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Can I turn on do not disturb without setting a schedule?

My schedule changes daily so scheduling do not disturb time is not helpful. Is there a way for me to turn it on/off as I need to without setting a schedule or location?

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 21, 2022 9:06 AM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2022 9:27 AM

ktwk ~ Yes, here are a couple of ways:


Say: "Hey Siri, Turn do not disturb on."

And: "Hey Siri, Turn do not disturb off."


Also, Control Center requires FIVE actions (swipes/taps) to change Do Not Disturb mode. But with a simple custom shortcut on your Home screen, you can reduce it to just ONE tap to toggle the mode On/Off. If you're interested, choose one of the icons shown below and a name for the icon, and I'll send you the iCloud link:



And here's the simple shortcut which hides behind those icons:



Shortcuts User Guide for iPhone and iPad


Shortcuts User Guide for Mac


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Nov 21, 2022 9:27 AM in response to ktwk007

ktwk ~ Yes, here are a couple of ways:


Say: "Hey Siri, Turn do not disturb on."

And: "Hey Siri, Turn do not disturb off."


Also, Control Center requires FIVE actions (swipes/taps) to change Do Not Disturb mode. But with a simple custom shortcut on your Home screen, you can reduce it to just ONE tap to toggle the mode On/Off. If you're interested, choose one of the icons shown below and a name for the icon, and I'll send you the iCloud link:



And here's the simple shortcut which hides behind those icons:



Shortcuts User Guide for iPhone and iPad


Shortcuts User Guide for Mac


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Can I turn on do not disturb without setting a schedule?

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