How to Automatically Silence Calls and Notifications on Amazon Echo with Do Not Disturb

As a smart home enthusiast with years of experience using Amazon Echo devices, I've mastered silencing unwanted interruptions. Your Echo, Echo Dot, or Echo Show can ring with calls from friends, but Alexa’s Do Not Disturb mode is the perfect solution for quiet times like sleep or focus sessions.

This feature blocks calls, notifications, and announcements across all your linked Echo devices—essential since calls ring everywhere tied to your account. No more 3 a.m. wake-ups!

Quick voice activation: Just say, “Alexa, do not disturb” to enable it, or “Alexa, turn off Do Not Disturb” to resume normal alerts. Simple and hands-free.

Schedule it automatically via the Alexa app:

1. Open the Alexa app on your iPhone or Android.
2. Tap the menu (three lines) on the left, then select Settings.
3. Choose your Echo device from the top list.
4. Toggle the Do Not Disturb slider if needed, but focus on Scheduled below it.
5. Enable Scheduled, set your desired from/to times, and save.

Pro tip: Check out our Amazon Echo device comparison guide to pick the best model for your needs, including Echo Plus, Dot, Show, Spot, Look, Tap, and Fire TV Cube.

Once silenced, explore how your Echo plays music seamlessly—all the ways to enjoy tunes with Alexa.

Have you set up Do Not Disturb on your Echo? Using Alexa for calls? Share your tips in the comments below!