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Calls On Other Devices on iPhone: How It Works
By Muhammad Shahid · · 4 min read
Quick answer
Make and take your cellular calls on a nearby Mac or iPad. Your iPhone can relay ordinary cellular calls to a Mac, iPad or Apple Vision Pro. The relay is set up on the iPhone at Settings, Apps, Phone, Calls on Other Devices. Turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices, then switch on each device you want in the list underneath.
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| Published for | any iPhone |
| Type | iOS setting |
Make and take your cellular calls on a nearby Mac or iPad. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What is Calls On Other Devices?
Your iPhone can relay ordinary cellular calls to a Mac, iPad or Apple Vision Pro. The relay is set up on the iPhone at Settings, Apps, Phone, Calls on Other Devices. Turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices, then switch on each device you want in the list underneath.
The other devices must be signed in to the same Apple Account, on the same Wi-Fi network, and within about thirty feet. On a Mac you then open FaceTime settings and select Calls from iPhone. On an iPad the matching switch is at Settings, Apps, FaceTime, Calls from iPhone.
If a device is missing from the list on your iPhone, finish setting up FaceTime on that device first, then look again. On a dual SIM iPhone, calls relayed from another device go out on your default voice line.
How do I do it?
- On the iPhone, open the Settings app.
- Tap Apps, tap Phone, then tap Calls on Other Devices.
- Turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices and switch on each device you want.
- On the Mac choose Calls from iPhone in FaceTime settings, or on the iPad turn on Settings, Apps, FaceTime, Calls from iPhone.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | any iPhone |
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| Type | iOS setting |
| Good to know | Requires iOS 8.1 or later and an active carrier plan, so every current iPhone qualifies. The Mac needs OS X Yosemite or later and the iPad iPadOS 8 or later. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Calls On Other Devices on iPhone?
Make and take your cellular calls on a nearby Mac or iPad. Your iPhone can relay ordinary cellular calls to a Mac, iPad or Apple Vision Pro. The relay is set up on the iPhone at Settings, Apps, Phone, Calls on Other Devices.
What else should I know about Calls On Other Devices?
Turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices, then switch on each device you want in the list underneath. The other devices must be signed in to the same Apple Account, on the same Wi-Fi network, and within about thirty feet. On a Mac you then open FaceTime settings and select Calls from iPhone.
What are the steps for Calls On Other Devices?
1. On the iPhone, open the Settings app. 2. Tap Apps, tap Phone, then tap Calls on Other Devices. 3. Turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices and switch on each device you want. 4. On the Mac choose Calls from iPhone in FaceTime settings, or on the iPad turn on Settings, Apps, FaceTime, Calls from iPhone.
Where do I find Calls On Other Devices?
In the Settings app on your iPhone.
Is there a dial code for Calls On Other Devices?
No. On iPhone this is not a dial code, so you use the steps on this page instead.
Which carriers does Calls On Other Devices work on?
It is published for any iPhone. Requires iOS 8.1 or later and an active carrier plan, so every current iPhone qualifies. The Mac needs OS X Yosemite or later and the iPad iPadOS 8 or later.
Does Calls On Other Devices work on Android phones too?
These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus.
Will Calls On Other Devices work outside the US?
The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region.
What if Calls On Other Devices does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to Calls On Other Devices?
Default Calling And Call Filtering Apps. Choose a third party app to handle calls or caller ID instead of Apple's.
What else is in this category?
FaceTime Reachability And Caller ID. Set which number and address FaceTime uses to reach you and to identify you.
Can I find Calls On Other Devices in an app?
Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details.
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