Make and answer calls with AirPods (1st or 2nd generation) (2024)

Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.

Do one of the following:

• Make a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods to activate Siri, wait for a chime, then make your request.

  You can also make a call on your device, such as in the FaceTime app or Phone app .

• Answer or end a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods.

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  If you want to decline a call, use the controls on your iPhone (or other device), or wait until it goes to voicemail.

• Answer a second phone call: To put the first call on hold and answer the new one, double-tap either of your AirPods. To switch between calls, double-tap either of your AirPods.

  

Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your your device.

Do one of the following:

• Make a call: On an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular model), say “Hey Siri,” then say something like “Call Eliza’s mobile.” On an iPad without cellular, say something like “Make a FaceTime call.”

  You can set either of your AirPods to activate Siri with a double tap. See Change settings for AirPods.

  You can also make a call on your device, such as in the FaceTime app or Phone app .

• Answer or end a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods.

  If you want to decline a call, use the controls on your iPhone (or other device), or wait until it goes to voicemail. If you set Up Siri, you can also answer or decline a call using your voice

• Answer a second phone call: To put the first call on hold and answer the new one, double-tap either of your AirPods. To switch between calls, double-tap either of your AirPods.