Missing green bar to answer calls on iPhone

Hi. Up until recently, when I got a phone call, I could answer it on my Apple watch, then continue conversation on iPhone by tapping on green bar at top of iPhone screen. Well, that green bar has now disappeared, so when I answer a call via my watch, there’s no way to pick it up on my phone. Any ideas? Thanks!

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Mar 5, 2023 7:58 PM

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Mar 5, 2023 11:41 PM in response to Flapjack2023

Is it still paired? If not pair it again.

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