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How Wi-Fi Calling Can Keep You Connected Even with Poor Cellular Signal š
Hey there. Itās time for more iPhone Tips & Tricks!
Today, Iām talking you through an extremely useful feature thatās been around for years but is often misunderstood.
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What youāll learnā¦
š¶Ā Internet Phone: Activate this feature via Settings to make calls over Wi-Fi.
šĀ Share Connection: Set up other Apple devices to make calls over Wi-Fi under the same Apple ID.
šĀ Considerations: What to look out for when using Wi-Fi Calling.
In the age of ubiquitous wireless internet connections, Appleās Wi-Fi Calling feature is a saving grace for those plagued by poor cellular reception. Whether youāre underground, in a rural area, or in a building that blocks cell signals, as long as youāre connected to Wi-Fi, you can make and receive calls as if you had a full set of signal bars.
Itās invaluable for anyone living somewhere with spotty signal, and itās a great way for globetrotters to avoid roaming charges, too.
How to enable Wi-Fi Calling
Getting Wi-Fi Calling up and running is a breeze. Open the Settings app, hit Phone, and tap into Wi-Fi Calling. Flip the switch to turn on Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone, and youāre nearly there.
In some regions, you may be prompted to enter your address for emergency services. This is because, unlike traditional cellular calls, Wi-Fi calling may not automatically transmit your location to emergency responders.
Loop in other devices
In this same menu, youāll see a toggle labeled Add Wi-Fi Calling For Other Devices. This does exactly what it sounds like ā enables your other Apple devices to make and receive phone calls over the internet. Once activated, this feature will work across any other devices logged into the same Apple ID.
You can configure this in more detail from Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices.
Keep this in mindā¦
Before you embrace Wi-Fi calling full-time, consider a few things. The call quality mirrors the strength of your Wi-Fi connection ā so a weak signal means a weak call. In some situations, you might be better off sticking with cellular.
Also, even though Wi-Fi is often seen as a free resource, if your connection has data caps, your calls are nibbling away at them. And while weāre often seeking ways to preserve our phoneās battery life, Wi-Fi calling does ask for a bit more energy from your device, so you might find yourself reaching for that charger a bit more often.
Thatās all for today, but Iāll be back tomorrow with more great iPhone tips. Stay savvy, Tom Rolfe |
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