How to Take a phone call on your set-top box with tvOS 26

You can take a phone call on your Apple TV set-top box using tvOS 26. Here’s how:

Step 1: Set Up on Your Apple TV 

1. Go to Settings on your Apple TV.
2. Navigate to Profiles & Accounts and select your user profile.
3. Turn on the toggle for Show Incoming Calls. 

Step 2: Set Up on Your iPhone 

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Apps > Phone > Calls on Other Devices.
2. Ensure Allow Calls on Other Devices and Call Notifications are turned on for your Apple TV. 

Step 3: Answering the Call 

1. When an iPhone call comes in, a notification will appear on your TV screen.
2. Press the Menu/Back button (the circular grey one) on your Siri Remote to open the options.
3. Select Accept to take the call.
4. Audio: If you have HomePods connected to your Apple TV, the call uses their microphones and speakers; otherwise, it uses your iPhone. 

Notes 

• This feature mirrors your regular iPhone calls, not just FaceTime calls.
• You can also answer FaceTime calls directly on Apple TV by selecting the FaceTime app and connecting your device, but the above steps are for standard phone calls.