Unsolicited phone calls from an unknown number can quickly become a source of stress. Fortunately, Apple offers a function capable of muting the iPhone for calls from strangers (spam, robot person you do not know)..
Silent stranger calls
Advertising messages, commercial approach or automated phone call (robot call), not a day goes by that I don't receive an unsolicited phone call. Obviously there are different methods to stop nuisance calls.
The easiest and fastest way to protect yourself from this kind of mishap is to block the numbers from which spam is generated. It's long, tedious and not always efficient. Companies specializing in teleprospection do not hesitate to change numbers regularly..
Another solution is to subscribe to the official list of opposition to the Bloctel telephone canvassing set up by the French government. Registration to this platform is free (valid for three years only). However, this solution sometimes experiences some malfunctions. Here is how to access the 100% free telephone canvassing opposition service.
If despite your best efforts, you continue to receive calls from telephone sales prospecting companies, you will be happy to know that your iPhone has several features to combat this nuisance..
To avoid being disturbed by unsolicited calls, Apple has developed a system to automatically activate silent mode for calls from an unknown number. This way, you will no longer be bothered by people who are not in your phone book.
Here is how to activate the Silent Stranger Calls feature. Note that this function is only available on phones supporting iOS 13 and higher. If you are using an older iPhone, then you will not be able to take advantage of this feature.
- Open your iPhone Settings
- Click on the green Phone icon
- Bring the window down
- Click on the Silent stranger calls
- Press the switch to activate the function
Once the operation is validated, calls from strangers will automatically be sent to your voicemail. This device will also protect iPhone owners against voice spam and telemarketing sellers.
But unlike traditional call blockers, Apple has enriched its system with a tool based on AI (artificial intelligence). Your iPhone will then use Siri's resources to verify the phone number the call appears in your contacts, messages, emails, or recent outgoing calls.
If this search is unsuccessful, the iPhone will not ring. The call will be directed directly to voicemail in the utmost silence. If your mobile does not offer this type of device, know that there are applications capable of blocking numbers or calls from strangers such as Robo Shield.