PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How do I activate my do not disturb while driving app?
I would like to avoid receiving calls, text messages, and other notifications when I’m driving because I know it’s not safe. Is there a way to turn on do not disturb while I’m driving?
Jacqulyn Graber · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m glad you want to stay focused while driving! Fortunately, both iPhones and Androids both include “do not disturb while driving” features—you don’t even need to download an additional app! Simply enable these features and your phone will automatically detect when you’re in a moving car and filter or suspend notifications accordingly. Here’s how to do it.
If you own an iPhone you’ll want to turn on Driving Focus to silence or limit text messages and other notifications. Incoming phone calls will only be allowed if your phone is connected to CarPlay or another handsfree Bluetooth accessory. To turn on Driving Focus:
- Go to Settings and tap Focus
- Click the + in the top right corner and add Driving
- Follow the prompts to turn Driving on automatically
- You can customize your notifications to allow notifications from certain people in your contact list
- You can also choose whether to notify others that you have Driving Focus toggled on
To activate Do Not Disturb While Driving on Android:
- Open your phone’s Settings
- Press Connected Devices
- Select Connection Preferences and press Driving Mode
- Select Behavior and then choose the option that’s best for you—either Open Android Auto if you’re interested in using your phone to some extent while driving or Turn On Do Not Disturb if you don’t intend to use your phone at all
- Choose to Turn On Automatically either when connected to Bluetooth or when driving is detected
When you’re not behind the wheel, you can also use your phone to save big on car insurance. Simply download the
Jerry
app and answer a few simple questions. Within minutes, you’ll get customized quotes from some of the nation’s car insurance providers. Jerry will even help you complete the sign-up process when you pick a policy!Once you change your iPhone or Android’s driving settings, the final step is to get out on the road and test it out. Drive safe!
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies