Modes

Who and what can reach you

Android · Free · built in

What it does

Like Focus on iPhone: choose which people and apps can notify you, and when. Do Not Disturb, Bedtime and Driving come built in.

Cost

Free, built in.

How to set it up

Settings › Modes › Create your own mode, then Notification filters. If you see "Do Not Disturb preferences" instead, your phone is on an older version.

On Samsung

Settings › Modes and Routines › Add mode. Do not disturb and Restrict app usage are under Stay focused.

How easy to get around

Easy: one tap in Quick Settings.

What the evidence says

In a 237-person trial, getting notifications three times a day improved attention and mood and lowered stress. Turning them off completely raised anxiety.

Checked October 2026 · Source