Responsible use
Set up your phone for distraction-free driving
A few minutes of setup keeps your attention on the road.
Turn on a Driving Focus, prepare auto-replies, choose who can still reach you, and set up voice and vehicle integrations before you leave — so your phone stays quiet and hands-free once you are moving.
Set it up before you go
- Open Settings → Focus and add a Driving focus (or Do Not Disturb While Driving).
- Set it to turn on automatically — when connected to car Bluetooth or CarPlay, or when motion is detected.
- Silence notifications so only allowed contacts and calls can reach you.
Auto-replies while you drive
- “I’m driving right now and will reply when I’ve stopped.”
- “On the road — I’ll get back to you shortly.”
Who can still reach you
- Emergency contact — allowed to break through
If something can’t wait: If something genuinely needs your attention, find a safe place to pull over and come to a complete stop before using your phone.
Voice & vehicle — set up while parked
- Apple CarPlay (while parked): Set your destination before departing.
- Android Auto (while parked): Choose your route and audio before driving.
- Siri (while parked): Configure voice shortcuts while parked.
Hands-free alternatives
- Use voice control to send and hear messages hands-free.
- Let a passenger handle navigation and messages.
- Set your destination and playlist before you start driving.