How to make and answer calls with AirPods 1 or AirPods 2

Sunday October 18, 2026 12:38 pm EAT by Tyler Stephen

With AirPods 1 or AirPods 2, you can make a call, answer or end a call, and even answer a second phone call while you put the first call on hold. With AirPods 2, if you set up Siri, you can answer or decline a call using your voice, too.

Make and answer calls with AirPods 1

Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Do one of the following:
- Make a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods to activate Siri and wait for a chime. Then make your request.
  
  You can also make a call on your device, such as in the FaceTime app or Phone app.
- Answer or end a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods.
  
  If you want to decline a call, use the controls on your device, or wait until the call goes to voicemail.
- Answer a second phone call: To put the first call on hold and answer the new one, double-tap either of your AirPods. To switch between calls, double-tap either of your AirPods.

Make and answer calls with AirPods 2

Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Do one of the following:
- Make a call: On an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular model), say “Hey Siri” and then say something like “Call Eliza’s mobile.” On an iPad without cellular, say something like “Make a FaceTime call.”
  
  You can set either of your AirPods to activate Siri with a double tap. See Change settings for AirPods or AirPods Pro.
  
  You can also make a call on your device, such as in the FaceTime app or Phone app.
- Answer or end a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods.
  
  If you want to decline a call, use the controls on your iPhone (or other device), or wait until it goes to voicemail. If you set up Siri, you can also answer or decline a call using your voice.
- Answer a second phone call: To put the first call on hold and answer the new one, double-tap either of your AirPods. To switch between calls, double-tap either of your AirPods.