Fortunately, there are smartphones that have the "Do not disturb while driving" function, among these we have the iPhone e Android, among other popular mobile operating systems; which helps us not to be disturbed while driving.
What is Do Not Disturb mode, which smartphones include?
Do not disturb mode allows you to get a period of time, in which you will not receive calls or messages or notifications, in so as not to be disturbed while driving; It is not only useful when driving the car, but also in meetings or events that require some privacy.
Of course, you can also turn it off or off; However, with this feature offered by smartphones, you can configure it for automatic activation or add it to the Control Center for quick access.
How do iPhone and Android behave when Do Not Disturb While Driving is on?
- The iPhone usually is silent with a black screen ; If you receive a message, the sender automatically receives the response you are driving; the sender can also enter the word urgent; then it will be read by one of the functions that read notifications aloud
- As for calls, only yours are allowed favorite contacts, as long as you call twice in a row, but connecting the iPhone to the car and via Bluetooth, using both the microphone and the speaker to answer.
- iPhone can send some emergency alerts, alarms, or notifications to the driver; Maps application works normally, showing the necessary indications.
- On the other hand, Android, in its latest update, has added a setting called «Disable notifications», which you can turn on or off as you wish.
How to activate Do Not Disturb mode while driving my car?
In case dell’iPhone, it is from iOS 11 and later that this function is introduced; to activate it we have to click on «Settings», then «Control Center». Then click on "Customize Controls".
Next, you find the option "Do not disturb while driving", click on the «+» symbol and now from the bottom of the screen, you need to slide your finger up and press the car icon.
To customize this function, you have to go to "Settings" and then to "Do not disturb"; There are three choices to choose from, such as: Automatic mode, in which the function is activated when motion is detected, Manually using the Control Center and Connect to the car's Bluetooth via the speakerphone.
In the case of Android, we already know that it does not have such a specialized "Do Not Disturb" mode, however to activate this feature we do it on the Pixel 2, as follows: "Settings", then "Sound", then click on "Do Not Disturb Preferences", to continue with "Automatic rules", ending with "At the wheel".
So just like in iPhone notifications are blocked, however if you want you can configure Do Not Disturb mode like on iPhone to receive urgent notifications. To do this, place your finger at the top of the screen and slide it down, click on "Do Not Disturb", then on «Silence», which is total or «Alarms only», silencing any type of alarm.
Finally, we just have to mention the importance of using a mobile phone that has the Do Not Disturb function while driving, since, in an activity such as driving a car, it is an optimal level of attention is required without distractions.
