iPhone bluetooth priority

I have multiple devices attached to my phone via bluetooth but only certain devices are for phone calls, yet others pick up the calls. Can I assign "tasks" to each bluetooth device to prevent this from happening?

iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 1, 2022 8:26 AM

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1 reply

Jaym_8

Community Specialist

Nov 3, 2022 7:30 AM in response to unlBump44

Hello unlBump44,

There currently isn't any sort of option in the Bluetooth settings that allows you to assign a "task" to a Bluetooth device. If this is something you'd like to see added to the Bluetooth menu, you can submit that suggestion to Apple through their feedback site here: Product Feedback

Cheers!

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