Auto answering calls

So my iPhone 11 has started answering my calls automatically but I don’t get the notification that they have called till I get the voicemail alert and I can’t here anything on the other side. Everyone who calls me and it happens says I’m in the call for 2-3 minutes. And it’s a bit scary considering they can here me but I’m unaware of the the call. I’ve also checked auto-answering and it’s turned off, so I really don’t know what’s happening. (It’s also only calls from unknown number, it doesn’t do it with my contacts)

Posted on Apr 19, 2020 4:20 PM

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Apr 21, 2020 12:10 PM in response to TyqMegan00

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, TyqMegan00!


I understand you've noticed that calls are automatically being answered. I'd be happy to provide information to help you address this.


Since the issue only happens with unknown callers, try silencing unknown callers: Detect and block spam phone calls

"Turn on Silence Unknown Callers

With iOS 13, you can turn on Silence Unknown Callers to avoid getting calls from people you don’t know. This blocks phone numbers that you've never been in contact with and don’t have saved in your contacts list. If you’ve previously texted with someone using their phone number or if a person has shared their phone number with you in an email, a phone call from that number will go through.

To turn on Silence Unknown Callers, go to Settings > Phone, scroll down, then select Silence Unknown Callers. Calls from unknown numbers are silenced and sent to your voicemail, and appear in your recent calls list.

Incoming calls will come through from people that are saved in your contacts list, recent calls list, and from Siri Suggestions to let you know who’s calling based on phone numbers included in your emails or text messages.

If an emergency call is placed, Silence Unknown Callers will be temporarily disabled for the next 24 hours to allow for your iPhone to be reached.

Before you turn on Silence Unknown Callers, make sure you have important contacts saved or you could miss a phone call that you don’t want to miss. The call will still go to voicemail and appear in your recent calls list, but you won’t get a notification when you get the call."


I hope this helps.

Have a great day!

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