Apple Watch vibrates in Sleep Focus

My Apple watch is vibrating for phone calls and messages while in Sleep Mode (Focus). I would like all calls and messages not vibrate and be silent while in sleep mode.


Do Not Disturb (focus) does not turn off watch screen. I want the screen off.


Any suggestions?


My only solution would be put the watch in a drawer.



Apple Watch Series 11, watchOS 26

Posted on Feb 13, 2026 7:26 AM

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Posted on Feb 14, 2026 4:51 AM

Set up a Sleep Schulde in Settings/Focus/Sleep Focus/ and make sure that under Customise Screens -> Options -> "Sleep Screen" and "Show Time" is selected.

If so, your screen will switch off during your Sleep Schedule, the display will dimm and only if you touch the display or turn the Digital Crown, the screen will light up, showing the actual time. Turning the Digital Crown will slowly increase or reduce the brightness.


Also make sure, that no apps and no people are selected in the "Allow Notifications" section of the Sleep Focus settings.




After your Sleep Focus is automatically disabled, your watch will resume to work normally, until the new Sleep Schedule is activated in the evening.

Track your sleep on Apple Watch and use Sleep on iPhone - Apple Support



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Feb 14, 2026 4:51 AM in response to RSNelson

Set up a Sleep Schulde in Settings/Focus/Sleep Focus/ and make sure that under Customise Screens -> Options -> "Sleep Screen" and "Show Time" is selected.

If so, your screen will switch off during your Sleep Schedule, the display will dimm and only if you touch the display or turn the Digital Crown, the screen will light up, showing the actual time. Turning the Digital Crown will slowly increase or reduce the brightness.


Also make sure, that no apps and no people are selected in the "Allow Notifications" section of the Sleep Focus settings.




After your Sleep Focus is automatically disabled, your watch will resume to work normally, until the new Sleep Schedule is activated in the evening.

Track your sleep on Apple Watch and use Sleep on iPhone - Apple Support



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