Do not disturb mode is a Windows 11 feature that helps you stay focused on your work by temporarily suppressing incoming notifications and alerts. When enabled, it prevents notifications from appearing on your screen and silences notification sounds, allowing you to concentrate on your tasks without getting distracted.
Do not disturb mode can also be scheduled to automatically turn on during certain times of day, such as when you have meetings or may be sleeping. This can be configured under the Automatic rules section of the Focus assist settings.
How to turn on Do not disturb
- Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙or press Windows ⊞ + I to quickly access your settings.
- Click on Settings in the left menu.
- Select Notifications on the right.
- Click on the toggle for Do not disturb to turn it On.
- Click on Set priority notifications if you would like to allow notifications from specific apps when in Do not disturb mode.
How to set Do not disturb to enable and disable automatically
- Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙.
- Click on Settings in the left menu.
- Select Notifications on the right.
- Click on Turn on do not disturb automatically and choose your desired settings.