Notifications on an iPhone alert you of a new message, call, email, and more. While notifications are helpful on your iPhone, there are times when they can bother you. If you’re trying to catch some sleep or focus on a task, it’s important to disable notifications. Below we show you how to turn off iPhone notifications quickly.
Silence Notifications on Your iPhone
If you want to silence notifications on your device, here’s what you should do:
Open the Settings app on your iPhone
Scroll down and select Focus
Select Do Not Disturb and turn it on
We recommend this helpful video on how to turn off app-specific notifications on an iPhone.
Turn Off Notifications from Certain Apps
While iOS notifications are a great way to stay connected with your phone, they can also be distracting. If you don’t want to receive notifications for specific apps, you can turn them off on your device. Here’s how:
Open the Settings app on your iPhone
Scroll down and select the app
Tap Notifications
Turn off the Allow Notifications toggle for the app
Should You Turn Off Notifications on Your Phone?
Almost every iPhone user receives some notification on their device. But should you turn them off? There are pros and cons to turning off iPhone notifications. For example, you can focus better on other tasks without interruptions.
However, turning off notifications can also be counterproductive. If you’re not getting notified about important events or messages, you might miss out on opportunities to learn about them or respond when they arrive.
So it’s crucial to weigh the benefits of notification turns against the costs before deciding whether to disable them on your iPhone.
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