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How to Get Your iPhone to Announce Calls

Know who's calling before you answer

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 1, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android

What to Know

On the iPhone, open the Settings app and select Phone.Tap Announce Calls. Select Always to activate the feature.Additional options are Headphones and Car, Headphones Only, and Never, which is the default. This article explains how to get your iPhone to announce your phone calls. Information in this article applies to iPhones with iOS 10 through iOS 15.

Configure Your iPhone to Announce Incoming Calls

When Announce Calls is activated on your iPhone, Siri speaks the name of the person calling if the caller is listed in your Contacts app. If the number is not in your contacts, Siri reads the phone number aloud or says "unknown caller." You enable Siri to announce the calls that come to your iPhone in the Settings app. Open the Settings app. Scroll down and select Phone. Select Announce Calls. Select Always to activate the feature. Other options include Headphones & Car, Headphones Only, and Never, which is the default setting. If you select Headphones Only, Siri only announces the caller when you use headphones. If you select Headphones & Car, Siri only announces the caller when your iPhone is connected to your car through Bluetooth or your headphones are connected. Close the Settings app. Your change is saved. Siri does not announce the caller's name or number when your iPhone is set on Do Not Disturb or vibrate. The iPhone rings while you have the Announce Calls feature enabled, but the ring sound is muffled while Siri announces the caller or number. 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 What Is Crash Detection on iPhone and Apple Watch? How to Use Siri on iPhone 12 How to Block No Caller ID Calls on iPhone How to Transfer Calls From Your Apple Watch to Your iPhone How to Answer (or Reject) Phone Calls on AirPods How to Hide Your Number With *67 How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) How to Make Phone Calls With the Apple Watch How to Change the Default Ringtone on Your iPhone How to Turn Off Driving Mode on iPhone How to Fix it When iPhone Call Volume Is Low How to Connect Bose Headphones to Your iPhone How to Fix the iPhone Not Ringing Problem How to Get Full-Screen Pictures for iPhone Calls How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone How to Fix It When There is No Sound on Your iPhone 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