How can I stop calls from redirecting to iPad?

Way, way, WAAAAAAY too often, when I want to turn on the speaker while on a call, instead of simply toggling between speaker and phone, it gives me 3 choices: speaker, phone, or Send to my iPad.

I don't want to send to my iPad. I NEVER want to send to my iPad.

To turn off that option, I need to go to Settings --> Apps --> Phone --> Calls on Other Devices, and turn off that option. Here's the thing: it's ALWAYS off. So to fix my issue, I need to turn it on, turn it back off again, and reboot my phone. Then I test it and the option to send my call to my iPad is gone. But the moment I get another call, IT'S BACK ON AGAIN!!!! [Insert every angry emoji here!!!]

Please fix this issue!!!!


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Original Title: Turn off the option to send calls to other device PERMANENTLY!!!!

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 9, 2025 8:18 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2025 8:48 AM

  1. Kill Handoff entirely if you don’t use it: Settings → General → AirPlay & Handoff → Handoff → OFF.
  2. Test with Wi-Fi off on iPad — if the option disappears, you’ve got your culprit: Continuity via Wi-Fi.



  1. Is this your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management iPhone? Then please contact the system administrator of your corporate//organisation/enterprise/School Management
  2. If it is your device, in that case, do you have any profiles installed by your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management?
    1. Erase the profile added by you. If you have installed a profile on your own --> Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone - Apple ...
    2. Or please contact the system administrator of the organisation that provided the profile to you



A corporate profile installed on your iPhone could potentially be contributing to the inaccessibility of certain features. 

Here's why:

  • Restrictions: Corporate profiles can have restrictions placed on apps and functionalities. These restrictions might be limiting some activity, causing it to be unresponsive or quit.
  • Managed Apps: IT departments might deploy specific navigation apps through the profile, potentially blocking certain functions or features.
  • Security Settings: Corporate profiles often have stricter security settings that could affect app or function behavior. This might be causing unexpected behavior of an App or functions.


Here's what you can do:

  • Check with IT: The best course of action is to contact your IT department. They can explain the restrictions set by the corporate profile and see what is affected. They might be able to adjust settings or suggest alternative apps or features approved for corporate use.
  • Look for App Conflicts: See if your IT department uses a different app through the corporate profile. Conflicting apps might cause crashes.


Additional points to consider:

  • Even if the profile isn't directly affecting the function, it's still a good idea to check with IT. They might be aware of similar issues and have workarounds.
  • While troubleshooting, make sure you prioritize safety. Don't fiddle with your phone. 


By working with IT and considering these possibilities, you can hopefully identify if the corporate profile is the culprit and find a solution that allows you to use the iPhone to your liking.



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Sep 9, 2025 8:48 AM in response to DVader911

  1. Kill Handoff entirely if you don’t use it: Settings → General → AirPlay & Handoff → Handoff → OFF.
  2. Test with Wi-Fi off on iPad — if the option disappears, you’ve got your culprit: Continuity via Wi-Fi.



  1. Is this your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management iPhone? Then please contact the system administrator of your corporate//organisation/enterprise/School Management
  2. If it is your device, in that case, do you have any profiles installed by your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management?
    1. Erase the profile added by you. If you have installed a profile on your own --> Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone - Apple ...
    2. Or please contact the system administrator of the organisation that provided the profile to you



A corporate profile installed on your iPhone could potentially be contributing to the inaccessibility of certain features. 

Here's why:

  • Restrictions: Corporate profiles can have restrictions placed on apps and functionalities. These restrictions might be limiting some activity, causing it to be unresponsive or quit.
  • Managed Apps: IT departments might deploy specific navigation apps through the profile, potentially blocking certain functions or features.
  • Security Settings: Corporate profiles often have stricter security settings that could affect app or function behavior. This might be causing unexpected behavior of an App or functions.


Here's what you can do:

  • Check with IT: The best course of action is to contact your IT department. They can explain the restrictions set by the corporate profile and see what is affected. They might be able to adjust settings or suggest alternative apps or features approved for corporate use.
  • Look for App Conflicts: See if your IT department uses a different app through the corporate profile. Conflicting apps might cause crashes.


Additional points to consider:

  • Even if the profile isn't directly affecting the function, it's still a good idea to check with IT. They might be aware of similar issues and have workarounds.
  • While troubleshooting, make sure you prioritize safety. Don't fiddle with your phone. 


By working with IT and considering these possibilities, you can hopefully identify if the corporate profile is the culprit and find a solution that allows you to use the iPhone to your liking.



Sep 13, 2025 4:26 AM in response to SravanKrA



I want "Vader's iPad 7" to never ever show up as an option!




By the way, I took this screenshot yesterday telling myself I'd go post the image here as you requested then I'd have to do the whole schpiel to go remove it, but procrastinator that I am, I never got around to it. Lo & behold, this morning I make a phone call and when I hit the Audio button, it immediately toggled to "speaker", meaning the "Vader's iPad 7" option went away by itself this time.


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Sep 9, 2025 8:30 AM in response to DVader911

DVader911 wrote:


Please fix this issue!!!!

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Please note that this is a public forum, so when attaching a screenshot, please avoid including any personal credentials such as IP addresses, card details, email IDs, Apple IDs, IMEI numbers, serial numbers, phone numbers, order IDs, invoices, or any identifiable location information if you are sharing a map.



Sep 9, 2025 8:50 AM in response to DVader911

DVader911 wrote:

it gives me 3 choices: speaker, phone, or Send to my iPad.

To improve my understanding of the phenomenon, it would be highly beneficial if you could share a full screenshot (Do not crop it). Visual representations carry a greater impact than written descriptions.


Please remember that this is a public forum, so when attaching a screenshot, please avoid including any personal credentials such as IP addresses, card details, email IDs, Apple IDs, IMEI numbers, serial numbers, phone numbers, order IDs, or any identifiable location information if you are sharing a map.



With the limited information that you have provided, It is hard to even guess the problems faced by you. 


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Please re-post with detail so that someone else can help.


Sep 9, 2025 12:16 PM in response to SravanKrA

It's not a corporate phone; it's my phone. I only have one account set up on my phone and on my iPad.

Also when I follow your instructions: "Settings → General → AirPlay & Handoff → Handoff → OFF":

  • It's not "AirPlay & Handoff" but rather "AirPlay & Continuity". I presume that's what you meant.
  • "Handoff" is already off.
  • The option to send my call to my tablet isn't there now, despite the WiFi being "on" on my tablet. Next time it reappears I'll try your fix. But I don't want to have to turn off the WiFi on my tablet every time I want to use the speaker option on my phone.

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