How to set up Do Not Disturb with exceptions for iOS and Android

March 3, 2020

How to turn on and make exceptions for iPhone do not disturb (from The Verge)

Android:

From Google

Important: Settings can vary by phone. For more info, contact your device manufacturer.

  1. Open your phone’s Settings app.
  2. Tap Sound And then Do Not Disturb. If you see “Do Not Disturb preferences” instead, you’re using an older Android version. See steps for Android 8.1 and below.
  3. Under “Exceptions,” choose what to allow.
    • Calls:
      • To allow calls, tap Allow calls. Then pick whose calls get through: anyone, contacts only, or starred contacts only. To stop letting through calls, tap None.
      • To let a call through if the same person calls twice in 15 minutes, turn on Allow repeat callers.
    • Messages, events & reminders:
      • To allow messages, tap Allow messages. Then pick whose messages get through: anyone, contacts only, or starred contacts only. To stop letting through messages, tap None.
      • To allow reminders, turn on Allow reminders.
      • To allow events, turn on Allow events.