Where Are iPhone Call Screening Settings?
iPhone Call Screening settings and screened call transcripts location in Phone.
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Call Screening answers unknown callers with an assistant that asks their reason. You watch the live transcript and pick up or decline. Settings live under Phone with silence options.
Transcripts persist in Recents per call. There is no separate screening folder. Pair with Silence Unknown Callers to keep the flow quiet. Carrier support varies by region.
Where iOS stores this, by platform
Settings > Apps > Phone > Screen Unknown Callers
Screening toggles and silence rules live here. Transcripts persist in Recents per call. Answer mid screening to take it live.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn Call Screening on?
Open Settings, Apps, Phone and enable Ask Reason for Calling under Screen Unknown Callers. Unknown numbers hear the assistant while your phone stays silent.
Where are screened call transcripts?
Declined screened calls leave transcripts in Recents like Live Voicemail. Answered ones join normally. Transcripts persist per call for review.
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