Ever been interrupted by a random WhatsApp call, breaking your concentration or disrupting your day? You're not alone. Thankfully, WhatsApp offers a feature to silence calls from unknown numbers, letting you focus on the calls that matter. Silencing unknown callers doesn't block them. You can still receive messages from these contacts. Here's how to enable it and why it's important:
How to Silence Unknown Callers on WhatsApp:
The process is similar for both Android and iPhone users:
- Open WhatsApp.
- Tap on the three dots in the top right corner (Android) or Settings tab in the bottom right corner (iPhone).
- Navigate to Settings.
- Go to Account (Android) or Privacy (iPhone).
- Select Calls.
- Toggle on the switch for Silence Unknown Calls.
Why Silencing Unknown Callers is Important:
There are several benefits to enabling this feature:
- No more unexpected calls from unknown numbers disrupting your workflow or personal time.
- Protects you from potential spam calls or unwanted solicitations.
- Provides a sense of control over your incoming calls, allowing you to decide which calls to answer.
- Helps you prioritize calls from friends, family, and important contacts.
What Happens When You Silence Unknown Calls:
- When someone you don't have saved in your contacts calls you, your phone won't ring.
- The call will still show up in your Calls tab with a notification indicating it was a silenced call.
- You can still choose to return the missed call if it appears to be important.