Why does my iPhone ring when someone calls another phone?

All replies. Turn off Settings > Phones > Calls on other devices > Allow calls on other devices. If you do own, and use both, then turning off Calls on other devices will solve that issue.

Can two cell phones receive the same incoming call iPhone?

Tap Calls on Other Devices, turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices, then choose the devices on which you’d like to make and receive calls. This allows other devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID to make and receive calls when they’re nearby your iPhone and connected to Wi-Fi.

How do I stop my phone from ringing on two phones?

Don’t allow incoming calls to your iPad and Mac

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap Phone.
3. Select Calls on Other Devices.
4. Slide the switch labeled Allow Calls on Other Devices to the Off position.

Why do my two iPhones ring together?

iOS, iPadOS, and macOS form an ecosystem of devices that can work together for various tasks. One of them is Call on Other Devices. When this is enabled, selected or all Apple devices ring when you get a call on iPhone. This is not limited to FaceTime audio and video calls but even standard cellular phone calls.

Can two cell phones receive the same incoming call?

The simultaneously ring option is handy for people on the go. When you get a call it rings on two phone numbers at the same time. You can set your incoming calls to simultaneously ring your mobile device and another number or contact in case you’re busy or momentarily unavailable.

Why are 2 phones calling each other?

Though puzzling, there is one very reasonable explanation for these unusual phone calls. They are not glitched or ghosted phone calls, but instead were prank calls. There are online services and mobile apps that will let you enter two phone numbers, and the service will call those two numbers as a prank.

What happens if two phones have the same number?

Unfortunately, you often cannot have multiple phones with the same number. Many phone companies simply don’t support it. One exception is a product called Verizon Number Share, which lets you receive calls on multiple devices, but it mostly supports wearable devices like smartwatches rather than additional phones.

Why am I seeing my wife’s calls on my iPhone?

It is not weird. It is working as it is meant to. iDevices that share the same Apple/iCloud ID will have content synched amongst the devices, and will “ring” once a call is received if the Handoff/Continuity feature is enabled and therefore you will see calls on the log of both phones.

Can two cell phones share the same number?

How do I unlink my two iPhones?

Go to Settings, and then, tap your device’s name at the top of the screen. Scroll down and locate the device you want to unlink. Tap on the name of the device. On the next screen, tap on the Remove from Account option.

Why are two iPhones connected?

Settings-wise, the reason the phones actually ring together is due to a new feature FaceTime called iPhone Cellular Calls, but the underlying cause is more relevant, and that is the sharing of a single iCloud and/or Apple ID.

What happens when two iPhones are linked?

If the two devices with same ID, the data on both iPhones will be backed up to a same account and synced, including photos, calender, contacts, reminder, and more.

Can someone connect to your phone without you knowing?

It’s possible, if a hacker knows the login details to your backup accounts (Google account for Android, or iCloud account for iOS devices), for them to download the contents of your phone or even create a clone of your device.

Why do both my phones ring at the same time?

Both phoes are ringing because they are being picked up by the same tower. You can only make calls from the active phone though. If both phones were being picked up by two different towers only the one that is activated would ring.

How to stop iPhone ringing at the same time?

Steps to stop the ringing of different iPhones at the same time as a response to a call made on any of them. You will have to either change the settings or simply have different IDs. Step #1: Go to the “Settings” on both the iPhones. Step #2: Find “FaceTime”. Tap on it.

How many phones can I program to ring at the same time?

You can program 10 phones with the same phone number and as long as they are in the same switch, they will all ring. When you call a cell phone the switch will send out a “page” with your number attatched to it. if there happens to be 2 phones powered on in that switch with the same number, then both phones will respond to that page by ringing.

Can I Ring my cell phone and office phone simultaneously?

Typically, the user’s office phone and cell phone will ring at the same time. However, the needs may differ from one company/individual to the next. And based on your requirements, you can route incoming calls to certain employees, a receptionist, or another manager for screening, if needed.