If you haven't used Focus modes on your iPhone yet, they're incredibly versatile and useful, with features like location-based activation. Learn how to turn on a Focus for specific locations, so your device doesn't start buzzing and beeping just when you need it to be quiet.

Why You'll Love This Tip

Focus modes are a great way to prevent distractions from calls, texts, and app notifications.
Automatically turn off your Work Focus when leaving the office.
Avoid having to remember to manually turn off your Focus mode.

How to Turn Off Do Not Disturb When Leaving a Location

System Requirements

This tip works on iPhones and iPads running iOS 16 or later and iPadOS 16 or later. It was tested on an iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26.5. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.

Focus modes, like Do Not Disturb, can help you stay on task and prevent distractions. However, you might not always want a Focus to stay active. Luckily, you can set your Focus to turn off automatically when you leave your current location. For example, if you only want your work Focus on while you're at work, you can set it to turn off when you leave the office. First, you'll need to make sure that you've enabled Location Services, or you won't be able to turn off Do Not Disturb when you leave your current location:

Open the Settings app.
Tap Privacy & Security.
Tap Location Services.
Ensure the Location Services toggle is enabled if it isn't already.
Now you're ready to set a Focus for a specific location. Once you've reached the location where you'd like your Focus activated, open the Control Center.
Tap and hold the Focus icon until a menu appears.
Tap the three dots next to the Focus you want to enable.
Now tap Until I leave this location.

Now, your iPhone will stay on in that specific Focus mode until you leave the area where you activated the location-based option. This works with all Focus modes, including the Do Not Disturb Focus. Next, find out how to set your Focus to automatically turn off or on based on your schedule!

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