In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue wherein the Bluetooth headset doesn’t ring on call when the phone is in silent mode. A few users have recently voiced their concern that if they have their Bluetooth earphones connected to their Pixel device and the latter is set to vibrate, then they don’t hear any ring on their earphones when an incoming call arrives. As a result of which, they end up missing important alerts. If you are also facing a similar issue, then this guide will help you out. Follow along for the fixes.
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Fix Bluetooth headset doesn’t ring on call when phone is on silent
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Enable “Announce Caller ID”
First off, you could consider enabling the Announce caller ID wherein your device will read out the name and number of the caller on your earphones. However, this feature has a limitation- it will only announce the details of those callers which are saved in your contacts [well, at least something is better than nothing]. So on that note, here’s how you could enable this feature:
- Launch the Google Phone app, tap on the overflow icon at the top-right, and select Settings.
- Then go to Caller ID Announcement > Announce Caller ID > Only when using a headset.
FIX 2: Toggle Bluetooth Audio Settings
next up, you should consider disabling and then re-enabling your Bluetooth headset’s call and audio settings. This will refresh the said settings and could well rectify the issue that we are currently dealing with. So give it a try using the below-listed steps and then check out the results.
- Head over to Settings > Connected Devices and tap on the settings icon next to your Bluetooth headset.
- Then disable the toggle next to Phone Calls, Media Audio, and Contacts and call history sharing.
- Now wait for a few seconds, then re-enable all these toggles and check out the results.
That’s it. These were the two different methods that should help you fix the issue of the Bluetooth headset doesn’t ring on call when the phone is set on silent. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
Paul
Got a Pixel 7 and these settings don’t work with BT hearing aids. When phone is set to silent, caller ID is not announced and it doesn’t ring through the BT speakers