Silence mode except specific contacts

Hi there - I don’t want to receive audible notifications at all with the exception of one or two priority contacts. I absolutely cannot miss this call. Do Not Disturb mode doesn’t really solve this need as it will prevent me from getting banner or Lock Screen notifications for everything else. Any other tips?

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Feb 2, 2023 9:34 AM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2023 8:33 AM

Hi kelel8961,


If we understand correctly, you want to make sure you're receiving notifications in general, but you only want to hear audible notifications from a few specific contacts, and you already looked into Do Not Disturb and Focus. Is that right?


Your best option might be to put your iPhone in Silent mode with the Ring/Silent switch: How to put your iPhone on vibrate, ring, or silent mode - Apple Support


Then, you can open the Contacts app and tap the contacts in question and then tap Edit. At the top of the Edit screen, you can turn on Emergency Bypass for the people you want to receive calls from.


If that still doesn't do quite what you're looking for, you can always send your suggestion to Apple with this link: Product Feedback - Apple


Take care.


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Feb 5, 2023 8:33 AM in response to kelel8961

Hi kelel8961,


If we understand correctly, you want to make sure you're receiving notifications in general, but you only want to hear audible notifications from a few specific contacts, and you already looked into Do Not Disturb and Focus. Is that right?


Your best option might be to put your iPhone in Silent mode with the Ring/Silent switch: How to put your iPhone on vibrate, ring, or silent mode - Apple Support


Then, you can open the Contacts app and tap the contacts in question and then tap Edit. At the top of the Edit screen, you can turn on Emergency Bypass for the people you want to receive calls from.


If that still doesn't do quite what you're looking for, you can always send your suggestion to Apple with this link: Product Feedback - Apple


Take care.


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