{"id":847505,"date":"2025-12-30T14:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T22:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.maketecheasier.com\/?post_type=pitch&#038;p=847505"},"modified":"2025-12-29T18:29:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T02:29:06","slug":"stop-notifications-from-interrupting-music-play-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/stop-notifications-from-interrupting-music-play-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop Notifications from Interrupting Music Play on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When listening to music on your iPhone, incoming notifications usually cause the volume to dip temporarily to get your attention. While this can be helpful, it can quickly become frustrating if, for instance, you\u2019re playing music for guests at a get-together or trying to stay focused while working. Thankfully, there are a few ways to prevent your iPhone from lowering the volume when notifications arrive, and we\u2019ll explore them in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good to know<\/strong>: check this trick if you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/iphone-brightness-hack\/\">lower your iPhone&#8217;s brightness beyond the allowed limit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"content-toc-wrapper relative lazyblock-toc-Z1pTaMt wp-block-lazyblock-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><div id=\"content-toc-header\" class=\"content-toc-header flex cursor-pointer items-center justify-between\">\n                <span class=\"text-sm font-semibold\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-caret\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"chevron\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"content-toc hidden w-full\"><div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-content font-semibold\"><li><a href=\"#silence-annoying-apps\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">1. Silence the Annoying Apps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#active-chat-open\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">2. Keep an Active Chat Open While Playing Music<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#swtich-focus-mode\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">3. Switch to a Custom Focus Mode<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#notifications-in-car\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">4. Preventing Notifications from Lowering Volume in Your Car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"silence-annoying-apps\">1. Silence the Annoying Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the easiest fix to this issue is enabling Silent mode, which you can do on your iPhone by using the physical Ring\/Silent switch or pressing and holding the Action button (on newer models), this might not work well in all scenarios. If, for instance, you&#8217;re waiting for a call or for food to be delivered, you still might want some alerts to go through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I find <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/locket-minimalist-social-app\/\">social media apps<\/a> like Snapchat particularly irritating because, if left unchecked, they can easily flood you with notifications. And if you&#8217;re listening to music, they can break your mood or flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution is to turn off notifications for the apps you know usually send a lot of unnecessary alerts your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate to <strong>Notifications<\/strong>. Go through the apps in the list and tap on one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-notifications.png\" alt=\"Accessing &quot;Notifications&quot; via iPhone Settings. \" class=\"wp-image-847586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-notifications.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-notifications-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-notifications-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Disable the <strong>Sounds<\/strong> toggle. Then continue to the next app and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-sound-off.png\" alt=\"Turning &quot;Sound&quot; off for specific app notifications on iPhone. \" class=\"wp-image-847585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-sound-off.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-sound-off-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-sound-off-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The notifications will still show up on your screen (according to your preferences), but you won&#8217;t hear them anymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: check <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/animate-text-emoji-in-messages-iphone\/\">how to animate text and emoji in the Messages app on iPhone<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"active-chat-open\">2. Keep an Active Chat Open While Playing Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re actively chatting with someone while also listening to music and don&#8217;t want it to interfere with your experience, you can keep your chat window open while the music is playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be any messaging app. Whether you use Messages or WhatsApp, with the app open, you won&#8217;t hear the alert when you receive a new message. You will, however, have to check your phone from time to time, so it&#8217;s a good idea to increase your phone display&#8217;s autolock time if you&#8217;re going to opt for this solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>Settings -&gt; Display &amp; Brightness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-display-brightness.png\" alt=\"Tapping on &quot;Display &amp; Brightness&quot; option in iPhone Settings. \" class=\"wp-image-847589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-display-brightness.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-display-brightness-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-display-brightness-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Towards the bottom, tap on <strong>Auto-Lock <\/strong>and increase the time to 5 or 10 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-auto-lock.png\" alt=\"Selecting &quot;Auto-Lock&quot; option in iPhone Settings.\" class=\"wp-image-847592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-auto-lock.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-auto-lock-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-auto-lock-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"swtich-focus-mode\">3. Switch to a Custom Focus Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can create a custom Focus Mode, where you can opt to silence specific sounds and notifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to <strong>Settings -&gt; Focus<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus.png\" alt=\"Tapping on &quot;Focus&quot; in iPhone Settings.\" class=\"wp-image-847597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap on the <strong>+<\/strong> button in the upper-right corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-new-focus.png\" alt=\"Tapping on &quot;+&quot; button in iPhone Focus Settings. \" class=\"wp-image-847598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-new-focus.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-new-focus-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-new-focus-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the <strong>Custom<\/strong> option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-custom.png\" alt=\"Selecting &quot;Custom&quot; option for new Focus mode.\" class=\"wp-image-847601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-custom.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-custom-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-custom-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the next screen, name and select a color\/icon for your new Focus mode. Press <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-name-new-focus.png\" alt=\"Naming new Focus mode on iPhone. \" class=\"wp-image-847603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-name-new-focus.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-name-new-focus-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-name-new-focus-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap <strong>Customise Focus<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-customise-focus.png\" alt=\"Tapping on &quot;Customise Focus&quot; option in iPhone Settings.\" class=\"wp-image-847606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-customise-focus.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-customise-focus-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-customise-focus-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, you can select which <strong>People<\/strong> and <strong>Apps<\/strong> you want to receive notifications from when the Focus mode is active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-people-apps.png\" alt=\"Adding People an Apps to allow notifications for in new Focus mode on iPhone. \" class=\"wp-image-847608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-people-apps.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-people-apps-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-people-apps-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you tend to listen to music while you&#8217;re working, you can also add a schedule, so that this Focus mode can automatically go into effect at exact hours. You won&#8217;t have to worry about manually turning it on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-schedule.png\" alt=\"Scheduling new Focus mode on iPhone. \" class=\"wp-image-847611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-schedule.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-schedule-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-schedule-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, if you prefer to be in control, bring up the Control Center from the top. Tap on the Focus mode toggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-toggle.png\" alt=\"Tapping on Focus toggle in iPhone Control Center.\" class=\"wp-image-847614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-toggle.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-toggle-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-focus-toggle-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now select the one you&#8217;ve just created. If you press on the three dots next to the Focus mode, you will be able to set it for one hour or until evening. That&#8217;s it, you can now enjoy uninterrupted music.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-new-focus-control-center.png\" alt=\"Switching to new Focus mode from iPhone's Control Center. \" class=\"wp-image-847617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-new-focus-control-center.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-new-focus-control-center-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-new-focus-control-center-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: working on a Windows PC? Here&#8217;s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/focus-assist-boost-productivity\/\">activate Focus mode <\/a>on your device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"notifications-in-car\">4. Preventing Notifications from Lowering Volume in Your Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re driving and want to listen to music uninterrupted, you have a few options. For instance, you can opt out of receiving notifications from texting apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>Settings -&gt; Notifications<\/strong>. Select an app such as Messages or WhatsApp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn off the toggle to <strong>Show in CarPlay<\/strong>. Speaking of which, you should also <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/stop-music-from-auto-playing-android-auto-apple-carplay\/\">check how to stop music from auto-playing on Apple CarPlay<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can switch to <strong>Driving<\/strong> under Focus, and this will silence all notifications and other alerts while you&#8217;re driving, which might be the safer option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-add-new-focus-driving.png\" alt=\"Adding Driving mode to Focus on iPhone. \" class=\"wp-image-847620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-add-new-focus-driving.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-add-new-focus-driving-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stop-notifications-dipping-music-volume-iphone-add-new-focus-driving-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that you might have to add this mode manually by pressing the <strong>+<\/strong> button under Focus. 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