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How do I set do not disturb to silence even my favorites? I only see allow calls from everyone, contacts, or favorites. I want to allow no one.

I’m sick and trying to sleep and everyone is calling me for Christmas. I’m using my phone for Netflix while I try to snooze, otherwise I’d just power it down. Surely there’s still an option to silence all though. How do I get them to stop ringing through?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 25, 2022 1:33 PM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2022 1:34 PM

Do these steps ONCE:


  • Tap Settings
  • Tap Focus
  • Tap Do Not Disturb
  • Tap People
  • Tap Allow Notifications From
  • If anyone is listed who should not call you when DND is on delete them; if you don’t want any calls from anyone, any time, delete all people
  • Tap the dropdown next to Allow Calls From and choose Allowed People Only
  • Optionally, tap on Apps, then Allow Notifications From and don’t add any apps.


All of the above is a one-time setup. After that, turn DND on or off with the Control Center button. You can optionally set one or more schedules by going to Settings/Focus/Do Not Disturb/Set a Schedule.


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Dec 25, 2022 1:34 PM in response to NigelThomas

Do these steps ONCE:


  • Tap Settings
  • Tap Focus
  • Tap Do Not Disturb
  • Tap People
  • Tap Allow Notifications From
  • If anyone is listed who should not call you when DND is on delete them; if you don’t want any calls from anyone, any time, delete all people
  • Tap the dropdown next to Allow Calls From and choose Allowed People Only
  • Optionally, tap on Apps, then Allow Notifications From and don’t add any apps.


All of the above is a one-time setup. After that, turn DND on or off with the Control Center button. You can optionally set one or more schedules by going to Settings/Focus/Do Not Disturb/Set a Schedule.


How do I set do not disturb to silence even my favorites? I only see allow calls from everyone, contacts, or favorites. I want to allow no one.

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