will automatically turn on, allow calls from particular contacts to come through, and choose whether or not to allow alarms to sound.
- Alarms are set to sound by default even when in Do Not Disturb mode on most Android devices. However, it's always a good idea to double-check your settings to make sure your alarms are allowed to sound. Go to Settings Sound Do Not Disturb Allow Exceptions Alarms to do this.
How Does the Do Not Disturb Mode Work on iPhone?
On iPhone devices:
- To activate Do Not Disturb mode on an iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Control Center, then tap the crescent moon icon.
- Once activated, you can customize the Do Not Disturb mode by going to Settings Do Not Disturb. Here, you can set specific times when Do Not Disturb mode will automatically turn on, allow calls from particular contacts to come through, and choose whether or not to allow alarms to sound.
- Alarms are set to sound by default even when iPhone devices are in Do Not Disturb mode. However, you can double-check your settings to make sure your alarms are allowed to sound. Go to Settings Do Not Disturb Allow Calls From All Contacts to do this. This will ensure that any alarms you have set will still sound even when in Do Not Disturb mode.
Do You Still Get Alarms On Do Not Disturb?
Yes, alarms are also available when in the do not disturb mode. Yet, sometimes your alarm won't go off, or the notice won't appear.
These are a few of them:
- If you are in the, do not disturb mode and your phone is off.
- You will only receive a notification when your alarm goes off on an Android device. There won't be any sound or ring on your phone to alert you. You must make the alarms application an exception and allow alerts from it for your phone to ring. Follow the steps outlined above to accomplish this.
- On iPhones, alarms will cause your phone to ring. You only need to follow the same steps as Androids on older versions of iPhones if you want your alarm to ring when in the do not disturb mode.
Does the Do Not Disturb Button Block Alarms?
No, using the do not disturb button won't stop your alarms from going off. Even if your gadget or cell phone is in the do not disturb mode, the alerts will sound at the designated time.
Only the general notifications for calls, alerts, text messages, etc., are stopped or muted in this mode. Your phone does not ring, vibrate, or light up to alert you while this mode is on.
You can check these notifications that have been saved for you at a later time by switching to the General mode.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Do Not Disturb mode should not block alarms on Android or iPhone devices, and you can customize your settings to make sure your alarms still sound even when in this mode. This means you can enjoy the peace of Do Not Disturb mode without worrying about missing critical wake-up calls or reminders.
