When I get a call on my iPhone, I cannot answer though the phone is in my hand. I have to run across the house to get to my iPad. Sometimes, I miss the call. Sometimes a very important call.
I do have and can answer on iPad, but that is a convenience. I would expect that feature to allow answering on both connecrted devices
Hi tifmd,
Welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community
re: "Why can I not answer a call on my iPhone?"
Wondering how you have set up the calls for iPad and iPhone,
and
which settings may be only allowing iPad to answer the calls:
Maybe iPad and iPhone are connected with Continuity:
Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Apple Support
System requirements for Continuity on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch – Apple Support
For handoff: Use Handoff to continue tasks on your other devices - Apple Support
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Else:
For checking iPhone's cellular settings:
Make and receive phone calls on Mac or iPad - Apple Support
To check your iPad settings see:
Make and receive phone calls on iPad – Apple Support
Apple support have another article online that may also help with iPhone settings:
If you can't make or receive calls on your iPhone - Apple Support
All the best :-)
Hi tifmd,
Welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community
re: "Why can I not answer a call on my iPhone?"
Wondering how you have set up the calls for iPad and iPhone,
and
which settings may be only allowing iPad to answer the calls:
Maybe iPad and iPhone are connected with Continuity:
Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Apple Support
System requirements for Continuity on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch – Apple Support
For handoff: Use Handoff to continue tasks on your other devices - Apple Support
_________________________________________
Else:
For checking iPhone's cellular settings:
Make and receive phone calls on Mac or iPad - Apple Support
To check your iPad settings see:
Make and receive phone calls on iPad – Apple Support
Apple support have another article online that may also help with iPhone settings:
If you can't make or receive calls on your iPhone - Apple Support
All the best :-)
tlfmd Said:
"Why can I not answer a call on my iPhone?:mWhen I get a call on my iPhone, I cannot answer though the phone is in my hand. I have to run across the house to get to my iPad. Sometimes, I miss the call. Sometimes a very important call. I do have and can answer on iPad, but that is a convenience. I would expect that feature to allow answering on both connecrted devices"
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If you can't Answer the Phone...
Install an Update:
Updates contain bug fixes and keep things working smoothly. So, see if you need to update it. Use my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. If any updates arable, they'll install, sure enough.
Why can I not answer a call on my iPhone?
