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This may be the same thing as what you call the whitelist, but in case it isn't: on iPhones, you can mark some contacts as "Emergency Bypass On." Even in silent

This may be the same thing as what you call the whitelist, but in case it isn't: on iPhones, you can mark some contacts as "Emergency Bypass On." Even in silent mode, you will always hear calls and texts from them. You can also choose sounds unique to that person. I have the bypass on for my fiancee, and I chose a pleasant, unobtrusive sound for her texts. I have found this works quite well.

caioariede 5y ago
Oh my, this is a really great suggestion. I never heard about the emergency bypass before. I'll check it out. Thank you
Brajeshwar 5y ago
This is brilliant. I was today years old learning this trick. I will still maintain a whitelist for in-laws, business partners, and others (limit of 20). However, I will add this to the core family (wife, daughters, and home). For those looking, check this out https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-turn-on-emergency-bypass-on-iphone-ipad/ https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-turn-on-emergency-bypass-o...
- dylan604 5y ago
  Great, now you've gone and ruined it for those looking for excuses! Sorry honey, my phone was on silent!
- gonehome 5y ago
  iOS also has a contacts only whitelist, you can set "Silence Unknown Callers" to On. It's great - my only feature request would be to allow an API for app access so things like door dash, uber, amazon, etc. could be optionally allowed through.
samatman 5y ago
Something I've found is that, in particular for calls, Apple isn't able to retain object permanence around contacts. If I assign a contact a custom ringtone, I expect all devices to know that, especially if they're going to do the insane Apple thing where every.single.device.I.own rings at the same time. I swear Apple thinks any call which hasn't been pre-selected for voicemail has world changing importance.
- metabagel 5y ago
  Great suggestion. Surprising Apple hasn’t implemented that. It’s alarming when both your phone and your computer start ringing. I freeze. I do the same thing when I’m on a call and the options pop up - “hold and accept”, “decline”, or “end and accept”. My brain locks up.
  - dmart 5y ago
    The best is when you try to pause your music on the computer before picking up your phone. Nope, while ringing this either does nothing (for phone calls) or picks up the call on the computer (FaceTime).

caioariede 5y ago

Oh my, this is a really great suggestion. I never heard about the emergency bypass before. I'll check it out. Thank you

Brajeshwar 5y ago

This is brilliant. I was today years old learning this trick. I will still maintain a whitelist for in-laws, business partners, and others (limit of 20). However, I will add this to the core family (wife, daughters, and home). For those looking, check this out https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-turn-on-emergency-bypass-on-iphone-ipad/ https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-turn-on-emergency-bypass-o...

dylan604 5y ago
Great, now you've gone and ruined it for those looking for excuses! Sorry honey, my phone was on silent!
gonehome 5y ago
iOS also has a contacts only whitelist, you can set "Silence Unknown Callers" to On. It's great - my only feature request would be to allow an API for app access so things like door dash, uber, amazon, etc. could be optionally allowed through.

samatman 5y ago

Something I've found is that, in particular for calls, Apple isn't able to retain object permanence around contacts. If I assign a contact a custom ringtone, I expect all devices to know that, especially if they're going to do the insane Apple thing where every.single.device.I.own rings at the same time. I swear Apple thinks any call which hasn't been pre-selected for voicemail has world changing importance.

metabagel 5y ago
Great suggestion. Surprising Apple hasn’t implemented that. It’s alarming when both your phone and your computer start ringing. I freeze. I do the same thing when I’m on a call and the options pop up - “hold and accept”, “decline”, or “end and accept”. My brain locks up.
- dmart 5y ago
  The best is when you try to pause your music on the computer before picking up your phone. Nope, while ringing this either does nothing (for phone calls) or picks up the call on the computer (FaceTime).