7 Effective Solutions to Fix Do Not Disturb Turning On Issue on Pixel Phones

Is Do Not Disturb mode constantly turning on by itself on your Pixel phone? You're not alone. Many Pixel phone users, including myself, have faced this frustrating issue. But don't worry, there are effective solutions to fix it. In this article, we will dive straight into the solutions and explain why Do Not Disturb keeps turning on and how to resolve it on your Pixel phone.

1. Fix Bedtime Mode

If you use bedtime mode on your Pixel phone, it could be one of the reasons why Do Not Disturb keeps turning on automatically. To fix this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Clock app on your Pixel phone.
  2. Select the Bedtime tab at the bottom.
  3. Tap on the time under Schedule Bedtime.
  4. Tap on the Bedtime mode at the bottom.
  5. Disable Do Not Disturb for Bedtime mode.

Bedtime Mode Clock App Pixel Android

2. Disable Flip to Shhh

If your Pixel phone is flipping downward, it may activate Do Not Disturb mode due to the Flip to Shhh feature. To disable this setting, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Phone app on your Pixel.
  2. Tap on the kebab menu (three dots icon).
  3. Select Settings from the context menu.
  4. Scroll down and tap on Flip to Shhh under the advanced section.
  5. Turn off the toggle for Use flip to Shhh.

Flip to Shhh Phone Settings Pixel Android

3. Check If There Is Any Active Schedule

Pixel phones offer Do Not Disturb schedules, which can automatically activate the mode. Sometimes, an active schedule might be the cause of Do Not Disturb turning on. To disable these schedules, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your Pixel phone.
  2. Tap on Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.
  3. Select Do Not Disturb.
  4. Scroll down and tap on Schedules.
  5. Unselect the box next to the schedule name to disable it (if there's any active schedule).

Digital Wellbeing Settings Pixel Android

4. Delete Gaming/Driving Schedule

If your Pixel phone automatically triggers Gaming and Driving schedule, you can delete these schedules to prevent Do Not Disturb from turning on. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your Pixel phone.
  2. Tap on Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.
  3. Select Do Not Disturb.
  4. Tap on Schedules.
  5. Tap on the kebab menu (three dots) near the top right corner of the screen.
  6. Tap on Delete schedules to proceed.
  7. Check the boxes for the schedules you want to delete, then tap on Delete.

Deleting Gaming/Driving Do Not Disturb Schedules Pixel Android

5. Disable Driving Mode Triggered by Google Maps

If Do Not Disturb turns on whenever you connect your Pixel phone to your car via Bluetooth, it may be due to the Driving Mode triggered by Google Maps. To disable this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Google Maps app on your Pixel phone.
  2. Tap on your profile picture.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Scroll down and tap on Navigation settings.
  5. Tap on Google Assistant settings.
  6. Turn off the toggle next to Driving Mode.

Disable Driving Mode Google Maps Pixel Android

6. Disable DND Calendar Schedule

If Do Not Disturb keeps turning on whenever you have an event on your calendar, you can disable the DND Calendar schedule. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your Pixel phone.
  2. Tap on Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.
  3. Select Do Not Disturb.
  4. Tap on Schedules.
  5. Tap on the cog wheel (gear icon) next to the event which is ticked.
  6. If the schedule is triggered by calendar events, tap on Delete.

Deleting Calendar Schedule for DND Pixel on Android

7. Check Special App Access

Certain apps may have access to Do Not Disturb, causing it to turn on automatically when you open those apps. To revoke DND access for such apps, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your Pixel phone.
  2. Tap on Apps.
  3. Scroll down and tap on Special app access.
  4. Tap on Do Not Disturb access.
  5. Check if any app permission is set to Allowed.
  6. Tap on the app and disable Allow Do Not Disturb.

Revoking Do Not Disturb Access of an App Pixel Android

By following these effective solutions, you can finally get rid of the constant disturbance caused by Do Not Disturb turning on itself on your Pixel phone. Say goodbye to missed notifications and enjoy a seamless user experience on your Pixel device.

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