Silence of the iPad: How to Stop Your Tablet From Ringing Like a Crazed Belltower
Ah, the iPad. A haven for movies, games, and questionable internet searches while pretending to work (we've all been there). But there's one thing that can shatter the tranquility of your iPad oasis: the jarring ringtone of an incoming iPhone call.
Fear not, fellow iPeople! There are ways to silence the iPad symphony when your phone decides to serenade the world.
Option 1: The Ninja Approach (Silent but Deadly)
For those who crave ultimate silence, there's the nuclear option: muting your iPad entirely.
- Swipe down from the top right corner to open Control Center.
- Look for the bell icon. If it's orange, you're good to go! If not, tap it to ensure blissful silence.
Downside: This mutes all iPad sounds, including notifications, alarms, and that weird clicking noise you can't explain.
Option 2: The Selective Silencer (For the Strategist)
Want to silence calls but keep those sweet, sweet notification pings? This is your jam.
- Head over to Settings.
- Tap on Phone.
- Scroll down and find the "Calls on Other Devices" section.
- Turn off the toggle to make your iPad politely decline the ringing responsibility.
Bonus points: You can choose which Apple devices ring alongside your iPhone. Maybe your Mac can join the silent party too?
Option 3: The Temporary Truce (For the Forgetful)
Let's be honest, sometimes we all forget to unmute things. If you need a quick fix, Do Not Disturb is your knight in shining armor.
- Swipe down from the top right corner (again, we're getting good at this).
- Tap on Focus.
- Choose Do Not Disturb.
This will silence calls, notifications, and even prying eyes who might see your questionable browsing history on the lock screen. Just remember to turn it off later, unless you actually enjoy living life on silent.
Pro Tip: Schedule Do Not Disturb for specific times if you know you'll be in a meeting or need some focused iPad time.
FAQ: The Rings Must Be Destroyed (But Not Really)
How to silence all sounds on iPad?
Swipe down from the top right corner and tap the bell icon in Control Center.
How to stop calls from ringing on iPad but keep notifications?
Go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices and turn off the toggle.
How to temporarily silence iPad calls and notifications?
Swipe down from the top right corner and tap Focus, then Do Not Disturb.
How to make my iPad vibrate instead of ring?
Unfortunately, iPads don't vibrate for calls.
How to choose a different ringtone for my iPad?
iPads don't have ringtones for calls, but you can change notification sounds in Settings > Sounds.
Now go forth and conquer the noisy world, with a silent iPad by your side (or, you know, just unmute it responsibly).
