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How to Make Phone Calls With Apple Watch

There isn't just one way to make or receive a call on the Apple Watch.

By Emily Price Emily Price Writer Harvard University The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Emily Price is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and a freelance tech writer who focuses on emerging technology. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 7, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart Watches & Wearables Eco Tech Electric Vehicles Working From Home Headphones & Ear Buds Smart Home Smart Watches & Wearables Travel Tech Connected Car Tech iPods & MP3 Players

What to Know

Answer incoming calls: Tap green (answer) icon and begin talking. To decline call, tap red (hang up) icon. Place calls through Siri: Tap and hold Digital Crown until you hear Siri activation tone, then say "Call contact name."Alternatively: Tap phone icon, then select from recent contacts, Favorites, and Contacts. This article explains how to make and answer phone calls through your Apple Watch. Calls on the Apple Watch are handled the same way they are on the iPhone, and you can manage contacts through your iOS device.

How to Answer Incoming Calls on Apple Watch

Any call made to your phone number will be received on the Apple Watch as well. Incoming calls will light up the Watch display, revealing the name or phone number of the caller. To answer the call, tap the green (answer) icon and start talking. @EA_Photography via Twenty20​Owner If you don't want to take the call, decline it by tapping the red icon. This will end the ringing and direct the caller to your voicemail.

How to Place a Call Using Siri

You can use Siri to make a hands-free call. Tap and hold the Digital Crown until you hear the Siri activation tone, then say "Call" followed by the name of the contact you would like to call. If the contact name is unclear, Siri will display several different options, prompting you to manually select the contact you would like to reach.

How to Place a Call From Your Favorites

Apple Watch has a quick-dial feature that allows you to easily reach any contact listed as a "Favorite." You can manage Favorites on your iPhone. To call a Favorite, press the side button to reveal a dial displaying each of your Favorites. Use the digital crown to scroll to the contact you’d like to call or text. Select the phone icon to initiate a phone call.

How to Place a Call From Contacts

From the Apple Watch home screen, tap the Phone app represented by a green circle with a phone handset. From there you can select from a list of people you've recently contacted, as well as your Favorites list and your entire Contacts list. You must first set up your Apple Watch before you can make or receive calls. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Set Up and Use Focus Mode on iPhone and Apple Watch How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone How to Make Phone Calls With Your HomePod How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) How to Transfer Calls From Your Apple Watch to Your iPhone How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone How to Use Apple Watch With Siri How to Block No Caller ID Calls on iPhone How to Make or Receive Phone Calls on iPad or Mac How to Close Apps on an Apple Watch Best Free Internet Phone Calls Apps (October 2022) How to Use AirPods and AirPods Pro Can I Call Alexa From My Phone? How to Set Alarm on Apple Watch A User-Friendly Guide to Making Phone Calls in Gmail How to Use Siri on iPhone 12 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies