How to Turn Off Notifications on iPhone 16 (For All Apps or Just One)
Notifications are the biggest distraction on my phone. I used to get hundreds of notifications a day, and I could never get anything done. Now I have notifications turned off for almost all apps, and my productivity has skyrocketed. In this guide, I'll show you how to turn off notifications on iPhone 16.
Turn Off Notifications for a Specific App
This is the best way to get rid of annoying notifications without missing important ones.
- Open Settings > Notifications
- Scroll down and tap on the app you want to change
- Toggle off "Allow Notifications"
I have notifications turned off for social media apps, games, and shopping apps. I only keep notifications on for phone calls, messages, and email.
Turn Off All Notifications at Once
If you want to focus and not be disturbed by any notifications, you can turn on Do Not Disturb.
- Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen to open Control Center
- Tap the Do Not Disturb button (it looks like a moon)
You can also schedule Do Not Disturb to turn on automatically at certain times, like when you're sleeping or at work.
Notification Settings Explained
- Lock Screen: Notifications appear on your lock screen
- Notification Center: Notifications appear in Notification Center
- Banners: Notifications appear as a banner at the top of your screen
- Badges: A red dot appears on the app icon
- Sounds: Your phone makes a sound when you get a notification
Pro Tip
You can also turn off notifications for a specific conversation in Messages. Just open the conversation, tap the person's name, and toggle off "Hide Alerts".
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Turning off notifications is one of the best things you can do for your mental health and productivity. Give it a try! For more easy tech tips, check out our Tech Tips section or return to home.
