Imagine you’re in the middle of an important phone call on your iPhone, and you decide to adjust your audio settings. You tap the Audio button, and to your surprise, you see not just your iPhone but also your nearby iPad listed as options. What’s even more surprising is that if you accidentally select your iPad, the call seamlessly transfers to that device.
This scenario has left several users perplexed and concerned, as it disrupts their phone calls and potentially leads to private conversations being heard on their iPad.
If you’ve encountered this issue and are wondering why it’s happening and how to prevent it, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll delve into the reasons behind this unexpected behavior and provide you with solutions to ensure your phone calls stay where they belong—on your iPhone. Let’s dive into unraveling the mystery of nearby iPad takeovers during calls.
iOS Call Issue Resolved: Preventing Nearby iPad Takeovers
Let’s get one thing straight from the start—what you’re experiencing is not a bug; it’s a deliberate feature. Known as “iPhone Mobile Calls,” this feature empowers you to make and receive phone calls on your Mac or iPad as long as they’re connected to the same network as your iPhone and signed in with the same Apple ID.
While this feature can be convenient, it can also lead to unintentional call transfers to your iPad, as many users have discovered. If this scenario sounds familiar and you’d like to regain control over your calls, we have the solution for you.
Step 1: Navigating to the Solution
Open your iPhone’s “Settings” app and scroll down to find the “Phone” section. Tap on it to access phone-related settings.
Step 2: Disabling the Feature
Within the “Phone” settings, locate and tap on “Calls on Other Devices.” Here, you’ll see an option labeled “Allow Calls on Other Devices.” Simply toggle this option off.
With this action, you’ve effectively disabled the feature that was listing your iPad in the iPhone call audio menu. No more accidental call transfers.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues while following these steps, don’t hesitate to share your queries in the comments below. We’re here to assist you and will provide solutions promptly. Regain control of your calls today!
Alex Lim
Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook
