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'll show you how!
What is the busy signal on iPhone?
The busy signal is a feature that allows your iPhone to automatically reject incoming calls when you are already on a call with another party .
Therefore, the person calling you hears a beep indicating that your line is busy and that you cannot answer.
You can also choose to receive a notification informing you of the missed call .
The busy signal 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 set schedule .
How do I enable or disable busy signal on iPhone?
To enable or disable busy signal on your iPhone, you must follow these steps:
- Settings app on your iPhone.
- Press Phone .
- Tap on Calls .
- Press Busy Caller .
- the button next to Reject incoming calls on or off .
You can also turn the button next to Notify missed calls on or off if you want to receive a notification when someone tries to reach you while your line is busy.
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How can I tell if the busy signal is enabled or disabled on my iPhone?
To find out if busy signal is enabled or disabled on your iPhone, you can check the status of the button next to Reject Incoming Calls in your phone's settings
- If the button is green , it means that the busy contact is activated .
- If the button is grey , it 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 busy signal , it means the busy signal is activated . If you hear a normal ring , it means the busy signal is deactivated .
How do I enable or disable busy signal for a specific contact?
It is not possible to enable or disable busy signal for a specific contact on iPhone. Busy signal applies to all incoming calls , regardless of the caller's number or name.
If you wish to block a specific contact, you can use the Block this contact in settings or in the Contacts app .
How do I enable or disable the busy signal for a specific type of call?
It is not possible to enable or disable busy alerts for a specific call type on iPhone. Busy alerts apply to all call types, whether voice , video , FaceTime , or WhatsApp .
If you wish to filter calls by type, you can use the Do Not Disturb Allow calls from and Allow repeated calls options in the phone settings.
How do I activate or deactivate the busy signal for a specific period?
It is not possible to enable or disable busy signal on iPhone for a specific duration . Busy signal remains enabled or disabled until you manually change its status in the phone's settings.
If you want to forward calls with your iPhone or turn busy signals on or off for a set period of time, you can use the Do Not Disturb and choose the Scheduled in the phone settings.
What is the difference between the busy signal and the Silence option during calls?
The busy signal Silence on Calls option are two separate features that have different effects on incoming calls:
- The busy signal rejects incoming calls when you are already on a call with another party . The caller will hear a beep indicating that your line is busy and you cannot answer.
- The Mute Calls silences incoming calls when your iPhone is locked or when you're using another app. The caller will hear a normal ringtone and can leave a voicemail.
