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GeeAnn
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Q: Text notification needs to work with Do Not Disturb!!

Why doesn't Apple make it possible for text alerts to come through from Favorites when phone is in Do Not Disturb mode as it does for calls?  I know a LOT of people who need this feature--particularly parents of teens!  It cannot be hard to do at all!

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on May 26, 2016 8:34 PM

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Q: Text notification needs to work with Do Not Disturb!!

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  • by Chris CA,Helpful

    Chris CA Chris CA May 27, 2016 9:09 AM in response to GeeAnn
    Level 9 (79,451 points)
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    May 27, 2016 9:09 AM in response to GeeAnn

    Suggestions here -> http://www.apple.com/feedback/

  • by GeeAnn,

    GeeAnn GeeAnn May 27, 2016 9:10 AM in response to Chris CA
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    May 27, 2016 9:10 AM in response to Chris CA

    Thanks Chris.  I sent my feedback to Apple.  But it seems people have been asking for this for several years and it is still not an added feature.  I don't get it!  It has to be an easy option to add for people's personal preference. 

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie May 27, 2016 9:15 AM in response to GeeAnn
    Level 9 (54,424 points)
    May 27, 2016 9:15 AM in response to GeeAnn

    I would assume Apple believes if it is that important they will call you, which makes sense if you think about it.

  • by GeeAnn,

    GeeAnn GeeAnn May 27, 2016 1:27 PM in response to deggie
    Level 1 (9 points)
    iPhone
    May 27, 2016 1:27 PM in response to deggie

    Maybe that makes sense for you and your life and the people in it.  But, since I have seen many requests all over this forum and others I don't think others feel the same way.  I happen to have family members that live in a time zone that is hours different than me.  It may be that they need to get some information to me quickly and are unable to call for whatever reason.  (Maybe they have been kidnapped and can't call in front of their captors--sarcasm.)  My point being, Apple should give users the option so that we can decide how to receive information from our important people, while using Do Not Disturb.  Its not up to Apple to decide what is the best way for me to communicate while having DO Not Disturb on, its up to me and myself and others would like that option.  

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie May 27, 2016 1:39 PM in response to GeeAnn
    Level 9 (54,424 points)
    May 27, 2016 1:39 PM in response to GeeAnn

    Since it is Apple's product it is up to them to decide. Apparently not enough people have expressed the opinion regarding text messages.