Pause music with incoming call

Looking for a way to pause either airplay or HomePod music when answering an incoming call on my iPhone… Even when I AirPlay from my iphone, the music continues to play when I answer a call and it would be great if there was an automation or way to pause the music while on the call.

Posted on Dec 1, 2022 7:27 AM

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1 reply

alma1090

Community Specialist

Dec 4, 2022 11:24 AM in response to christopherfromridgefield

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, Christopher.

We understand your music is not pausing when a phone call comes in. We'd be happy to provide information that may help you out.

Check for any pending updates. Your music should pause when a call comes in:

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

"Update your iPhone or iPad wirelessly

Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.
Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.
Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one that you want to install.
Tap Install Now. If you see Download and Install instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap Install Now. If you don't know your passcode, learn what to do."

Let us know the results after updating.

Regards.

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Pause music with incoming call