With the release of iOS 15, Apple introduced a new feature called Notification Summary, which aims to declutter your lock screen and notification center by grouping non-urgent notifications and delivering them at a more convenient time. This feature can be incredibly useful in managing the overwhelming influx of notifications that users often experience. In this article, I will walk you through the process of enabling or disabling the Notification Summary on your iPhone running iOS 15, as well as customizing its settings to suit your preferences.
What is Notification Summary and How Does It Work?
Notification Summary is a feature designed to intelligently prioritize your notifications based on your usage patterns and behavior. It uses on-device intelligence to deliver a summary of non-urgent notifications at a scheduled time, allowing you to focus on important notifications without being constantly interrupted throughout the day. This can be particularly helpful for users who receive a large volume of notifications from various apps and want to streamline their notification experience.
When Notification Summary is enabled, iOS 15 will analyze your interactions with notifications and use this data to determine which notifications are important and which can be included in the summary. The summary is then delivered at the scheduled time, providing a consolidated view of non-urgent notifications from different apps. This can help reduce distractions and allow you to stay focused on your tasks without being constantly bombarded by notifications.
Enable Notification Summary on iPhone
Enabling Notification Summary on your iPhone is a straightforward process. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on “Notifications.”
- Tap on “Scheduled Summary” to access the Notification Summary settings.
- Toggle the “Scheduled Summary” switch to the on position.
Once you have completed these steps, Notification Summary will be enabled on your iPhone, and you will start receiving a summary of non-urgent notifications at the scheduled time.
Customize Notification Summary on iPhone
iOS 15 allows you to customize the Notification Summary to ensure that it aligns with your preferences and usage patterns. Here’s how you can customize the Notification Summary settings:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Notifications” and then select “Scheduled Summary.”
- You can now customize the Notification Summary settings based on your preferences. This includes options such as choosing the apps whose notifications should be included in the summary, setting the delivery time, and adjusting the frequency of the summary.
By customizing the Notification Summary settings, you can tailor the feature to better suit your needs and ensure that you receive the right notifications at the right time.
Change Frequency of Notification Summary Delivery
In addition to customizing the content of the Notification Summary, iOS 15 also allows you to adjust the frequency at which the summary is delivered. This can be particularly useful if you find that the default delivery time does not align with your daily routine. Here’s how you can change the frequency of Notification Summary delivery:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Navigate to “Notifications” and select “Scheduled Summary.”
- Tap on “Deliver Summary” to access the delivery frequency settings.
- Choose the delivery frequency that works best for you, whether it’s once a day or multiple times a day.
By changing the frequency of Notification Summary delivery, you can ensure that you receive the summary at a time that is most convenient for you, helping to minimize distractions and interruptions during your day.
Disable Notification Summary on iOS 15
If you find that Notification Summary does not align with your preferences or if you prefer to manage your notifications in a different way, you have the option to disable Notification Summary on your iPhone. Here’s how you can do this:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Notifications” and then select “Scheduled Summary.”
- Toggle the “Scheduled Summary” switch to the off position.
Once you have completed these steps, Notification Summary will be disabled on your iPhone, and you will no longer receive the scheduled summary of non-urgent notifications.
