How to manage calls when multiple Bluetooth devices are connected

Last Update date : Jun 22. 2022

Your Galaxy phone can be paired with multiple devices at the same time. You can select which of your connected devices has priority over the others, and switch between your paired devices to use them for certain tasks. Learn how to manage an incoming call, audio and more with multiple devices connected to your phone via Bluetooth below. 

View of a Galaxy Watch, a S22 smartphone and Galaxy Buds.

With multiple connected devices to your phone via Bluetooth, the last device to be connected will be the default one to answer calls.

However, you can switch between your connected devices during a call between your headset, Galaxy Watch and more.

Call screen of a smartphone with the Bluetooth icon highlighted. Call screen of a smartphone with the Bluetooth icon highlighted.

During a call, tap the Bluetooth icon.

View of the call screen of a smartphone with the Bluetooth icon deactivated. View of the call screen of a smartphone with the Bluetooth icon deactivated.

Now, the Bluetooth option is deactivated and you will hear the audio through your phone.

Please note: Bluetooth function will be reactivated when the call is finished.

View of a call screen of a smartphone with arrow below the Bluetooth icon highlighted. View of a call screen of a smartphone with arrow below the Bluetooth icon highlighted.

Step 1. Tap the right arrow below the Bluetooth icon.

View of the “Select Bluetooth device” pop-up menu of a smartphone with the “Galaxy Buds2” option highlighted. View of the “Select Bluetooth device” pop-up menu of a smartphone with the “Galaxy Buds2” option highlighted.

Step 2. Tap the device you want to switch to.

If your phone is paired with multiple Bluetooth devices, you can receive calls from these devices, not only from your phone.

1 Through your car:
Example view of how to answer an incoming call in your car with the answer button highlighted.

Press the answer button.

2 Through your Bluetooth earphones:
Example view of a headset in an ear with a finger double pressing the action button.

Double press the action button of your headset.

3 Through your Galaxy phone:
View of an incoming call in an S22 smartphone with a press and swipe right gesture in the answer button.

Press the answer button and swipe right. 

4 Through your Galaxy Watch:
View of an incoming call in a Galaxy Watch with a press and swipe right gesture in the answer button.

Press the answer button and swipe up.

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