Setting exceptions
Set exceptions that can pass through so you can still receive calls or messages from certain contacts.
1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound Do Not Disturb.
2. Tap People.
3. Choose your exceptions:
Type Options
Conversations Allow All conversations or Priority conversations to pass through.
Tip: Tap , select a contact name or number, and then tap Priority. The
selected contact will be added under Priority conversations.
Calls Receive calls from Anyone, Contacts, or Starred contacts.
Tip: Turn on Repeat callers to allow calls to pass through if the same
contact calls twice in 15 minutes.
Messages Receive messages from Anyone, Contacts, or Starred contacts.
Setting various schedules
You can set various schedules of when to turn Do Not Disturb mode on and off and customize
settings for each schedule.
1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound Do Not Disturb.
2. Tap Schedules.
3. Customize settings for the following default types of schedules:
Schedule
type
Steps
Sleeping Set a Do Not Disturb mode schedule for bedtime.
1. Select Sleeping. Then tap next to the option.
2. Set the days, start time, and end time when to enable and disable Do Not
Disturb mode.
Event Set a Do Not Disturb mode schedule for meetings or calendar events.
1. Select Event. Then tap next to the option.
2. Tap During events for, and then choose which calendar you want to apply
the schedule to.
3. Tap Where reply is. Then choose which calendar events your schedule will
apply to: events you've replied to with "Yes", "Yes or Maybe," or all events.
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