How to Make iPhone Announce Caller’s Name and Number in iOS 10

Since Apple called iOS 10 the biggest release of iOS ever, many users updated their iPhone/iPad the first time to experience the new operating system. There are around 100 new and cool features in iOS 10, which indeed make the iPhone more enjoyable than ever before.

We have already talked about some features like bubble effects of iMessage, Reduce White Point in the previous tips, and here we will tell you what is Announce Calls in iOS 10 and how to enable/disable it. Let’s get it on.

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What is Announce Calls in iOS 10

In iOS 10, Apple has made it possible to use Siri to announce caller’s name or number, which is designed for Phone app on your iPhone. When you turn it on, Siri will announce who is calling based on your contacts. It will announce the caller’s name or number if it is in your contacts list. And if the caller isn’t in your contacts, it will tell you an unknown number is calling you.

Apparently, it is very helpful when you can’t pick up your iPhone to find out who’s calling. One important thing you should know: it will not work when your iPhone is in Silent or Vibrate mode. Now read the next part to see how to turn Announce Calls on.

How to Make iPhone Announce Caller’s Name & Number in iOS 10

Step 1. Go to Settings app > Scroll down and choose Phone.

Step 2. Tap on Announce Calls > Choose one option you prefer.

Always: It will announce caller’s name in any case.

Headphone & Car: It will announce caller’s name when you are using headphones or in a car.

Headphones Only: It will announce calls when you have headphones plugged in.

If you want to turn Announce Caller off, you can choose Never option. Then it will prevent your iPhone from speaking caller’s name.

The Bottom Line

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