If your MacBook keeps ringing every time you get a call on your iPhone, it’s due to Apple’s Continuity feature. While useful, it can be distracting. This guide will show you how to stop calls from going to your MacBook, giving you more control over your device notifications.
How to Turn Off Mac Ringing on macOS When I Get a Call on iPhone
There are two different stages to stop Mac from ringing when you get iPhone Calls. Follow the path and disable calls from your iPhone on your Mac. We can manage More than one Mac signed in with the same Apple ID. Here I have two Macs and that is showing under the Calls on Other Devices options. Suppose you wish to stop running all nearby Macs when you get a call on your iPhone. Select and Disable toggle Allow Calls on Other Devices.
Disable Call Ringing on Mac, Apply steps on your iPhone
- Go to the “Settings” app.
- Scroll the screen to the Apps setting.
- On this page, navigate and tap on “Phone”.
- Please turn off the switch labeled “Allow Calls on Other Devices”. This will altogether disable Mac’s ringing when you get a Phone call on your iPhone.
That’s it.
Note: You can also disable phone calls partially if your iPhone is connected with more than one device. Turn off the particular device mentioned above. You can also manage or stop receiving iPhone call on Mac, Under the FaceTime Preference settings. Follow the next steps to TurnOff Calls from iPhone options under the FaceTime Preference settings.
Disable Call Ringing on your Mac,
- Launch “FaceTime” on your Mac.
- Next to the Apple icon, click “FaceTime”.
- Choose “Preferences”.
- Uncheck the “Calls from iPhone” option.
That’s it! From now on, you won’t receive any calls on your Mac from your iPhone.
Still receiving iPhone calls on Mac? Take a quick look and make the necessary adjustments
- Check for the software updates on your Mac and iPhone
Outdated software can cause issues, potentially causing problems. So you should check for the updates and if any pending update is available, update your iPhone and Mac.
On iPhone,
- Settings app > General > Software Update.
On Mac,
- Apple menu > System Settings > General > Software Update > Update Now.
Click on “Update All” button to begin the update.
This may resolve your calling issues between iPhone and Mac. If you continue to experience difficulties, report the issue to Apple for assistance in resolving it.
