iRicktoo
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Q: Can Iphone ringer be turned on when Iwatch is disconnected

Is there an override setting that allows a phone call to ring audibly automatically whenever the watch is not paired to the phone? One of the main benefits having an Iwatch is never being disturbed by the phone ringer as the watch quietly vibrates. Unfortunately, sometimes I miss calls when I leave my phone at the desk and there is no audible ring. Any ideas?

iPhone 5, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Sep 7, 2016 9:08 AM

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Q: Can Iphone ringer be turned on when Iwatch is disconnected

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Sep 7, 2016 9:13 AM in response to iRicktoo
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    Sep 7, 2016 9:13 AM in response to iRicktoo

    Hi

     

    The default setting is for both devices to ring upon receiving an incoming call.

     

    If you have chosen different alert settings for your iPhone and/or watch, there is not presently any way for that setting to automatically change when the watch becomes disconnected (rather than unpaired, which is different and not what you meant).

     

    If you would like to suggest that to Apple as a new feature, you can do so here:

     

    https://www.apple.com/feedback/watch.html

  • by iRicktoo,

    iRicktoo iRicktoo Sep 7, 2016 9:19 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Sep 7, 2016 9:19 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    Thanks for your prompt response. 

     

    Too bad, I believe this would be a nice feature and not hard for Apple to implement. Much like being able to "ring" your phone to find it even though the ringer is off or on vibrate.

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Sep 7, 2016 9:25 AM in response to iRicktoo
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    Sep 7, 2016 9:25 AM in response to iRicktoo

    You're welcome!

    iRicktoo wrote:

     

    .. this would be a nice feature and not hard for Apple to implement. Much like being able to "ring" your phone to find it even though the ringer is off or on vibrate.

     

    You may find the following existing feature helpful.

     

    To ping your iPhone from your watch:

     

    • When viewing the time on the watch face, swipe up to open Glances > swipe left / right to the Settings glance > tap on the ping iPhone button:

     

    ping-iphone.gif

     

    • Your iPhone will emit a tone to help you find it.

  • by iRicktoo,

    iRicktoo iRicktoo Sep 7, 2016 9:30 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Sep 7, 2016 9:30 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    Yes, I used the ping feature as an example above.  I am well aware of it.