How to turn off “do not disturb while driving” on an iphone
Do Not Disturb is perfect for those times when you don’t want to be interrupted by a phone call. When the Do Not Disturb feature is on, anyone who dials your phone number will hear a message stating that you are currently not accepting calls.
If there are family members or friends whose calls you always want to receive, you can create a four-digit Special Pass Code and share it with them. The Special Pass Code allows a caller to bypass Do Not Disturb and get in touch with you.
Here’s how it works:
- Pick up the phone handset and dial *98.
- Press 1 to enable Do Not Disturb.
- Once you hear the confirmation that Do Not Disturb has been enabled, you may hang up the phone handset.
To turn off Do Not Disturb:
- When you are ready to accept calls, pick up the phone handset and dial *98.
- Press 2 to turn off Do Not Disturb. When you hear the confirmation you may hang up the phone handset.
To set up your Special Pass Code:
- Pick up the phone handset and dial *98.
- Press 3 to access the Do Not Disturb options.
- Follow the instructions to set up and change your code and to activate and deactivate the feature.
Usage Notes:
- If you have activated the Special Pass Code feature and a caller enters the correct four-digit code while the Do Not Disturb message is playing, the call is connected immediately and rings on your phone.
- If you have created a Special Pass Code but have not activated the feature, all callers will be prevented from reaching you, even callers who know your Special Pass Code.
Manage the feature online
You can manage your Do Not Disturb settings in the Manage Service Features section of our online account center. Click here to login.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- If Do Not Disturb is on, what will a caller hear after dialing my phone number?
- How does Do Not Disturb work if Call Forwarding is also on?
- How does Do Not Disturb work if Call Blocking is also on?
- Will Call Return work when Do Not Disturb is on?
If Do Not Disturb is on, what will a caller hear after dialing my phone number?
When Do Not Disturb is on, incoming callers will hear this message: “The party you are calling has declined to accept this call.” If your calling plan includes VoiceMail, the caller will also hear “Please hold to leave a VoiceMail message.” After a pause, the caller will hear your outbound VoiceMail message and will have the opportunity to leave you a message.
How does Do Not Disturb work if Call Forwarding is also on?
Do Not Disturb will be applied before your Call Forwarding settings. If Do Not Disturb is bypassed by someone with your Special Pass Code, the call will be forwarded according to the settings you have specified.
How does Do Not Disturb work if Call Blocking is also on?
Call Blocking (which includes Selective Call Acceptance and Rejection, and Anonymous Call Rejection) will be applied before Do Not Disturb. If the call is not blocked, then Do Not Disturb will be applied. The caller will have the opportunity to use a Special Pass Code to bypass Do Not Disturb.
Will Call Return work when Do Not Disturb is on?
Yes. You can initiate a Call Return request and will still receive the Call Return notification call, even if Do Not Disturb is on.
Note: Tip for iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and iPhone X users can access the Control Panel by swiping down the screen on the top right corner.
While iPhone 8 Plus and earlier iPhone users can get CC (Control Center) by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
Driving mode in Control center is missing or not showing, Add it using Customize control center in iOS .
More Options to Use iPhone Do Not Disturb while Driving -:
#1 Go to the Settings app on iPhone, iPad
#2 Next, Tap on Do Not Disturb, Scroll down on the screen and find Activate.
– Set limits on incoming app notifications, the incoming call will be allowed only when your iPhone connected on Car Bluetooth Speakers or Headphone/ hands-free Accessories.
#3 Tap on Activate, See below options
Automatically: Based on iPhone conditions and Smart techniques will automatically identify Motions and put iPhone in to Do Not Disturb mode.
When Connected to car bluetooth: Only activate while you use any Car Bluetooth Accessories or Device.
Manually: New option in control center (Car icon) Do Not Disturb While Driving, To Turn on or Turn off Single Tap on the Car image.
If you are facing trouble, Do not Disturb Driving mode not working correctly then recheck above three option in the settings app.
Change or Edit Auto-Reply Text while Driving mode is on or Enable in iPhone/ iPad.
On Do Not Disturb settings screen, find at last Auto-Reply To or Auto-Reply.
Auto-Reply To: Choose types of contact, For that, you decided to send a text message in reply only. (No One, Recents, Favourites or All Contacts)
Auto-Reply: Edit Auto-Reply Text lines or Messages.
This one is a new trend for auto send text in hands-free mode.
Turn off car mode, Open control center and Find car icon and disable on single tap from the lock screen or App/ Home screen for Disable/ Enable Do Not Disturb While Driving on iPhone.
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Apple’s “Do Not Disturb While Driving” is a potentially lifesaving iPhone feature, but it doesn’t always turn on automatically at the appropriate time. For example, you might be a passenger in a moving car, but your iPhone may think you’re the one driving. In those cases, here’s how to turn it off.
First, open “Settings” by tapping the gray “gear” icon.
In “Do Not Disturb” settings, scroll down until you see the “Do Not Disturb While Driving” section. Tap “Activate.”
On the next screen, you will see a list of options that determines when Do Not Disturb While Driving activates. The options are “Automatically,” “When Connected to Car Bluetooth,” and “Manually.” In this case, we’ll be disabling the automatic feature entirely, so tap “Manually.”
After that, Do Not Disturb While Driving will only turn on if you manually activate it using the crescent moon-shaped icon in Control Center. Safe travels!
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Выключение режима фокусирования во время вождения помогает не отвлекаться от дороги за рулем. Если включить эту функцию, текстовые сообщения и другие уведомления ограничиваются или заглушаются. Вы можете попросить Siri читать ответы вслух, это позволяет не смотреть на экран iPhone. Входящие вызовы поступают, только если iPhone подключен к CarPlay (автомобильной системе Bluetooth) или гарнитуре.
ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ. Важную информацию о навигации, предупреждении потери слуха и предупреждении потери внимания, которая может привести к созданию опасной ситуации, см. в разделе Важная информация о безопасности для iPhone. Режим фокусирования при вождении не освобождает от необходимости соблюдать все правила, касающиеся внимательного вождения.
Настройка режима фокусирования при вождении
Вы можете настроить автоматическое включение режима фокусирования при вождении, когда Вы находитесь в движущемся автомобиле. (Вы также можете включить его вручную в Пункте управления.)
Откройте «Настройки» > «Фокусирование», коснитесь «Автомобиль», затем включите режим вождения.
Коснитесь статуса режима фокусирования (в разделе «Параметры»), затем включите параметр «Сообщать о режиме фокусирования».
Коснитесь «Автоответ», затем выберите, кто должен получать автоматические ответы, когда включен режим фокусирования при вождении.
Сообщение автоматического ответа можно изменить.
Затем коснитесь в левом верхнем углу.
Коснитесь «За рулем» (под параметром автоматического включения), затем выберите, когда активировать режим «За рулем».
Автоматически. Когда iPhone определит, что Вы сели за руль.
При подключении к Bluetooth автомобиля. Когда iPhone подключается к системе автомобиля по Bluetooth.
Вручную. Когда Вы включите функцию в Пункте управления.
Активировать с CarPlay. Автоматически, когда iPhone подключен к CarPlay.
Получение сообщений, вызовов и уведомлений пассажиром
Если Вы получаете уведомление о вождении, когда находитесь в машине, но не за рулем (например, когда Вы на месте пассажира), Вы можете закрыть это уведомление.
Выберите «Я не за рулем».
Когда функция фокусирования при вождении включена и Вы являетесь пассажиром движущегося автомобиля, Вы можете принимать вызовы, сообщения и уведомления.
iOS 11 added the new Do Not Disturb While Driving feature to iPhone. It is a very good feature that has the potential of saving actual lives. However for someone who does not drive and is mostly sitting on the passenger seat, it can be really annoying to have this feature enabled automatically.
No matter if you are driving or not by default the Do Not Disturb While Driving mode turns on automatically, preventing you from receiving important calls and notification alerts. This is not ideal in many situations especially when you do not want your iPhone to enable Do Not Disturb mode on its own.
In this post we will show you how to completely disable do not disturb while driving feature on your iOS 11, iOS 12 or iOS 13 powered device. These steps remain same for all models of iPhone including iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or any other iPhone released before them.
In this guide you will not only learn how to turn off Do Not Disturb While Driving on your iPhone, but we will also show you how you can completely get rid of it by removing it from the Control Center. In the third section of this guide you will learn how to only activate Do Not Disturb mode while your iPhone is connected to your car’s CarPlay.
Turn off the Do Not Disturb While Driving Feature
Here’s the step by step guide on how to turn off Do Not Disturb While Driving on iPhone. Once you have followed these steps the Do Not Disturb feature will no longer enable on your device automatically.
- Open Settings app and tap on the ‘Do Not Disturb‘ option from the menu.
- Scroll down until you find the ‘Do Not Disturb’ While Driving‘ heading.
- Tap on the ‘Activate‘ option.
- Finally from the next screen select ‘ Manually‘ option for activation.
Now that Manually has been selected from the menu, Do Not Disturb While Driving will only get activated when you turn it On yourself from Control Center or through the Settings app.
Do Not Disturb While Driving Activate With CarPlay
Apple also allows users to enable Do Dot Disturb mode with CarPlay. This means whenever your iPhone connects to your vehicle’s CarPlay, iOS will automatically enable Do Not Disturb mode as well. You can use this feature even when Manually is selected for activation. This way Do Not Disturb will only enable when you are in your own car and your iPhone is connected with CarPlay, and not when you are travelling as a passenger.
Follow these steps to only enable Do Not Disturb While Driving’s Activate with CarPlay feature.
- On your iPhone open Settings and go to Do Not Disturb.
- Scroll down and under Do Not Disturb While Driving heading tap on Activate option.
- Enable the toggle for Activate With CarPlay toggle and exit.
Completely remove Do Not Disturb While Driving
While we would encourage you to use this feature while you are driving, this post is meant for those who do not drive and are annoyed by their device getting in Do No Disturb mode automatically while they are in the passenger seat or travelling in a public transit.
Follow the steps below to completely remove this feature and entirely disable Do Not Disturb While Driving on your iPhone.
- Open Settings and tap on the ‘Control Center‘ option.
- Tap on the ‘Customize Controls‘ option.
- Now grab the button made up of three line and slide the ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving‘ option under the More Controls section.
Doing so will remove the Do Not Disturb While Driving button from the Control Center.
How To Turn On Do Not Disturb While Driving
You can easily turn on Do Not Disturb While Driving feature on your iPhone by following the simple steps below.
- Open Settings app and tap on the ‘Do Not Disturb‘ option from the menu.
- Scroll down until you find the ‘Do Not Disturb’ While Driving‘ heading.
- Tap on the ‘Activate‘ option.
- Finally from the next screen select ‘Automatically’ option for activation.
You can also choose to only turn on Do Not Disturb While Driving feature while your iPhone is connected to your car’s Bluetooth unit by selecting ‘When Connected To Car Bluetooth’ option.
There you go folks, in this article you learned how to turn off the annoying Do Not Disturb While Driving feature and configure your iPhone to only turn on this feature while it is connected to CarPlay.
If you have any questions regarding this feature, then feel free to let us know in the comments section below..
Apple introduced Do Not Disturb While Driving mode for the iPhone in iOS 11 in September 2017. It is a new feature that aims to lower the risk of incidents involving distracted driving. Here is a brief rundown on what it does and how to use it.
Distracted driving is an issue across the world. According to the CDC Motor Vehicle Safety Center, one thousand incidents and nine deaths per day are attributed to distracted driving in the US alone. Multiple that by the number of countries in the world and you begin to see why distracted driving is such a hot topic.
With cars becoming more like technological bubbles with WiFi, navigation, LCD screens and lots of sound insulation, it is now easier than ever to feel isolated from the world around you. When your phone goes or a social media update appears, it is all too tempting to check it out.
That is what Apple are trying to prevent.
How does Do Not Disturb While Driving mode work?
Do Not Disturb While Driving mode does a few things. It silences the phone in a similar way to airplane mode but with a couple of differences. The iPhone will not flash or ping when you receive a message or update. Anyone sending you an SMS will receive a message telling them you’re driving.
Incoming calls are treated the same as if you were using Do Not Disturb. You can allow calls from favorites or allow a repeat caller but all other calls will be sent to voicemail.
You can set up exclusions. If someone types ‘urgent’ into an SMS, the iPhone will accept and alert as normal. You can then ask Siri to read it to you. Emergency alerts, alarms and timers will also still appear. If you connect your iPhone to your car’s Bluetooth, calls will still be delivered as normal. Navigation will still work too.
Apparently, Do Not Disturb While Driving mode uses the accelerometer within the iPhone to detect whether you’re in a car or not. If you try to use the phone, you have to manually select ‘I’m not driving’ to use the phone.
How to use Do Not Disturb While Driving mode
The good thing about Do Not Disturb While Driving mode is that once it is set up, it activates automatically. This may be a pain at first while Apple and your phone learns your habits but will pay dividends in the long run.
To set up Do Not Disturb While Driving mode:
- Navigate to Settings and Control Center.
- Select Customize Controls.
- Select Do Not Disturb While Driving
- Select Activate and choose a mode.
Automatic mode uses the accelerometer, GPS and network connections to detect whether you’re on the move or not. When Connected to Car Bluetooth is for those that use the feature in their car and Manually is self-explanatory. Manual mode requires you to use Control Center to manually engage Do Not Disturb While Driving mode.
If you are a parent of a young driver, you can enforce Do Not Disturb While Driving mode.
- Navigate to Settings and General.
- Select Restrictions and enter your PIN code.
- Select Allow Changes and select Do Not Disturb While Driving.
- Select Don’t Allow Changes.
This enforces the selected Do Not Disturb While Driving mode and does not allow your child to change it without knowing your PIN code.
Turn Do Not Disturb While Driving mode on or off
Once set up, you can turn Do Not Disturb While Driving mode on or off using Control Center.
- Swipe up from the Home screen.
- Select the car icon to turn Do Not Disturb While Driving mode on or off.
You will see a notification at the top of the screen telling you the current status of the mode.
If you don’t see the car icon in Control Center, you need to add it.
- Navigate to Settings and Control Center.
- Select Customize Controls.
- Select the green plus icon next to Do Not Disturb While Driving.
The icon should now appear in Control Center when you swipe to engage and disengage as you see fit.
Do Not Disturb While Driving mode is a great idea that is going to need refining before it is truly excellent. Some iPhone users have complained about it triggering while they were on the bus or subway but seeing as all it does is prompt you, it isn’t exactly a showstopper. The potential for saving all those incidents is too good to ignore I think.
What are your opinions on the iPhone Do Not Disturb While Driving mode? Tried it? Like it? Tell us about your experiences below!
Use these steps to turn off Do Not Disturb While Driving on an iPhone.
- Press the “Power” button on the side of the iPhone to illuminate the screen.
It may be located on the top of the device, depending on your iPhone model.
It’s a large gray alert notification with a picture of a car.
This will exit Do Not Disturb mode so that you can use the iPhone as normal.
The steps above were performed on an iPhone 11 in iOS 13.4.1.
This guide assumes that “Do Not Disturb While Driving” is currently active on the device. If it’s not then you will not see the notification above that we have indicated.
Alternatively you can turn off this feature on your iPhone by opening the Control Center, then tapping the car icon.
Your iPhone has a feature called “Do Not Disturb While Driving.” This works in the same manner as the basic Do Not Disturb feature, except that it can be activated manually or automatically if the iPhone senses that you are in a car.
Unfortunately this happens if you’re a passenger, or if you are on a mass transit vehicle like a bus or train. It isn’t limited to drivers.
This article shows you how to disable the “Do Not Disturb While Driving” feature on your iPhone so that you can continue using the iPhone as normal when in a vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
On iPhones without a Home button, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
One iPhones with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Yes, it can be removed.
Go to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls then tap the red button to the left of “Do Not Disturb While Driving” to remove it.
Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb then tap the “Activate” button under “Do Not Disturb While Driving.” You can then choose the “Manually” option and adjust the other settings to prevent the feature from activating on its own.
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Sometimes, iPhone can automatically switch to Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode, blocking all Calls and Notifications on your device. You will find below the steps to quickly Turn OFF Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode on iPhone.
Switch OFF Do Not Disturb While Driving on iPhone
Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode is a good safety feature on iPhone, designed to automatically stop notifications and divert all incoming calls on your device to voicemail, while you are driving.
As mentioned above, iPhone can also go into Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode, while you are on a bus/train or sitting in the passenger seat of a car.
In such cases, you won’t be able to receive calls and notifications on your device, without turning OFF Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode.
1. Switch OFF Do Not Disturb Mode on iPhone
If you are expecting an important call or message, you can quickly disable Do Not Disturb Mode on iPhone by following the steps below.
1. Open Settings > tap on Do Not Disturb .
2. On the next screen, move the toggle next to Do Not Disturb to OFF position.
Note: This will turn OFF both regular Do Not Disturb Mode and also Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode on your iPhone.
2. Switch to Manual Do Not Disturb Mode
The next option is to prevent iPhone from automatically switching into Do Not Disturb Mode.
1. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb > scroll down and tap on Activate .
2. On the next screen, tap on Manually .
After this, your iPhone won’t be able to automatically switch to Do Not Disturb Mode, while you are taking a bus or travelling as passenger in a car.
While driving, you can manually enable Do Not Disturb Mode on your device by tapping on the Car Icon in the Control Center.
For this, you will have to first add the Do Not Disturb While Driving Car Icon to the Control Center by going to Settings > Control Center and tapping on + sign next to Do Not Disturb While Driving entry.
This will Add “Do Not Disturb While Driving” option to Control Center, making it easy to Enable or Disable “Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode” at any time on your device.
Turn OFF Do Not Disturb While Driving from Control Center
Once, Do Not Disturb While Driving Icon is added to Control Center, it becomes really easy to Enable or Disable Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode on iPhone.
1. Swipe up from bottom on the screen of your iPhone.
2. On the Control Center screen, tap on the lighted Car Icon .
This will immediately disable Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode on your iPhone.
Now that we’ve all got our hands on the iOS 12 update, it’s worth a reminder to check a few settings. One of the biggest changes with iOS 11 was the new driving Do Not Disturb for iPhone feature. If you haven’t used this driving mode for your iPhone yet, it’s a safety feature that’s well worth your time to set up. I’ll show you how to turn on Do Not Disturb While Driving, how to turn off Do Not Disturb While Driving, and I’ll also cover the Do Not Disturb While Driving text message auto-reply on the iPhone!
How Does Do Not Disturb on the iPhone Work?
Essentially, Do Not Disturb While Driving is a feature that recognizes when your phone connects to a vehicle via Bluetooth or when your device senses driving motion. Once set, when Do Not Disturb While Driving identifies that you are in a moving vehicle it will automatically adjust to your settings. It can block calls, text messages, alerts from apps, and other notifications. There are also features in place to allow specific calls and contacts to reach you, even when Do Not Disturb is active. This means you never have to worry about missing an urgent or emergency call, but you can also enjoy the peace and security of distraction-free driving!
The great thing about this smart feature is that it allows you to access things you need like music, directions, and any emergency contacts you might have. It removes the superfluous notifications so that you can focus on driving well and driving safely. If you are worried about contacts thinking you are rude or ignoring them, never fear! There is an auto-reply feature for Do Not Disturb While Driving so you can make sure everyone knows that you will attend to their needs just as soon as it is safe to do so!
Turn On Or Off Do Not Disturb on the iPhone
First, you will need to go to Settings. Next, click on Do Not Disturb. Scroll down to Do Not Disturb While Driving and click to select your settings. You can choose from Automatically (when it detects the motion of a moving vehicle), When Connected to Car Bluetooth, and Manually. The manual setting means you will have to turn it on and off via Control Center.
How to Use & Customize Auto-Reply Texts in Do Not Disturb on the iPhone
Text message auto-reply on the iPhone is a great new feature that is specific to the Do Not Disturb While Driving platform. It allows you to choose a list of people and an auto-reply message. When the program is running (while you are driving, or when you enable it manually), those people will get an auto-reply if they send you a message!
To use the auto-reply texts in Do Not Disturb for iPhone you need to go to Settings > Do Not Disturb > Auto-Reply To and select the group you wish to send auto-replies to:
Next, go back and tap Auto-Reply. This is where you will input your auto-reply message of choice. Apple provides a generic auto-reply, but you can tap on the text and input a customized message instead.
Once you have set up these features, they will be activated whenever you have Do Not Disturb While Driving activated!
