Want your iPhone to automatically answer calls on speakerphone or through your headphones? Whether you’re multitasking, driving, or have accessibility needs, iOS offers a way to set your default call audio routing. Many users on Reddit have found this setting helpful but hidden deep in accessibility options.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to easily set your iPhone to route all calls to speaker, Bluetooth headset, or wired headphones by default.
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Learn how to get your iPhone to answer calls on speakerphone automatically
Understand the Terms First:
- Automatic: Automatic iPhone call mode, always use the default speaker. After that, you have to change the calling mode to Headphones or Speaker.
- In case your iPhone switches to Speaker while talking, then go to the bottom steps (Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Call Audio Routing > Choose Automatically ) Option instead of using a Bluetooth headset or speaker. That’s it.
- Bluetooth Headset: Directly start a call on a connected headset or wireless speaker when you receive or make a call from your iPhone.
- Speaker: Incoming or Outgoing call uses loudspeaker, Always. After that, you can change (Turn off speaker mode by tapping on the Speaker)
Set iPhone Call to Speaker By Default
The default option from Apple is automatic, but depending on your circumstances, you may need to adjust the settings according to your device. If you have headphones, then choose the second option.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone Home screen. Tap Accessibility.
Step 2: Now, Click on Touch, Next, Choose Call Audio Routing
Step 3: Now, select ‘Set Automatically’ and choose the Speaker to receive incoming calls directly on the speaker. Alternatively, consider using a Bluetooth headset to receive calls directly on the device.
Optional settings:- To answer all incoming calls automatically on Speaker mode, Select Auto-Answer call > Enable Auto-Answer Calls > Set Duration to wait until the call is answered automatically.
That’s it.
Now, choose the option for incoming or outgoing call mode. Through which device or way are you using the default for all calls?
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Can I change default call mode after receive or sent a call (incoming/ Outgoing)?
Yes, Always. This is the default option. That can start directly using the way you set in the call routing. For change call types, tap on the Speaker icon on the iPhone call screen.
These settings are widely used on conference calls or on live streams for large audiences or crowds. Also, know your tech-savvy friends who can give you an idea of how to set an iPhone call on speakerphone or a Wireless Speaker/Headphone, by default.
How to Announce Calls on iPhone
If you want to make iPhone announce all the calls, the iPhone provides three options: Always, Headphones & Car and Headphones Only.
- Always: Every time the iPhone announces the calls, whether it is connected to headphones, speakers, or not connected to any device.
- Headphones & Car: If you don’t want to reveal your phone calls, but your profession requires you to drive around the city, then select this option. While driving a car, the iPhone will announce the name of the caller. If it’s from an important person, then stop by and attend the call or decline with a message.
- Headphones Only: It is similar to the above option, but won’t work with a Car. The iPhone will announce calls when it is paired and connected to the headphones.
- Open the Settings App.
- Scroll down to the Phone App.
- Under Allow Phone to Access, tap Announce Calls.
- You can choose from Always, Headphones & Car, and Headphones Only.
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