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To ask if you put your phone on Do Not Disturb?

89 replies

LadyLille · 08/09/2024 22:56

I’ve been wondering about this recently. Do you put your phone on DND during certain times of the day, like when you’re working, sleeping, or just need a break from notifications? How do you decide when to use it, and do you have any tips for managing notifications effectively?

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FuzzyDiva · 08/09/2024 23:02

It’s on all the time.

belindaah · 08/09/2024 23:02

@Whereisthesun99 how do you set it to allow certain calls through?

ReadingInTheRain583 · 08/09/2024 23:01

Mine is set...

Weekdays 7am-6pm full notifications, 6pm-9pm silent, 9pm-7am do not disturb but allow calls (if someone calls me, likely work, its a life/death emergency)

Weekends 9am-9pm silent, 9pm-9am do not disturb but allow calls.

BiscuitlyBoyle · 08/09/2024 23:01

I have a work focus. It lets through certain numbers that are important, DH and elderly parents, but nothing else. I set the time and days.

SquatWeightaMinute · 08/09/2024 23:01

Mine is on silent all of the time and goes into sleep mode at 9pm until my alarm. My kids can get through but that’s it.

NothingAGoodCuppaDoesntFix · 08/09/2024 23:00

Always on silent unless waiting for a call.

Angeldelight50 · 08/09/2024 22:59

I turned off notifications for all apps bar messaging a few years back.. have never missed out of anything and dramatically reduced how often I pick up my phone!

RedBulb · 08/09/2024 22:59

From 9pm every night.

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Mumof2namechange · 08/09/2024 22:59

Mine's on silent (no vibration) 24-7 unless I'm expecting a call. I check it often and call back if I miss something important

Whereisthesun99 · 08/09/2024 22:59

Yes my phone goes into do not disturb between 10 pm and 8am, but I have it set so my mum parents, in laws and gets can still get through if they need me .

Cookerhood · 08/09/2024 22:59

Mine is set to be in DND from 11pm to 8am. If I go to bed earlier I switch it on then, likewise if I'm in a meeting etc.
I should have said, it's almost always on silent anyway.

belindaah · 08/09/2024 22:59

I do. It just means I check my phone when it suits me and it doesn't interrupt what I'm doing. I still check it sporadically for important stuff.

MavisPennies · 08/09/2024 22:59

Mine is nearly always on silent or if I really don't want to be disturbed I put it on 'focus' mode which blocks notifications and apps that I choose.
Then just turn off focus mode when you're having a break and want distraction.
Phonecalls can still get through.

Psychoticbreak · 08/09/2024 22:58

It goes on as standard every night from bedtime to wake time. That is it really.