map Directions spoken even when on a call

Is there anyway to set up an iPhone that the Apple Maps navigation takes priority over the Iphone speaker while on a call? So like say you’re on a phone call you’ll still get the verbal directions over the speaker from maps rather than a prompt sound when you’re on the phone speakers on a call while driving..

Posted on Jul 14, 2023 06:53 PM

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Posted on Jul 16, 2023 10:51 AM

Hello go.stu,


We understand you are trying to adjust your iPhone settings while you are listening to Maps directions and on a phone call. It seems you may want the Maps spoken directions to take priority when you have a phone call. You mention you'd like them to come through over "the speaker from maps rather than a prompt sound" on your iPhone speakers.


  • Are you using CarPlay with your vehicle?
  • Is your iPhone connected via Bluetooth to your vehicle otherwise?
  • Are you no longer hearing Maps directions when a call comes through?


You might check the settings within Settings > Maps > Spoken Directions to enable "Directions Pause Spoken Audio" and see if that accomplishes what you'd like.


Change settings for spoken directions in Maps on iPhone


Reply back with those details if that setting doesn't help and we'll provide additional guidance.


Take care.

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Jul 16, 2023 10:51 AM in response to go.stu

Hello go.stu,


We understand you are trying to adjust your iPhone settings while you are listening to Maps directions and on a phone call. It seems you may want the Maps spoken directions to take priority when you have a phone call. You mention you'd like them to come through over "the speaker from maps rather than a prompt sound" on your iPhone speakers.


  • Are you using CarPlay with your vehicle?
  • Is your iPhone connected via Bluetooth to your vehicle otherwise?
  • Are you no longer hearing Maps directions when a call comes through?


You might check the settings within Settings > Maps > Spoken Directions to enable "Directions Pause Spoken Audio" and see if that accomplishes what you'd like.


Change settings for spoken directions in Maps on iPhone


Reply back with those details if that setting doesn't help and we'll provide additional guidance.


Take care.

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map Directions spoken even when on a call

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