How to Send Calls Directly to Voicemail on Your Smartphone

Learn how to quickly send calls directly to voicemail using Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone or Android device.

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To send calls directly to voicemail, you can enable Do Not Disturb mode on your smartphone. On iPhone, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb, and toggle it on—ensure calls are set to be silenced. On Android, go to Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb, and select the settings to only allow calls from specified contacts or none at all. This will route all other calls to voicemail.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How does Do Not Disturb mode work on smartphones? Do Not Disturb mode silences incoming calls and notifications based on your settings, allowing only select contacts or none at all to reach you.
  2. Can I customize which contacts can call me when in Do Not Disturb mode? Yes, both iPhone and Android devices allow you to customize the contact list that can bypass Do Not Disturb mode, ensuring only important calls get through.
  3. What happens to calls when Do Not Disturb is enabled? When Do Not Disturb is enabled, calls from numbers not on your allowed list will be sent directly to voicemail, and the phone will not ring.
  4. Is there a way to schedule Do Not Disturb mode? Yes, both iPhone and Android smartphones offer a scheduling option for Do Not Disturb mode, allowing you to define specific times when it is automatically activated.

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