vaikeseadeid

Vaikeseadeid is a term used in Estonian to refer settings that control the suppression or reduction of audible alerts, vibrations, and on-screen reminders. The word is formed from vaikne (quiet) and seade (setting), with vaikeseadeid being the plural. In practice, vaikeseadeid describe the family of “do not disturb” or “silent” modes that are available in many devices and applications.

These settings are widespread across devices and platforms, including mobile phones, computers, smart home devices, and messaging apps. Common implementations include a do-not-disturb or focus mode that mends interruptions by silencing notifications, alerts, and sounds while allowing certain exceptions. Users can typically configure whether the mode is manual or automatic, and schedule quiet periods by time, location, or activity. Some systems offer context-based triggers, such as during meetings or when the device is in a specific app.

Typical features include the ability to enable or disable the mode, set start and end times, designate priority contacts or apps that can bypass the silence, and specify whether alarms or critical alerts should still be audible. Some platforms also offer per-app or per-conversation mute options, as well as temporary activations and recurring patterns.

The concept serves to reduce interruptions, improve focus, and protect privacy, while also posing a risk of missing time‑sensitive information if essential alerts are inadvertently blocked. In Estonian, vaikeseadeid is closely related to terms like do-not-disturb, silent mode, and focus mode found in various systems.