Troubleshooting iPhone Call Audio Routing to Speaker

Fixing Unintentional Speakerphone Calls

Experiencing calls unexpectedly routing to your iPhone's speaker? This guide provides a quick fix through the Call Audio Routing setting in Accessibility.

Adjusting Call Audio Routing

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Go to Accessibility.
  3. Select Touch.
  4. Tap Call Audio Routing.
  5. Switch from Speaker to Automatic or Bluetooth Headset.

Troubleshooting Persistent Issues

If the problem persists, try these steps:

  1. Disable Auto-Select Speaker in Calls: In Accessibility, go to VoiceOver, then Audio, and disable Auto-Select Speaker in Call.
  2. Remove the Phone from CarPlay: In Settings, go to General, then CarPlay, select your car, and tap Forget This Car.
  3. Force Restart Device: Follow the appropriate steps for your iPhone model (iPhone 8 and later, iPhone 7/7 Plus, or iPhone 6s/6s Plus/SE 1st gen).
  4. Reset Settings: In Settings, go to General, then Transfer or Reset iPhone, tap Reset, and select Reset All Settings. Remember to note your current settings before resetting.

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