Do You Get Annoying Calls on Your Apple Watch? Hey there! Have you ever had your Apple Watch ring or buzz with calls or messages that you didn’t want? I know I have, and it can be super annoying. If you’re wondering how to stop those unwanted calls, you’re in the right place!
How Does Blocking Work on Your Apple Watch? Now, let’s talk about how we can make those annoying calls disappear from your Apple Watch. But first, we need to understand how blocking works on your watch.
Blocking a number on your Apple Watch means that you won’t get any calls, texts, or notifications from that specific person. It’s like they vanish from your watch! But there’s a catch – this won’t stop all the annoying calls because some tricky folks might use different numbers to bother you.
Can You Block Numbers Directly on Your Apple Watch? Here’s an important thing to know: you can’t block a number directly from your Apple Watch. Nope, it has to be done from your iPhone, the trusty companion of your Apple Watch. You see, your Apple Watch copies the rules from your iPhone, so if you block a number on your iPhone, it automatically blocks it on your Apple Watch too.
Now, let’s check out the three ways you can keep those unwanted calls at bay!
How to Block Someone on Apple Watch
Hey, if you want to keep your Apple Watch free from unwanted calls and messages, you might need to block someone. It’s a great way to keep your privacy intact and reduce interruptions.
Can You Block Directly on Your Apple Watch? Now, you might be wondering, can you do this directly on your Apple Watch? Well, not exactly. But don’t worry; you can easily block someone using your paired iPhone.
Different Ways to Block a Number We’ve got some cool methods to block numbers, and we’re going to cover them all. You can block a number from recent calls, messages, and even those mysterious unknown callers. Let’s dive into each of these methods step by step.
Block a Number from Recent Calls
Okay, so the first way to block someone is by dealing with your recent calls. Here’s how you can do it using your iPhone:
- Open the Phone App: Get your iPhone and find the Phone app. It’s usually on your home screen.
- Go to ‘Recents’: Tap on the ‘Recents’ tab at the bottom of the screen. This is where you’ll find a list of recent calls.
- Find the Number: Look for the number you want to block in the list. When you find it, there will be a little ‘i’ icon next to it. Tap on that ‘i’ icon.
- Block the Caller: Now, scroll down, and you’ll see an option that says ‘Block this Caller.’ Tap on it.
- Confirm the Block: Your iPhone will ask you to confirm your decision. Just tap ‘Block Contact,’ and you’re done!
By following these steps, you can block annoying callers from your recent calls list. Pretty handy, right? But wait, there’s more! We’ve got more methods to explore for blocking on your Apple Watch.
Block a Number from Messages
Now, let’s say you want to block someone through your Messages app. Remember, you can’t do this directly on your Apple Watch; it’s gotta be done from your iPhone. Here’s how:
- Open Messages: First, grab your iPhone and open the Messages app. You know, the one with all your text conversations.
- Find the Conversation: Look for the conversation with the person you want to block. Once you find it, tap on their name or number at the top of the screen.
- Tap the ‘i’ Icon: See that little ‘i’ icon? Tap on it. It’s like getting more info about that contact.
- Block the Caller: Now, scroll down a bit, and you’ll see ‘Block this Caller.’ Give it a tap.
- Confirm the Block: Your iPhone will double-check with you. Just tap ‘Block Contact’ to make it official.
Ta-da! You’ve successfully blocked that person from your Messages app.
Block Unknown Callers on Apple Watch
But wait, there’s one more thing we can do! Let’s block those pesky unknown callers on your Apple Watch. To do this, you’ll need to use your iPhone again:
- Open Settings: Find the ‘Settings’ app on your iPhone. It usually looks like a bunch of gears.
- Go to Phone: In the settings, scroll down until you see ‘Phone.’ Give it a tap.
- Silence Unknown Callers: Look for the ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ option and turn it on. This will work for your Apple Watch too.
A heads up though – when you turn this on, you might miss calls from numbers not saved in your contacts, like doctors’ offices or delivery services. So, be careful!
How to Unblock a Number on Apple Watch
Oops, blocked someone by mistake? No worries! You can unblock them. But, just like before, you’ll need your trusty iPhone:
- Open Settings: Launch the ‘Settings’ app on your iPhone.
- Find Blocked Contacts: Scroll down until you see ‘Phone’ or ‘Messages,’ depending on where you blocked the contact initially.
- Unblock: Tap on ‘Blocked Contacts,’ find the person you want to unblock, swipe left, and tap ‘Unblock.’
How to Handle Blocked Numbers on Apple Watch
Alright, so you’ve learned how to block and unblock people on your Apple Watch. But what if you want to manage your blocked numbers, like see who’s in the “Blocked” club? It’s pretty easy, but here’s the catch – you can’t do it directly on your Apple Watch. Your trusty iPhone comes to the rescue again!
Access Blocked Numbers on Your iPhone
- Open iPhone Settings: Grab your iPhone and find the “Settings” app. It’s the one with all the gear-like icons.
- For Phone Blocklist: If you want to check or manage blocked numbers for calls, go to “Phone” in your iPhone settings. Then, look for “Blocked Contacts.”
- For Messages Blocklist: If it’s about text messages, head to “Messages” in your iPhone settings. There, you’ll see “Blocked Contacts.”
What You Can Do in These Sections
Once you’re in these sections, you’ve got some superpowers:
- View the Blocked List: You can see who’s on your blocked list. It’s like having a peek at the people you’ve said, “No more calls or messages from you!”
- Remove Numbers: If you change your mind or sort things out with someone, you can remove their number from the blocked list.
- Add New Blockees: If you want to block someone new, you can manually add their number to the list.
Keeping Things in Sync
Here’s the cool part: whatever you do on your iPhone – like adding or removing numbers from your blocked list – it all magically syncs with your Apple Watch. So, you don’t have to worry about managing blocked numbers twice. It’s like your devices are best friends and share everything!
And that’s how you keep your blocked numbers in check on your Apple Watch and iPhone. Easy-peasy, right?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I block a contact on my Apple Watch?
- Open the Watch app on your paired iPhone
- Go to the My Watch tab
- Tap on 'Phone'
- Select 'Blocked Contacts'
- Tap on 'Add New'
- Choose the contact you want to block and tap 'Block Contact'
Once blocked, you will no longer receive calls, messages, or notifications from that contact on your Apple Watch. Can I block unknown or spam calls on my Apple Watch?
- Open the Watch app on your paired iPhone
- Go to the My Watch tab
- Tap on 'Phone'
- Select 'Blocked Contacts'
- Enable the option 'Block Unknown Callers'
With this setting enabled, any calls from unknown numbers will be blocked, and you won't receive notifications on your Apple Watch. How do I unblock a blocked contact on my Apple Watch?
- Open the Watch app on your paired iPhone
- Go to the My Watch tab
- Tap on 'Phone'
- Select 'Blocked Contacts'
- Swipe left on the contact you want to unblock
- Tap on 'Unblock'
The contact will now be unblocked, and you will start receiving calls, messages, and notifications from them on your Apple Watch. Can I block specific apps on my Apple Watch?
- Open the Watch app on your paired iPhone
- Go to the My Watch tab
- Scroll down and select the app you want to manage
- Toggle off the 'Show App on Apple Watch' option
