How to Configure Live Voicemail on iPhone

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
You will need
iPhone running iOS 17 or later, Active cellular plan

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Access your Phone settings

    Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Scroll down until you locate the Phone icon, then tap it to open the Phone preferences menu.

  2. 30 sec

    Locate the Live Voicemail menu

    Within the Phone settings screen, scroll to the section labeled Calls. Tap on Live Voicemail to view the feature toggles.

  3. 15 sec

    Enable the feature

    Ensure the toggle switch next to Live Voicemail is set to the On position. When active, the switch will display a green background.

    Note: If you are traveling internationally, Live Voicemail may incur roaming data charges depending on your carrier plan.
  4. 60 sec

    Observe the incoming call interface

    The next time you receive a call, let it ring without answering. The call will automatically be directed to Live Voicemail, and the transcription will appear in real-time on your Lock Screen.

  5. 15 sec

    Pick up the call

    If the transcription indicates you wish to speak to the caller, tap the Accept button on the screen while they are still leaving the message. This interrupts the voicemail and connects you to the caller immediately.

    Note: You can ignore or dismiss the call at any time by pressing the side button or locking the device.