TL;DR
Code strings in a recent Google Play Services build suggest Google is developing cross-device Do Not Disturb syncing for Android. The change would bring Android closer to Apple’s system-wide Focus behavior, but rollout details and device coverage remain unclear.
What happened
Android users who manage multiple devices currently have to enable Do Not Disturb (DND) on each device individually or create separate DND schedules on every device. Android today only syncs DND with a limited set of Wear OS watches; wider system-level syncing across phones, tablets and other hardware has not been available. Files inside Google Play Services version 26.02.31 include strings that indicate work on a feature to sync Do Not Disturb across devices tied to the same Google account. The same Play Services build also contains references to a Universal Clipboard capability that is expected to arrive with Android 17. When implemented, the DND sync option is expected to appear in the Handoff settings alongside other cross-device features such as call casting and internet sharing. Precise availability, device support and timing for a public release were not provided in the source.
Why it matters
- System-wide DND syncing would reduce the need for manual changes on each Android device in multi-device setups.
- A cross-device DND feature would make Android’s handling of interruptions more consistent with competing ecosystems that already offer account-level syncing.
- Comprehensive implementation across phone, tablet and wearable categories would increase value for users with mixed-brand setups.
- Adding DND syncing alongside Universal Clipboard and other handoff tools signals continued focus on cross-device integration within Android.
Key facts
- Android currently requires manual enabling of Do Not Disturb on each device or separate schedule creation per device.
- Google Play Services build v26.02.31 contains code strings related to Do Not Disturb syncing across devices.
- At present, DND syncing on Android only works with a subset of Wear OS watches.
- Apple’s ecosystem already syncs Do Not Disturb/Focus modes across devices linked to the same account.
- The new DND sync option is expected to appear under Handoff settings alongside other cross-device features.
- The Play Services build also references Universal Clipboard, a feature slated for Android 17.
What to watch next
- Whether Google enables DND syncing across all device types (phones, tablets, watches) or limits it to specific models or brands — not confirmed in the source.
- When Google will roll out the feature to the public and which Play Services or Android versions will be required — not confirmed in the source.
- If the DND sync will be account-wide for all devices linked to a Google account or restricted by OEM/handset — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Do Not Disturb (DND): A system setting that silences notifications, calls and alerts according to user-configured rules or modes.
- Google Play Services: A background Android component from Google that provides core functionality and APIs to apps and system features.
- Handoff settings: A settings area where cross-device features like call handoff and internet sharing are managed.
- Universal Clipboard: A cross-device clipboard feature that lets users copy content on one device and paste it on another.
- Wear OS: Google’s operating system for wearable devices, such as smartwatches.
Reader FAQ
Does Android currently sync Do Not Disturb across all devices?
No. Android today only syncs DND with select Wear OS watches; full cross-device syncing is not currently available.
Has Google confirmed when the DND sync feature will launch?
Not confirmed in the source.
Will the DND sync be visible in settings?
According to the source, the feature is expected to appear in the Handoff settings when it arrives.
Will the feature be limited to Pixel devices or specific brands?
Not confirmed in the source.
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Sources
- Google is finally tackling Android’s Do Not Disturb problem
- Android Email Sync Problems: OEM Battery Updates 2025
- Solved: Do not disturb keeps turning on.
- Behavior changes: Apps targeting Android 15 or higher
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