Apple Watch calls and ringing, should it ring with my phone?

[samduffy]

Apple Watch calls and ringing

Just wondering every time I get a call my watch rings but so does my phone is this normal or should my watch ring only my phone does be locked and in my pocket just would have thought only the watch would have rang only

Can someone clarify this

Thanks

 

[Just_Me_D]

Re: Apple Watch calls and ringing

Yes, that is normal, however, you can mute the Watch, if you'd like.

 

[samduffy]

Re: Apple Watch calls and ringing

ok cool so to confirm the watch ringing and the phone together at the same time is normal behaviour.

 

[robertk328]

Re: Apple Watch calls and ringing

ok cool so to confirm the watch ringing and the phone together at the same time is normal behaviour.

normally they don't ring/alert simultaneously but in the phone call case they do

 

[samduffy]

why is that

 

[MaxSmarties]

why is that

Just to be sure you won't miss the call. It sounds correct to me

 

[eyecrispy]

Re: Apple Watch calls and ringing

I actually like it that way. Don't want to miss a call. I've had a few times when the phone has been ringing a good bit before the watch starts notifying me.

 

[samduffy]

why does it not do it then for texts and notifications then like do both devices

 

[TripleOne]

Re: Apple Watch calls and ringing

Yup! That's normal for phone calls, it's just alerting the user whether he/she want to pick up the call from the iPhone or the Watch.

 

[TripleOne]

why does it not do it then for texts and notifications then like do both devices

It saves battery, so the Watch alerts your notifications on your wrist, and you don't have to look at your iPhone anymore when it comes to notifications

 

[robertk328]

why does it not do it then for texts and notifications then like do both devices

Phone calls will time out and are generally more immediate than a text. Plus it may be needed for the phone to work over Bluetooth, etc. but that's just a guess.

 

[samduffy]

That's what I thought Robert once it's normal behaviour I'm happy

 

[Mac Guy]

Re: Apple Watch calls and ringing

I actually like it that way. Don't want to miss a call. I've had a few times when the phone has been ringing a good bit before the watch starts notifying me.

I've notice something similar once or twice, but the delay to the Watch was short. Otherwise I wonder why Apple thinks this is necessary.

The Watch is on your wrist and functional- the Watch and phone know this. So it makes sense to me that only the Watch should alert. The phone, if in another room, could be answered by anyone nearby, causing the "I got it!/No, I got it!" thing.

If the call is answered on the Watch, it can be pick up by the phone. But if it's answered on the phone, can it go back to the Watch? Is it the same as a landline- "I said I got it. Now hang up!" Landline phones ring in all rooms because the house/phone doesn't know where you are. Your Watch does.

 

[samduffy]

that makes sense thanks

 

[DaleJrGirl]

Both of mine we're ringing yesterday. I just got a call today and the watch didn't ring with the phone. I haven't messed with anything. Anyone know why? I'm on wifi at home.

 

[samduffy]

Mine both ring all the time I'm not sure if it's normal

 

[DaleJrGirl]

Re: Apple Watch calls and ringing

It's working now. Yes there both supposed to ring.

 

[samduffy]

That's good. Ok cool thanks

 

[Sherry_B]

I have mine set, on purpose, to vibrate and not ring when a call comes in.

In case anyone else wants this too: On the phone tap on the Watch app: My Watch > Phone: Custom, Show Alerts off, Sound off, Haptic on.

 

[samduffy]

Cool thanks