Disable App Notifications Only During Work Hours on One UI 6

Disable App Notifications Only During Work Hours on One UI 6

What’s happening

On my Samsung Galaxy S23 running One UI 6, I noticed that work-related apps constantly sent notifications, distracting me during meetings and focused tasks. I wanted a way to mute notifications automatically during my work hours without turning on full Do Not Disturb mode. I checked the Samsung hub for tips and found a solution within the system’s built-in settings.

Where I got stuck

Initially, I tried manually turning off notifications for each app in the morning and enabling them after work, which quickly became annoying. I also tried third-party automation apps, but they either required complex permissions or didn’t reliably work with One UI 6.

How to disable notifications automatically (step-by-step)

1. Settings → Notifications → Brief notifications
   Check if “Scheduled summary” or “Notification categories” are enabled for your apps.
2. Settings → Notifications → Do Not Disturb → Turn on as scheduled
   Set a custom schedule that matches your work hours.
3. Settings → Notifications → Do Not Disturb → Exceptions
   Allow calls or important notifications to come through while blocking app alerts.
4. Settings → Notifications → App notifications
   Confirm that individual apps are set to respect the scheduled DND or summary settings. I found that some messaging apps ignored the schedule until I toggled them off and on again.

What to avoid

• Don’t rely solely on the “Mute all notifications” toggle — it blocks everything, including urgent calls.
• Don’t forget to check app-specific settings; some apps override system DND schedules.

Device-specific notes

On One UI 6, the behavior of scheduled DND can slightly vary by device model and regional firmware. Some Samsung Galaxy S23 units require a reboot after setting the schedule to fully apply. For general notification management tips, check the Notifications & Apps hub.

Quick test

Set a short temporary schedule (e.g., 10 minutes from now) and see if notifications are muted during that period. If it works, your schedule is active. For system performance optimization during scheduled DND, see the Performance & System hub.

Extra details

One UI 6 introduces more granular control over notification timing and exceptions. Using scheduled DND with app exceptions helps maintain productivity while ensuring important notifications are not missed. Always test your schedule for a day or two to ensure it works as intended.