Discover how to implement call blocking on any phone in six simple steps or less, whether it’s an iPhone, Android, Pixel, or landline. Consumers receive more than 1 billion robocalls every month. These automatic dialers bombard people with telemarketing pitches or fraudulent and scammy offers to dupe them out of money.
To block a specific number on an iPhone, follow these steps:
To silence unknown spam calls, go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification and turn on Silence Junk Callers.
To block a number on a Samsung device, follow these steps:
To block a number on a Pixel phone, follow these steps:
Call blocking apps add an extra layer of protection against unwanted calls. Some popular call-blocking apps include RoboKiller and Nomorobo. These apps use various methods to identify and block calls, including comparing against crowdsourced databases and analyzing call patterns to identify likely spam numbers.
Devices like the CPR Call Blocker and Digitone Call Blocker connect to your phone line and use technology to identify and block spam numbers. Setup depends on the brand and model, but it generally involves attaching the device to your phone and programming it as needed.