Can no longer talk on my iPhone THRU my iMAC

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Can no longer talk on my iPhone THRU my iMAC

Whenever I would be working on my iMAC and have my iPhone nearby I could answer any incoming calls via my iMAC. In the last year that is no longer any option. What happened? Software is current on both my iPhone 12 and my iMAC. I feel that a software update (maybe a year ago...haven't been using the iMAC that much) changed how that function worked. It was a bluetooth option because I used it COUNTLESS times. Once in awhile it wouldn't work and I'd have to make sure my phone was synced to the iMAC via BT. It was a BIG help to run the phone thru my computer. Just using the speaker on my iPhone isn't the same. If the function is truly gone for some dumb reason it's pretty sad. Thanks for your help and/or reply.

iMac 27″, macOS 14.1

Posted on Mar 20, 2025 1:00 PM

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Mar 20, 2025 3:36 PM in response to video4you

Here is Apple's guidance for making and receiving iPhone calls on Mac: Make and receive phone calls on Mac or iPad - Apple Support

❝Make sure that your Mac, iPhone, and iPad meet the Continuity system requirements. Your devices must also be near each other and set up as follows:❞

The main points:

Each device is signed in with the same Apple Account.
Each device is signed in to FaceTime with the same Apple Account.
Each device has Wi-Fi turned on.
Each device is connected to the same network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
On your iPhone, go to Settings > Apps > Phone > Calls on Other Devices, then turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices.
On your iPad, go to Settings > Apps > FaceTime > Calls from iPhone, then turn on Calls from iPhone.
On your Mac, open the FaceTime app, choose FaceTime > Settings (or Preferences), then select Calls From iPhone.

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