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I only answer the phone if the call is from someone on my contact list. My phone is in Do Not Disturb mode 100% of the time, with only alarms and priority call

I only answer the phone if the call is from someone on my contact list. My phone is in Do Not Disturb mode 100% of the time, with only alarms and priority calls whitelisted, so I know that if a call comes through, it's probably important. Everyone else can send a message or record a voicemail. I'll call or write back when I feel like it. I have also taken the step of disabling all notifications except for direct messages to me. Those get to pop an icon in the notification bar, but no sound nor vibration alerts. I'll see the message whenever I decide to check my phone.

ytjohn 7y ago
I'm setup pretty much the same way. I actually have a home phone (in addition to a cell phone). We used to get robocalls all the time, so it was really just something that would ring at annoying times till the answering machine picked up. We just replaced it with a new phone that has call blocking. Callers in your caller id are allowed to ring through. Everyone else has to say a name and press a button before they can ring through. While I'm sure some robocallers can press buttons, none of ours do. We put family phone numbers and some of the medical/vet office numbers in. Our phone has been blissfully quiet since.