The Annnounce Calls setting is a nifty feature that allows you to answer calls when your hands are busy, like while you're driving or wearing headphones while completing other tasks. From the name, it's obvious this setting announces incoming calls, but did you know you can also decline calls with this feature? I'll break it down step by step below.
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- Getting unwanted calls while your hands are otherwise occupied? Use this hands-free method to decline incoming calls with a Siri voice command.
- Enable Announce Calls to have Siri will read the caller's name, so you know whether to answer or decline.
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How to Decline Phone Calls on iPhone with Siri
If you want a completely hands-free calling experience, the best way to achieve this is through using the Announce Calls feature. But for those of us who want to avoid certain callers, you can also use Siri to decline a call as well. If you want to learn more about your iPhone settings, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day! Here's how to decline calls with Siri:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down to the list of apps and tap Phone.
- Tap Announce Calls.
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- Choose the option that works best for you. If you choose "Headphones & Car" or "Headphones Only," Siri will only announce your calls when you have headphones on or when you're driving.
Now, when someone calls, depending on the settings you selected, Siri will read the caller out loud. You can say, "Siri, decline call," and Siri will hang up on the caller for you. Super simple! Also, have you ever downloaded something on your iPhone, but were unsure where to find the file? We'll show you where to find downloads on your iPhone.
