To use Calls on Other Devices, open Settings > Apps > Phone > Calls on Other Devices (on iOS 17 and earlier, Settings > Phone), turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices, and choose which of your iPad, Mac, or other devices can ring. Those devices must be signed in to the same Apple Account and, for standard calls, on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone unless your carrier supports Wi-Fi Calling on other devices.
This feature was introduced back in the iPhone 5 era, and it still works the same way on current iPhones. The steps below apply to every iPhone running a recent iOS version.
Quick Answer
Settings > Apps > Phone > Calls on Other Devices, turn it on, and pick the devices that should ring.
Turn On Calls on Other Devices
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap Apps, then Phone (older iOS: tap Phone directly).
- Tap Calls on Other Devices.
- Turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices.
- Under Allow Calls On, turn on each device you want to use.
Set Up Your iPad or Mac
- iPad: Settings > Apps > FaceTime (older iPadOS: Settings > FaceTime) and turn on Calls from iPhone.
- Mac: Open FaceTime, choose FaceTime > Settings (or Preferences), and check Calls from iPhone.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Same Apple Account | Signed in to iCloud and FaceTime on every device |
| Same Wi-Fi network | Needed unless your carrier supports Wi-Fi Calling on other devices |
| FaceTime on | On the iPhone and the other devices |
| Bluetooth on | Helps devices find each other nearby |
If your carrier supports it, turn on Wi-Fi Calling and Add Wi-Fi Calling for Other Devices in Settings > Apps > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling. Then your iPad or Mac can make calls even when your iPhone is off or somewhere else.
Stop Calls From Ringing on Other Devices
- Go to the same Calls on Other Devices page.
- Turn off the devices that shouldn’t ring, or turn off Allow Calls on Other Devices completely.
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Troubleshooting
- The switch is gray or won’t turn on: Wi-Fi Calling may be on without support for other devices, or your carrier doesn’t support the feature. Turn off Wi-Fi Calling, turn on Calls on Other Devices, then turn Wi-Fi Calling back on.
- A device isn’t listed: Sign in to FaceTime with the same Apple Account on that device, and make sure it’s on the same Wi-Fi.
- Calls ring everywhere: Turn off the devices you don’t want under Allow Calls On.
Apple’s calls and text messages on iPad and Mac guide has more setup details. For other call features, see how to set up call forwarding or put a call on hold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I turn off Calls on Other Devices?
Turn it off if calls interrupt you on a shared iPad or a work Mac. Otherwise, it’s handy for answering when your iPhone isn’t nearby.
Does it work with Windows PCs?
Not through this feature. Windows can handle iPhone calls through the Phone Link app over Bluetooth.
Summary
- Open Settings > Apps > Phone > Calls on Other Devices.
- Turn it on and choose devices.
- Sign in with the same Apple Account and stay on the same Wi-Fi.
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