To record a phone call on an iPhone, follow these steps based on the native call recording feature introduced with iOS 18.1:
Requirements
- Your iPhone must be running iOS 18.1 or later.
- Supported iPhone models include iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), iPhone X and newer models up to the latest iPhone 16 series.
- The feature may not be available in all regions due to legal restrictions.
- Both parties on the call will be notified automatically when recording starts for privacy compliance.
How to Record a Call on iPhone with iOS 18.1+
- Open the Phone app and start or answer a call.
- During the call, tap the new recording icon located in the upper-left corner of the call screen.
- The call recording will start automatically, and both you and the other party will hear a notification that the call is being recorded.
- To stop recording, tap the recording icon again or simply end the call.
- After the call ends, a notification from the Notes app will appear. Tap it to access the audio recording and its transcript.
Accessing Recordings and Transcripts
- Recorded calls are saved in the Notes app under a folder named "Call Recordings."
- You can play back the audio, read and search the transcript, copy parts of the text, or share the recording.
- Transcriptions support multiple languages including English (US), Spanish (Mexico), Korean, and Mandarin Chinese.
Alternative Methods (for older iOS versions or unsupported devices)
- Use a second device to record the call on speakerphone via the Voice Memos app.
- Use third-party call recording apps like Rev Call Recorder (note: some apps may have limitations such as only working with U.S. numbers).
This native feature simplifies call recording on iPhone without needing third- party apps or complicated workarounds