Instructions for receiving iPhone calls on Macbook

No need to rush to find your phone when a call comes in. Your Mac can take calls from your iPhone if you enable the right features. Let's see how to set it up.

How to Make iPhone Calls on Mac

Step 1: Check iOS version

Make sure your iPhone is running iOS 8 or later to use this feature.

Step 2: Connect to the same Wi-Fi network

Both your iPhone and Mac need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network to sync.

Step 3: Configure on iPhone

- Go to Settings > Phone > Calls on other devices and turn on this option. Select the devices you want to use for calls.

Step 4: Setup on Mac

- Open FaceTime , go to FaceTime > Preferences , then enable Calls from iPhone .

Step 5: Call from contacts

- Using Spotlight (Cmd + Space) , type the name of the contact you want to find, then select Call to start the call.

Step 6: Call directly from Spotlight

- Enter the contact name in the search box, when the results appear, click on the phone icon to connect.

Step 7: Call via FaceTime

- Open FaceTime, select the Audio tab, then tap the phone icon to start a conversation.

Step 8: Call from Safari browser

- If you find a phone number on the Internet, you can click the link directly or hover over the number and click the arrow that appears to make a call.

Step 9: Call from Mail, Maps, or Messages

- In Messages , tap Details (top corner of the conversation) to select a contact and call them right away.
- Similarly, you can also make a call from the Mail or Maps app when you find the contact information you want.

Receive and answer iPhone calls on Mac

To answer the phone on your Mac when a call comes in on your iPhone, follow these steps:

Step 1: Get notifications on Mac

When your iPhone rings, a notification appears on your Mac screen.

Step 2: Answer the call

Tap the Reply icon to start chatting.

Step 3: End of contact

Tap the Hang Up icon when you want to end.

Tips for making calls on Mac

- Enter numbers on the Mac keyboard: When you need to enter information using the numeric keypad, such as in online banking, you can simply type directly on the Mac. These numbers will emit standard DTMF sounds. Note, click on the contact window located in the upper right corner for accurate operation.

- Customize the call window: You can turn this window into a regular window or close it by dragging and dropping it out of the corner of the screen.

- Change ringtone: To personalize your ringtone on Mac, open FaceTime, go to Preferences (Cmd + ,), then select your favorite ringtone from the ringtone list in the bottom corner.

- Use FaceTime to make free calls: In addition to regular phone calls, you can use FaceTime to make voice or video calls at no cost.

Make calls on Mac using VOIP

In addition to syncing with your iPhone, your Mac also supports calling via VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications. Simply download and install the appropriate software, and you can communicate directly over the Internet.

Most of these services are free, but if you call a mobile or landline, a small fee may apply. Among the popular options, Skype is one of the most highly rated VoIP apps available today.

Make and receive calls on your Mac to optimize your work experience. If you run into problems, check Continuity, FaceTime, and wireless connections to fix them.

Kareem Winters

Update 13 March 2025