In the modern world managing calls and react each and every call will be really challenging. But the call waiting feature in iPhones simplifies this task for you. Here, we are going to tell you what this call waiting is and the steps for enabling and disabling that feature. And some tips to manage this feature.
What is the Call-waiting Feature?
With the smartphone, we can communicate in so many easy ways. But the problem is that with these easy methods the connection we have eventually became increased. This call-waiting feature will be very helpful in that kind of case.
Call waiting is a feature that gives you notifications of incoming calls when you are already on a call. This feature helps you to manage your incoming calls and never miss any important calls. This call-waiting feature has already been with our phones for years. But Apple iPhones upgraded it to another level.
How is this Feature Working?
Imagine you are in a call with someone and you get a call from another person. This feature will give a notification to you about this new call. It will show you your phone screen and give an audible tone about the new call. On the screen, you can see the caller’s details. It allows you to decide your next step. You can end the current call, switch to the new user or send a voicemail to the new user. You can do these things by tapping options on the displayed screen.
But there is one restriction. This feature wants carrier support and the availability of this depends on the mobile network provider.
Enable and Disable Call Waiting
You can manage call waiting simply with the Apple simple UI.
How to Active Call Waiting
- On iPhone’s home screen open the Settings app.
- Then scroll until you see the Phone tab. Tap on it and go to Network Settings.
- Then navigate the call waiting option. Enable it.
- Switch on the toggle next to it.
Now your call waiting feature is on and whenever you get a second call, it will help you to manage it effectively.
Deactivate Call Waiting
If you want to attend your calls without any interrupt you can turn off the call waiting feature at any time.
- Go to the settings app.
- Navigate to the Phone. Then open the network settings.
- Then go to the call waiting tap on it and off the toggle next to the call waiting.
When you try to on call waiting try to update your software if there are any software updates. It will help you to get the best user experience.
Managing Calls
Receiving a Second Call
When you receive another call while you are already on a call it will give a soft tone. Also, show a screen with caller details. When this happens you can do a couple of things.
- Answer the second call: for this tap the answer button.
- Decline the new call: tap on the decline. A voicemail will be sent to the caller.
- Send a voicemail: tap on send to voicemail.
Switch Between Call
When you answer the new caller, you can easily switch between two calls. With the Swap button, you can hold the current caller and switch to the second one. With this button, you can go back and forth.
Ending Call
When you want to end the call, tap on the end call button. It will disconnect the current call.
This call-waiting function helps you to manage multiple calls effectively.