How to turn off drive mode on iphone

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What is Driving Focus on iPhone?
How to turn Driving Focus off
How to turn Driving Focus back on

With iOS 15 and later, the Driving Focus can help you stay focused on the road. When you have it turned on, text messages and other notifications will be silenced or limited.

When you've set up the Driving Focus, you can ask Siri to read replies to you, so you don't have to look at your iPhone. Incoming calls will only be allowed when iPhone is connected to CarPlay, a car's Bluetooth system or a hands-free accessory.

Go to Settings > Focus, then tap Driving.
Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your options, such as Allowed Notifications.

If you've already set up Driving Focus, you can turn it on or off quickly from Control Centre:

When the Driving Focus is turned on, the Driving icon

will appear in the status bar and on the Lock Screen, and your status will be displayed automatically in the Messages app. When someone sends you a message, they'll see that you've silenced notifications, but they can still notify you if something is urgent.

Go to Settings > Focus, then tap Driving.
Tap While Driving under Turn on Automatically, then select one of these options:
- Automatically: Driving will be activated based on detected motion.
- When Connected to Car Bluetooth: Driving will be activated when your iPhone is connected to a car's Bluetooth systems.
- Manually: Driving can be activated manually from Control Centre.
- Activate With CarPlay: Driving will be activated automatically when your iPhone is connected to CarPlay.

To allow or silence notifications from certain people:

Go to Settings > Focus, then tap Driving.
Under Allowed Notifications, tap People.
Tap Allow Notifications From or Silence Notifications From.
Tap Add People, then select the contacts you want to allow or silence notifications from.

When you set up the Driving Focus, you can turn on Focus status so apps display that you have notifications silenced when people message you. Since apps can only know that you have notifications silenced but not which Focus is turned on, the name will never be shared. Focus status will be shared in apps when you have a Focus turned on and after you've given an app permission.

To turn Focus status on:

Go to Settings > Focus.
Tap Focus Status.
Turn on Driving.

With Auto-Reply, favourites and those you allow notifications from will receive an auto-reply when you have the Driving Focus turned on. They can choose to notify you anyway by sending "urgent" as an additional message.

Go to Settings > Focus, then tap Driving.
Tap Auto-Reply.
Select an option, such as No One, Recents, Favourites or All Contacts.

From here, you can customise the auto-reply message that people will receive when they message you while a Driving Focus is turned on.

Helpful?

iPhones can be a serious distraction when you're trying to get work done or even when you're having dinner with a friend. Silencing notifications can help decrease distractions.

When it comes to driving, there's a feature tailored specifically for keeping your eyes on the road and off your iPhone: Driving Focus.

You might know it as Do Not Disturb While Driving, though with newer iOS updates it's part of a Focus feature that includes Do Not Disturb, Driving, Sleep, and more.

Here's what you need to know about Driving Focus and how to use it.

What is Driving Focus on iPhone?

Driving Focus is an iPhone mode that helps eliminate distractions while you're driving. When Driving Mode is on, texts and other notifications are limited or silenced completely.

Incoming calls will only go through when your iPhone is connected to CarPlay, a car's Bluetooth system, or a hands-free accessory. If any text messages come in, you can ask Siri to read them to you so that you can keep your eyes on the road.

Quick tip: When Driving Mode is on, you'll see a car icon at the top of your screen next to the time and on your lock screen.

How to turn Driving Focus off

1. Open the Settings app. Tap Focus.

Do Not Disturb and Driving Focus are similar features that are grouped together in Settings. Abigail Abesamis Demarest

2. Tap Driving.

Do Not Disturb, Driving Focus, and Sleep are different Focus features that silence iPhone notifications. Abigail Abesamis Demarest

3. Tap the toggle next to Driving to turn it off. When Driving Mode is off, the toggle is black.

In this screenshot, Driving Focus is turned off. Abigail Abesamis Demarest

4. Alternatively, turn off Driving Mode in the Control Center.

5. Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen. Touch and hold the Focus button, then tap Driving to turn it off.

How to turn Driving Focus back on

1. Open the Settings app. Tap Focus.

2. Tap Driving.

3. Tap the toggle next to Driving to turn it on. When Driving Mode is on, the toggle is green.

4. Alternatively, turn on Driving Mode in the Control Center.

5. Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen. Touch and hold the Focus button, then tap Driving to turn it on.

In this screenshot, Driving Focus is turned on. Abigail Abesamis Demarest

6. To turn on Driving Mode automatically tap While Driving, then select Automatically, When Connected to Car Bluetooth, or Activate with CarPlay.

If you select Automatically, Driving Mode may be triggered if you’re a passenger in a car and not driving. Abigail Abesamis Demarest