These days, our phones are rarely more than an arms-length away. But sometimes, it can be hard to answer them. After all, you can’t be available ALL the time! Show
Instead of letting those missed calls go astray, it’s convenient to send them to your voicemail. That way, callers can leave a message, and you can identify who called. Setting up voicemail on your iPhone is easy. It only takes a few minutes, saving wasted time and opportunities later. This quick guide will show you how to:
By mastering voicemail on your iPhone, you’ll be confident that when you next pick up your device, you won’t have missed anything important. So, let’s get started! How to setup Visual Voicemail on iPhoneThe first thing you’ll need to do when setting up your voicemail messaging is to check whether your service provider is compatible with Apple’s Visual Voicemail service. Visual Voicemail is part of the Phone app that shipped with your iPhone. The software allows you to see a complete list of all your voicemails and callers without needing to dial a number to access the inbox provided by your carrier. Not all carriers support the service. So, if yours doesn’t, you’ll need to dial into your provider to access your voicemail instead. But, if you’re one of the majority who can use Visual Voicemail, all your messages will appear directly on your phone in a visual form, similar to how your view your email. You’ll be able to see who each message is from, how long it is, and what time the caller left it—all without dialing into an external service or navigating using a numeric keypad. So, let’s get it working! How to turn on Visual Voicemail on your iPhone:
How to Recording a Custom GreetingNow, you might want to record a personalized voicemail message. To do that:
How to change the voicemail password on iPhoneIf you need to reset your voicemail password at any time, take the following steps:
Playing back your voicemail messagesOnce you begin receiving voicemails, you can check the voicemail on your iPhone using Visual Voicemail, much the same way you would when you access your email.
Each message will display with the following controls:
Using Siri to access your voicemail messagesYou can use voice commands and Siri to request support with your voicemail. For example, by using the ‘Hey Siri’ command, it’s possible to ask things like: ‘Hey, Siri, do I have any new voicemail?’ Or, you can request that Siri play voicemails from a specific user. To do so, say: ‘Hey Siri, play voicemail messages from (insert contact name).’ Using Siri in this way will enable you to quickly access your voicemail messages even when you cannot use your hands. How to save/share your voicemail messages on iPhoneSaving and sharing a voicemail on iPhone is incredibly easy:
Why is voicemail not working on my iPhone?Check the following settings to diagnose the problem: Fix 1: Empty your voicemail inbox.Your inbox may be full, preventing further messages from reaching you. To rectify this:
Fix 2: Check your carrier settings for a pending update.
Fix 3: Make sure your phone is receiving a carrier signal.
Fix 4: Toggle On/Off Airplane Mode.
Fix 5: Turn Call Forwarding off.
Fix 6: Enable WiFi Calling.It’s possible your voicemail is not working because you are in an area with poor signal coverage. You can boost your signal by enabling Wi-Fi Calling and telling your iPhone to connect to any available Wi-Fi. This action will improve your call quality AND allow your voicemail to download if you’re in an area with a poor connection.
Fix 7: Change your voicemail password.In some circumstances, changing your voicemail login password can resolve the issue of being unable to download your voice mail. To do this, follow the guide earlier in this article. Fix 8: Reset Network Settings
FAQsWhere is voicemail on my iPhone?The voicemail app is accessed from within the ‘Phone’ app. Follow the setup guide above. How do I activate voicemail on my iPhone?To activate voicemail on your iPhone:
How do I set up voicemail from another phone?If you’re seeking to transfer your voicemails from a previous phone, save the individual voicemails on that device to a secure storage location. If you simply want to access your voicemails while using another phone, follow the process below:
How many voicemails can I have?The standard limit for voicemails is 40 messages. This limit is not imposed by Apple but by the carriers. To free up space for additional messages, delete or save messages in your voicemail inbox. ConclusionWe hope this guide has helped you understand the basics of using voicemail on your iPhone. Before you go, why not check out Notta’s free Chrome extension. It’s a great way to capture transcripts of all your online videos, courses, and podcasts and get the most out of all your conversations! How do I record a outgoing message?Record a new greeting. Open the Google Voice app .. At the top left, tap Menu. Settings.. In the Voicemail section, tap Voicemail greeting.. Tap Record a greeting.. Tap Record .. Record your greeting and when you're done, tap Stop .. Choose what you want to do with the recording: To listen to the recording, tap Play. .. Why can't I change my voicemail greeting on my iPhone?If you persistently can't save your greeting, you may need to reset your phone's network settings. The iPhone needs to access your network's data connection to save changes to your voice mail configuration, and if it can't connect to 3G or 4G, it won't save the changes.
How do I set up a new voicemail?New voicemail and password setup. From your wireless phone, press and hold 1 or the Voicemail key.. Select your language preference.. Create a 7 to 15-digit password.. Select your preferred greeting.. Listen to the brief voicemail tutorial.. How do I set my iPhone voicemail to say voicemail?Phone app.
Select the Voicemail tab, then select Call Voicemail. Note: Alternatively, you can set up voicemail by selecting the Phone app then pressing and holding the 1 key. If prompted, enter your voicemail password, then follow the prompts to set up your voicemail.
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