Why won't my phone ring in the locked position?

[iMore Question]

Phone will not ring in locked position

Hi
In setting up my new iphone 6s.

The DO NOT DISTURB settings
will not let me hear the phone when in locked position
which is typically after 30sec,
Any solutions /thoughts

Thank you in advance

 

[kch50428]

Re: Phone will not ring in locked position

Any solutions /thoughts

Working as designed.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Phone will not ring in locked position

Welcome to iMore! That's how it works! So not to Disturb you while you sleep. You can enable it to allow favorites or contacts in case of emergency.