Apple iPhone - Answer Options
Here's how to send a message or schedule a call back reminder if someone's calling your iPhone and you're not able to answer.
If you're unable to answer an incoming call and want to schedule a call back reminder or send the calling party a text message from your Apple® iPhone®, follow these step-by-step instructions.
- While receiving a call, tap one of the following:Options presented may vary depending on the call type.
- Message
- Tap the desired message (i.e., Custom, Can I call you later?, etc.).
- VoicemailThis feature is only available on iOS 17 or later.Live Voicemail requires a data or Wi-Fi connection
- Live Voicemail must be enabled.
- Review the live trasnscript then do one of the following options:Options presented may vary depending on the call type.
- TapAccept.
- TapBlock, review the prompt then tapDecline and Block.To unblock a number, refer to Block / Unblock Numbers
- TapMessagethen tap the desired message (i.e., Custom, Can I call you later?, etc.).
- To silence the Live Voicemail, press the side button or either volume button.
- Remind Me
- GPS Location Services must be turned on.
- Select the reminder (e.g., In 1 hour, When I leave, etc.).
- In order for some reminder options to display a home and work address must be added.To access then call a scheduled reminder:
- From the Home screen, tapReminders.
- Under the 'My List' section tapReminders.
- Tap theCall icon
next to the appropriate reminder.