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Why is my watch answering my calls, my phone doesn’t even ring

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 8

Posted on Nov 4, 2021 2:44 PM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2021 3:38 PM

I believe incoming phone calls work like notifications. Notifications go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both.  If your iPhone is unlocked, you'll get notifications on your iPhone instead of your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you'll get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked with your passcode. For more info, see:

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Nov 4, 2021 3:38 PM in response to Luron

I believe incoming phone calls work like notifications. Notifications go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both.  If your iPhone is unlocked, you'll get notifications on your iPhone instead of your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you'll get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked with your passcode. For more info, see:

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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