Device Settings 208
Allow Notifications and Contacts to Bypass Do Not Disturb Mode
Add important contacts to an exceptions list so you can still receive their calls and messages even when
Do not disturb mode is on.
1. Tap > > Settings.
2. Tap Sound & notification > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Priority only allows.
4. Tap the On/Off switch next to the items you wish to allow.
5. Tap Messages from or Calls from to select who can contact you.
6. Tap Manage approved contacts, and then tap to add contacts to your exceptions list.
7. To remove contacts or numbers from the list, tap > Remove contacts.
Set a Do Not Disturb Schedule
Schedule Do not disturb to turn on automatically and how long will it last. For example, you can set it to
turn on during a weekly meeting.
1. Tap > > Settings.
2. Tap Sound & notification.
3. Tap Do not disturb > Automatic rules.
4. Tap Add rule.
5. Select whether to base the rule on a time or an event, enter a name for the rule, and then tap OK.
6. Set the rule's parameters.
For Time rule:
• Set the days.
• Set the start and end times.
• Select a Do not disturb level.
• Choose whether to allow the rule to stop at either the rule end time or by the next alarm
you've set in the Clock app.
For Event rule:
• Select a calendar you want to make the rule for.
• Set a condition for the type of reply.