In this class, we explored the iPhone's Do Not Disturb feature, a powerful tool to manage interruptions and minimize distractions. Below are detailed notes to help you use Do Not Disturb effectively in your daily life.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Customizing Do Not Disturb Settings

Open Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb to access customization options.
Adjust what gets silenced, such as calls, notifications, or app alerts, during Do Not Disturb.

Setting Exceptions for Important Contacts

Go to Allow Notifications From in Do Not Disturb settings to add contacts or apps that can bypass silencing.
Enable Allow Repeated Calls to ensure emergency calls get through if the same person calls twice within three minutes.

Activating and Deactivating Do Not Disturb

Quickly activate Do Not Disturb from the Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner and tap the moon icon.
Disable it the same way or let it turn off automatically when the set schedule ends.
For quick adjustments, long-press the moon icon to modify or switch Focus modes directly.

Scheduling Do Not Disturb

Automate Do Not Disturb by setting schedules under Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > Add Schedule or Automation.
Use criteria like time, location, or app usage (e.g., automatically activate Do Not Disturb during a calendar meeting).

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