How to Silence Your Android Phone Automatically While Charging

Tired of your phone buzzing with notifications when you’re trying to wind down or sleep? Good news: You can set your Android device to automatically switch to silent mode when you plug it in to charge. Whether you’re trying to avoid distractions during work hours or want undisturbed rest at night, automating this can make a difference.

Here’s how to do it — no third-party apps needed.

Method 1: Use Android’s Built-In “Do Not Disturb” + Routines (Samsung Devices)

If you’re using a Samsung phone, Bixby Routines is your best tool.

Steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap on Modes and Routines (or just Routines, depending on your Android version).
3. Tap + to create a new routine.
4. Under “If”, choose Charging status and select Is charging.
5. Under “Then”, select Sound mode → Mute or Do not disturb.
6. Name your routine and tap Done.

This will automatically silence your phone every time it starts charging — simple and effective.

Method 2: Use Google’s “Rules” (Stock Android / Pixel Devices)

If you’re on a Pixel or other stock Android phone:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Sound & vibration.
3. Tap Do Not Disturb → Schedules or Rules.
4. Tap Add rule → Name it something like “Silent While Charging”.
5. Choose Event-based rule.
6. Set the trigger to When charging and the action to enable Do Not Disturb.

That’s it — your phone now knows to keep quiet as soon as it starts sipping power.

Want More Control?

For advanced users, third-party automation apps like Tasker or MacroDroid give you more customization. You could, for instance, silence the phone only when charging at night or only when connected to a specific charger (like the one on your bedside table).

Why Bother?

Silencing your phone while charging can:

• Help you sleep better.
• Keep your workflow focused.
• Save your battery by reducing screen wakeups.
• Keep late-night notifications from disrupting your peace.

Final Thought

Automating your phone to be quiet when it charges is one of those small quality-of-life tweaks that adds up. It’s easy, free, and keeps you in control — instead of being at the mercy of every ping and buzz.

Try it out and enjoy the silence.