This information applies to iPhones runningiOS 11through iOS 14.
Beginning with iOS 15, the iPhone uses Focus in the Control Center to manage driving mode.
Do Not Disturb While Driving activates automatically when your iPhone senses that you’re driving.
iPhones in the car.Iurii Laimin / Pexels
you’re free to turn it on or off manually via the iOS Control Center.
First, however, you neeed to add it to the Control Center options.
Here’s how:
OpenSettingson your iPhone.
UnderMore Controls, tap theplus signnext toDo Not Disturb While Driving.
If the icon already appears under theIncludeheading at the top of the screen, the feature is already active.
Return to the Home screen.
On an iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
Tap thecaricon to disable or enable Do Not Disturb While Driving.
If you’re the passenger, tap theI’m Not Drivingbutton if this occurs.
What Is Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode?
The functionality described below assumes that you have not made any modifications to these individual parameters.
If you have, your driving mode experience may differ.
Next toDriving, tap the switch to turn ondo not disturb while driving.
To turn it on automatically, go to theTurn on Automaticallysection, tapWhile Driving, and selectAutomatically.
Next, tapSettings>Turnoff Driving Mode.
TapTurn offagain to confirm.
Eco mode is a fuel-saving feature some car manufacturers have added.
When in eco mode, the car automatically shifts into a fuel-saving program to boost efficiency.
