AppfinityWhitelist contacts for emergency calls only on your work SIM
Build a short allowlist so your work line stays quiet after hours while managers and family emergencies can still ring through — without reopening the line to everyone.
Quick answer
On dual-SIM Android, open Hush → work SIM → allowlist and add three to five contacts who may bypass quiet hours. Everyone else follows your schedule or block rules. Keep the list short; a long allowlist recreates an always-on work line. Test with one allowlisted call during a quiet window before relying on it.
Why a whitelist beats “allow all contacts”
Android’s contact-based exceptions are usually device-wide. Hush applies allowlists per SIM, so your work allowlist does not automatically open your personal line.
Who belongs on a work allowlist
| Include | Usually skip |
|---|---|
| Direct manager | Entire team chat group |
| On-call rotation partner | Generic company main line |
| One family member if they call your work number | Vendors you can email tomorrow |
If more than five names feel necessary, your quiet window is probably too narrow — widen hours instead of growing the list.
Step 1: Set quiet hours first
Allowlists only matter inside an active rule. Configure work SIM schedule (evenings/weekends) before adding names.
Step 2: Add contacts in Hush
Add from contacts or recent calls. Prefer saved numbers; unknown repeat callers can use Hush’s “repeat caller within 3 minutes” option if enabled.
Step 3: Test the bypass
During a test quiet window, have an allowlisted contact call your work number. Confirm:
- Allowlisted call rings
- Non-allowlisted work call does not
- Personal SIM unaffected
Step 4: Maintain the list monthly
Remove people who changed roles. Add numbers from missed “legitimate” calls you saved afterward.
FAQ
Can allowlisted people text during quiet hours? SMS rules are separate per SIM in Hush. Configure SMS behaviour for the work line if texts also disturb you.
What about unknown urgent callers? Unknown handling is independent: strict block on work SIM, permissive personal SIM. Allowlist is for known emergencies only.
