How to Avoid Interruptions on the Nexus 6

Having your phone buzz in your pocket or on your bedside table from all the calls, messages, and app notifications can be one of the most annoying parts of having a smartphone. Luckily, the Nexus 6 provides a set of features to help curb the (sometimes constant) stream of distractions flowing from your device. Here’s how to avoid intrusive interruptions on your Nexus 6:

• In the Settings app, open the Sound & notification menu.
• Tap on the Interruptions menu.
• Here, you can customize what calls and notifications you receive and when.
• The first menu, we select When calls and notifications arrive from three options:
  • Always interrupt
  • Allow only priority interruptions
  • Don’t interrupt.
• Next, we can select what kind of interruptions are considered Priority. We can individually toggle Events and reminders, Calls, and Messages.
• If Calls are selected as a priority notification, we can then select calls from which contacts are considered priority. Calls from: Anyone, Starred contacts only, or Contacts only.
• Next, we can customize our Downtime. Downtime is a specified part of the day where we can choose to receive no notifications or priority notifications only.
  • Tap on Days to select the days of the week that Downtime is active.
  • Start time sets when Downtime will begin.
  • End time sets when Downtime will end.
  • Lastly, we can select the Interruptions allowed: Priority only, or None.