Can you make a phone call on Apple Watch? Yes! But sometimes, an iPhone handoff is necessary if you want more privacy or to save your Apple Watch battery life. We’ll teach you how to seamlessly transfer Apple Watch calls made or received to your iPhone.

Why You’ll Love This Tip:

Apple Watch calls are convenient but not as private because you need to use speakerphone.
Save your Apple Watch's battery by transferring long, battery-draining calls to your iPhone.
Answer on Apple Watch to make sure you don't miss a call, then transfer to iPhone for a clearer conversation.

How to Switch Phone Call from Apple Watch to iPhone

System Requirements

This tip works on Apple Watches running watchOS 10 and later. Find out how to update to the latest OS.

If you want a more private phone conversation that won't drain your watch's battery, you can easily switch your phone call from your Apple Watch to your iPhone without interrupting the conversation. The steps below will start with how to take calls on Apple Watch in case you need a refresher.

Answer the call by tapping the green phone button on your watch face. Or make the call from your Apple Watch like you normally would.
On your iPhone, tap the green icon at the top of your screen.
The call will now automatically transfer from your Apple Watch to the iPhone.

The transfer is almost instantaneous, so be prepared to listen on your iPhone immediately! You can also transfer a call from your iPhone to your Apple Watch.

Pro Tip

On older iOS versions or iPhones without a Dynamic Island, the green icon may look more like this:

On your iPhone - how to transfer calls from apple watch to iphone

Now you know how to transfer calls on Apple Watch and use handoff on iPhone. If you have other questions, such as, "Can you answer calls on Apple Watch without phones," read this. Knowing how to transfer Apple Watch calls makes you one step closer to mastering your watch! Next, learn how to use the Apple Watch keyboard!