Is a certain person calling or texting you too much? If you want to stop receiving sounds or vibrations when this person tries to contact you, you can **silence notifications for one contact** by adjusting settings on your iPhone or Android device. This guide outlines the simplest methods to achieve this.
Before you start: Ensure you have access to the contact you wish to silence, and confirm that your device is running iOS 15 or later if you are using an iPhone.
How to mute notifications for one contact
To silence notifications from a specific person, follow these steps based on your device type.
Muting text notifications on iPhone
- Open Messages. Tap the app icon that looks like a chat bubble on a green background.
- Press and hold the conversation with the person you want to mute. A menu will appear.
- Tap Hide Alerts. You will no longer receive notifications if that person sends a message.
- To allow alerts again, long-press the conversation, and then tap Show Alerts.
- Open Settings. Tap the app icon that features a set of gears on a grey background.
- Tap Focus. This is next to an icon that looks like a crescent moon on a purple background.
- Tap + at the top-right and select Custom.
- Type a name for the Focus and tap Next.
- Tap Customize Focus. You’ll see a purple bar at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the + next to People. This opens the Choose People to Allow screen.
- Tap Silence Notifications From to select it. A checkmark next to the option means it’s active.
- Add the person or people you want to silence:
- Tap +.
- Select the contact(s) you want to mute while the Focus mode is active.
- Tap Done to add the contact(s) to the list.
- Tap Done. You’ve now created a Focus mode that silences notifications from specific people.
- To turn on the Focus Mode, open Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner (Face ID) or from the bottom (Touch ID).
- Press and hold Focus. Tap the Focus you created.
- Once a Focus Mode is on, you’ll see a crescent moon icon in the notification bar.
Muting notifications on Android
- Open Contacts. Tap the app icon that looks like an address book with multicolored tabs.
- Tap the contact you want to mute.
- Tap Edit in the top right corner of your screen.
- Tap Text Tone. Tap None to ensure that any text from this person won’t make a sound.
- To prevent the phone from vibrating, tap Vibration and select None, then tap the back button.
- Ensure changes are saved by tapping Done.
- For calls, tap the menu icon and select Set Ringtone, then choose None.
- To create a custom Do Not Disturb mode, open Settings, tap Modes, then Create your own mode +.
- Enter a name and icon for the mode, then select People to silence notifications from specific individuals.
- Tap Done to save the new mode, and access it from your quick settings menu when needed.
Pro tip: If the notifications are too disruptive, consider setting limits on when certain contacts can reach you using your device’s built-in features.
There are several effective methods for silencing notifications from a specific contact, whether you use an iPhone or Android device. By customizing alert settings or using Focus Modes, you can manage your notifications without completely blocking contact. This approach enables you to maintain communication while minimizing disturbances, allowing for a more peaceful phone experience regardless of your preferences.
