How to Automate Do Not Disturb in Windows 11

This article describes steps to automatically turn Do Not Disturb in Windows 11 on or off.

By design, Windows will show you notifications on the device’s lock screen, the notification Center, and pop-up notification banners at the lower-right corner of the taskbar on the main display.

These notifications help you so that you do not forget important events and a sound will typically play with each notification.

Windows also has a Do Not Disturb feature that allows users to avoid distracting notifications when they need to stay focused. It is set by default to activate automatically under certain conditions.

With Do Not Disturb, notifications will be sent straight to the notification center, where you can see them later.

If you have a fixed schedule and know you will be busy and not be distracted, you can set the Do Not Disturb feature to automatically come on at certain times when you will be busy.

Turn on or off do not disturb automatically with certain activities in Windows 11

As described above, notifications help you so that you do not forget important events and a sound will typically play with each notification.

However, if you have a fixed schedule and know you will be busy and not be distracted, you can set the Do Not Disturb feature to automatically come on at certain times when you will be busy.

Here’s how to do that.

Open the Setting app by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. You can also use the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Setting app.

When the app opens, select the System button on the left.

On the right, select the Notifications tile to expand.

On the System -> Notifications settings pane, select the “Turn on do not disturb automatically” tile to expand.

On the System -> Notifications -> Turn on do not disturb automatically expand tile, check the box next to During these times to enable or disable Do Not disturb.

You can also choose the time to Turn on, Turn off, and Repeat options.

Additionally, you can also check on uncheck the boxes labeled:

• When duplicating your display (priority notification banners are also hidden)
• When playing a game
• When using an app in full-screen mode (priority notification banners are also hidden)
• For the first hour after a Windows feature update

When you are finished, you can close the Settings app.

That should do it! The Do Not Disturb automatic rule will kick in during the time you specified and when the selected activities are activated.

Conclusion:

• This article provided a detailed guide on how to set Do Not Disturb automatic rules in Windows 11, ensuring minimal distractions during focused activities.
• The step-by-step instructions, accompanied by visual aids, enable users to easily configure the Do Not Disturb feature according to their specific preferences and schedules.
• Following the outlined process, users can tailor the Do Not Disturb feature to activate automatically during predetermined times and specific activities, enhancing productivity and minimizing interruptions.
• The broad explanation and comprehensive visuals make it straightforward for readers to grasp the concept and fully utilize this functionality in Windows 11.