Apple Watches have changed how we interact with our iPhones and other compatible gadgets. The features provided by the Apple Watch go beyond just some simple communication. It provides its users with full control of their privacy, and one such feature of the Apple Watch is the ability to block annoying phone calls and messages.
The Apple Watch allows its users to block a number through their wrists without lifting their iPhones. In this guide, we will explain how to block a number on an Apple Watch.
How to Block Someone on Apple Watch
Follow the steps below to block someone on Apple Watch without using your iPhone.
- Open the “Contact App” on your Apple Watch.
- Find and click on the Contact you want to block.
- Scroll down and select “Block Contact“.
- Tap on “Block this Caller” to confirm.
Now, the number has been blocked, and you will not receive calls and messages from this number. And if you want to block a number that is not in your contact list, you can follow the steps below to block that number.
- Open the “Contact App” on your Apple Watch.
- Go to the “Recents” tab.
- Select the number you want to block.
- Now, click on the “i” icon
- Scroll down and select “Block Contact“.
- Tap on “Block this Caller” to confirm.
How to Block Someone on Apple Watch Using Your iPhone
Follow the steps below to block someone on Apple Watch using your iPhone.
Through the Contact App
Follow the steps below to block someone using your contact app on your iPhone.
- Open the “Contact App” on your iPhone.
- Tap the “Recents” section in the bottom left corner.
- Tap the “info” or “i” icon.
- Scroll down and click on “Block this Caller“.
Enable Silence Unknown Callers
Follow the steps below to enable the option to silence unknown callers on your iPhone.
- Open the Settings App on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Phone“.
- Scroll down and click on “Silence Unknown Callers“.
- Toggle the silence unknown callers to “on” it.
Through the Messaging App
Follow the steps below to block someone using your messaging app on your iPhone.
- Open the “Messaging App” on your iPhone.
- Select the specific “Conversation” by clicking on it.
- Click “Name” or “Number” on top of the screen.
- Tap the “info” section.
- Click on “Block this Caller“.
How to Unblock Someone on Apple Watch using your iPhone
If you’ve had a change of heart and want to unblock a number you previously blocked, you can follow the steps below to unblock them.
- Open the “Settings App” on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Phone“.
- Scroll down and click on “Blocked Contacts“.
- Swipe the number that you want to unblock to the left.
- Tap on the “Unblock” option.
If you have paired your iPhone with an Apple Watch, it provides you with several blocking features. For instance, if you block someone on your iPhone, it Automatically blocks them on your Apple Watch as well.
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