Do you have an iPhone and want to enable or disable the feature that automatically rejects incoming calls when you're on a call? We will show you the steps to follow!
What is busy caller on iPhone?
Caller Busy is a feature that allows your iPhone to automatically reject incoming calls when you are already on a call with another party .
So the person calling you hears a beep indicating that your line is busy and you cannot answer.
You can also choose to receive a notification that informs you of the missed call .
Caller Busy is different Do Not Disturb mode , which blocks all incoming calls, regardless of your status or activity. Do not disturb mode can be activated manually or automatically according to a defined schedule .
How to enable or disable busy caller on iPhone?
To enable or disable busy caller on your iPhone, you need to follow these steps:
- Open the Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap Phone .
- Tap Calls .
- Tap Caller Busy .
- Turn the toggle next to Reject incoming calls or off .
You can also enable or disable the toggle next to Notify Missed Calls whether or not you want to receive a notification when someone tries to reach you while your line is busy.
If you are traveling or communicating with people in other time zones, you might be interested in this article: How to Show Two Clocks on the Lock Screen on iPhone?
How do I know if busy caller is on or off on iPhone?
To find out whether busy caller is turned on or off on your iPhone, you can check the status of the button next to Reject incoming calls in the phone settings
- If the button is green , this means that the busy party is activated .
- If the button is gray , this means that the busy correspondent is deactivated .
You can also test the feature by calling your own number from another phone. If you hear a beep that indicates your line is busy , this means that the busy caller is activated . If you hear a normal ringing sound , the busy caller is deactivated .
How do I enable or disable busy caller for a specific contact?
It is not possible to enable or disable busy caller for a specific contact on iPhone. Caller Busy applies to all incoming calls , regardless of the number or name of the caller.
If you want to block a specific contact, you can use the Block this caller in the phone settings the Contacts app .
How do I enable or disable busy caller for a specific call type?
It is not possible to enable or disable busy caller for a specific call type on iPhone. Busy caller applies to all call types, whether voice , video , FaceTime or WhatsApp .
If you want to filter calls by their type, you can use the Do Not Disturb and choose the Allow calls from and Allow repeat calls in the phone settings.
How to activate or deactivate the busy caller for a specific period of time?
It is not possible to activate or deactivate busy caller for a specific period of time on iPhone. Busy Caller ID remains on or off until you manually change its status in the phone settings.
If you want to forward a call with your iPhone or turn busy caller on or off for a specific period of time, you can use the Do Not Disturb Scheduled option in the phone settings.
What is the difference between Call Busy and Call Silent?
Busy Caller and Call Mute are two separate features that have different effects on incoming calls:
- Busy caller rejects incoming calls when you are already on a call with another party . The person calling you hears a beep indicating that your line is busy and you cannot answer.
- Mute Calls lets you mute incoming calls when your iPhone is locked or when you're using another app. The person calling you hears a normal ringtone and can leave a voicemail message.
