Turn on Do Not Disturb with Siri

Quick answer

"Turn on Do Not Disturb" and Siri silences calls and notifications until you turn it off. Say "turn off Do Not Disturb" to let them through again. You can also set it for a stretch — "turn on Do Not Disturb for an hour" — for focused time without interruptions.

Say this

“Turn on Do Not Disturb”

How it works

01Wake Siri
02Say "turn on Do Not Disturb"
03Add "for an hour" to set a duration, or "turn it off" later

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If Siri doesn't get it

Do Not Disturb is one of several Focus modes. If alerts still come through, check allowed people and apps in Settings > Focus.

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Last updated June 12, 2026