Click on the Control Center icon in the Menu Bar and select Do Not Disturb.
Click on the Do Not Disturb text to turn it off. The crescent icon will turn black, indicating that DND has been turned off.
Method 2: By Clicking on Time
Press and hold the Option key on your keyboard, then click on the date and time at the top-right of the screen to turn off Do Not Disturb on your Mac.
Method 3: Using the Focus Icon in the Menu Bar
If you see the Focus (Crescent Icon) in the Mac’s Menu bar, you can use the same to disable Do Not Disturb. Click on the Crescent icon, followed by clicking on the Do Not Disturb text to switch it off.
Tip: If the Do Not Disturb icon isn’t showing in the Menu Bar, go to Settings > Control Panel > Focus > select Always Show in the Menu Bar.
Method 4: Using Siri
You can also ask Siri to turn off Do Not Disturb. Just say, “Hey Siri, turn off Do Not Disturb mode” or “Hey Siri, disable Do Not Disturb mode”.
Method 5: Using the Dedicated Keyboard Key
The latest MacBook models provide a dedicated key to enable or disable Focus mode. It’s usually the F6 key. So, look for the F6 key (in the row of function keys on your keyboard) or the one with the moon symbol and press it to disable Do Not Disturb on your Mac.
Bonus Method: Set a Keyboard Shortcut to Enable or Disable Do Not Disturb Mode
If you enjoy using shortcuts, set a keyboard shortcut to enable or disable Do Not Disturb mode on your device.
Go to Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts > Mission Control.
Check the box for Turn Do Not Disturb on/off.
Then, double-click on the None text (or key combination mentioned next to Turn Do Not Disturb on/off) and type your shortcut keys. Click the Done button.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to check if DND is active on MacBook?
Go to Settings > Focus. You will see the text On written next to Do Not Disturb mode if enabled. Alternatively, click on the Control Center icon in the Menu Bar. If it says Do Not Disturb in one of the tiles, it means DND is on. Typically, when Focus is turned off, you will see the Focus text mentioned there.
2. Where do I find Do Not Disturb settings on Mac?
Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb to customize its settings.
3. How to put Mac on Do Not Disturb but not phone?
Open Settings on MacBook > go to Focus > turn off the toggle for Share across devices.
Mehvish Mushtaq is a computer engineer by degree. Her love for Android and gadgets led her to develop the first Android app for Kashmir. Known as Dial Kashmir, she won the prestigious Nari Shakti award from the President of India. She has been writing about technology for 6+ years and her favorite categories include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for iOS/iPadOS, Android, social media, and web apps.
I find Focus one of the worst features that Apple included into the Apple ecosystem. It take the focus off of one own focus. I guess Apple wants to control that aspect of your life since it seems to think we can’t.
I find Focus one of the worst features that Apple included into the Apple ecosystem. It take the focus off of one own focus. I guess Apple wants to control that aspect of your life since it seems to think we can’t.