Sometimes, you need total peace to focus on your work. You want nobody to disturb you. There is a big chance someone is going to call you. However, you need your phone for the task. On such an occasion, DND or Do Not Disturb mode can be a useful feature.
DND mode restricts incoming calls; even FaceTime cannot go through on DND. It lets you focus on your task properly. You can also add exceptions for some users in case there are any possibilities for an important call from someone.
Let’s show you how you can utilize the DND feature for your maximum benefits. This article will demonstrate how to switch on and off the mode, how to set special callers, and how to fix if there is an issue.
How to Turn on Do Not Disturb Mode on Apple Devices?
Iphone Do Not Disturb mode is a useful feature for you when you do not want to get interrupted by any calls. Here is how to turn on Do Not Disturb:
- Go to the settings on your device.
- Scroll down to find “Focus” and tap on it.
- The next window will show you multiple options, including “Do Not Disturb.” Choose this option
- You can also set automatic turning on your device along with a certain time, location, or when you are using a certain application.
How Does the DND Mode Work?
If you are wondering how “do not disturb” works on Apple devices, you can relax now. Here is what happens when you turn on the feature:
When you activate “Do Not Disturb” on your iPhone, you will not hear your phone ringing. The caller will hear 10-12 rings and afterward receive a notification stating that “Facetime Unavailable.”
It does not mean that you are going to miss an important update. You can later check who called you. The call will be included on your FaceTime app’s call log feature.
If you are the person who is calling someone and the other person is in DND mode, you will not be able to understand that the other person is on DND. You will just see the notification “Facetime Unavailable.”
What to Do When You Receive Calls on DND?
You set DND mode to stop unexpected calls. However, if it keeps coming, then what is the benefit of using the feature? There can be several reasons for this issue; let’s see how you can solve them.
Check the Allowed People List
You can add some contacts on your Do Not Disturb settings who will be able to call you even if you have turned on the DND. If you are getting calls, the first thing you should check is the allowed people list. Remove their names for blocking their calls.
Disable All Calls
There are some other settings on DND that let calls go through DND. For example, if you have allowed repeated calls, then your iPhone will ring when a person calls a second time immediately after the first call. Turn this feature on as well if you do not want this facility.
Check the Focus Mode
You should also check the focus mode of your device. If the Focus mode is not turned on, sometimes you can get calls. You must turn it on along with DND.
Keep Focus on All Apple Devices
Did you know if you have multiple devices, you can control them from one device? Yes, it is possible. For example, you can turn on Focus and change the setting to “Turn on Share Across Devices.” It will restrict you from getting any calls on any of the devices you have.
Restart Your iPhone
Restarting your iPhone when there is any troubleshooting is always a good option to solve the problem. However, before resetting your device, check the DND settings first. If the caller was not added to your Allowed contact list, then you can restart your mobile.
Update the Software
Sometimes, several features do not perform properly when there is a new update available for the software. Check if there are any updates; if yes, then update the software, and the problem will be solved, hopefully.
Reset All Settings
If you have tried all the above steps, your problem should be solved by now. In case the problem still exists, then you have only one option left. And that is to reset all iPhone settings. It will force all changes that have been done so far and restore everything to it initially. This will also be helpful in solving issues like Facetime calls failing overnight.
How to Add Allowed Contact on DND?
If you want to receive Facetime calls only from some special contacts, you can do that. To do so, you need to add some contacts who will be allowed.
- Go to iPhone DND settings
- Click on “Allowed Notifications.”
- Now tap on People
- There will be an option named “Add Person,” press on it
- Once the contacts have been added, tap on Done.
FAQs
1. Can I turn on DND mode during a Facetime call?
No, you cannot turn on the DND mode when you are already on a Facetime call. You need to cut the call and then go to the settings to turn on the mode.
2. How do I get through Do Not Disturb?
If you are trying to reach someone who has turned on DND on your iPhone, you cannot go through. However, if you are added to Allowed Contact, only then you can bypass DND.
3. Do Facetime calls go through if blocked?
If you have blocked someone on Facetime, they will not be able to get through. They will hear ringing without an answer. Similar things happen when you have Do Not Disturb mode on.
4. Can I get a Facetime call notification when DND is on?
You will not get an immediate notification like ringing when someone FaceTimes you on DND. However, you can see if someone called you during this time from the app and call logs.
Conclusion
Facetimes cannot go through on DND; that is the final verdict. However, there can be some issues for which you may still get calls. You can follow the above-mentioned steps to solve the problem.
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