Listening to phone calls through aux cable in car

I want to be able to listen to my phone calls through my car speakers using my auxiliary cord. I never had a problem doing this until I upgraded to iPhone 16E.


I can still listen to music through my car speakers just not incoming phone calls.


Is there a setting I can change to fix this?




iPhone 16e, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 21, 2025 3:05 PM

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Mar 22, 2025 5:53 AM in response to markarp

While an aux cable can play audio from your phone through your car's speakers, it doesn't typically route phone calls directly through the car's speakers; you'll still hear the call on your phone. 


Here's a breakdown of how it works and some alternatives:

  • How it works:
  • An aux cable connects your phone's audio output (usually the headphone jack) to the car stereo's auxiliary input, allowing you to play music or other audio. 
  • Phone calls:
  • When you make or receive a call, the audio signal is still routed through your phone's speaker and microphone, not the car speakers. 
  • Alternatives for car calls:
    • Bluetooth: If your car has Bluetooth, you can connect your phone wirelessly and use the car's speakers for calls. 
    • Hands-free kits: Some cars have built-in hands-free kits that allow you to connect your phone and route calls through the car speakers. 
    • USB cable: You can also connect your phone using a USB cable, which may allow for more functionality, such as charging and potentially routing calls. 


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Listening to phone calls through aux cable in car

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