How to stop notifications from allowed people while on Do Not Disturb

Someone asked about getting texts while on DND from allowed people. So there are two options 1) adding people for all types of notifications inclusing text messages and 2) only allowing calls from certain people. I believe the answer is to only allow calls from “favorites” that way no text messages will get through.




iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 10, 2025 11:19 AM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2025 11:41 PM

Allow Calls from Favorites:

    • Add desired contacts to your Favorites list in the Phone app.
    • Navigate to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > People.
    • Ensure Allow Notifications From is selected.
    • Tap Calls From and choose Favorites.


This setup permits calls from favorite contacts during DND but silences their text messages.


Use Emergency Bypass for Specific Contacts:


  • Open the Contacts app and select a contact.
  • Tap Edit > Ringtone.
  • Enable Emergency Bypass to allow calls from this contact during DND.
    • Optionally, tap Text Tone and ensure Emergency Bypass is disabled to silence their text messages.


This method allows calls from selected contacts to bypass DND while keeping their text notifications muted.

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Mar 10, 2025 11:41 PM in response to areej188

Allow Calls from Favorites:

    • Add desired contacts to your Favorites list in the Phone app.
    • Navigate to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > People.
    • Ensure Allow Notifications From is selected.
    • Tap Calls From and choose Favorites.


This setup permits calls from favorite contacts during DND but silences their text messages.


Use Emergency Bypass for Specific Contacts:


  • Open the Contacts app and select a contact.
  • Tap Edit > Ringtone.
  • Enable Emergency Bypass to allow calls from this contact during DND.
    • Optionally, tap Text Tone and ensure Emergency Bypass is disabled to silence their text messages.


This method allows calls from selected contacts to bypass DND while keeping their text notifications muted.

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