Unable to Generate call on Watch OS 2

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pdarvs OP

Created Jun ’15

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NSString *phoneNumberString = @"tel:1234567891";

NSURL *phoneURL = [NSURL URLWithString:phoneNumberString];

[[WKExtension sharedExtension]openSystemURL:phoneURL];

This is the code I'm using to try to generate a phone call on the watch. I am unable to debug when using the device and It's not possible to generate a call on the simulator, but I do hit the breakpoint on the simulator. I don't see what is wrong. Can anyone see a problem or help? Thanks.

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Answer 1

mitiosmatt OP

Jul ’15

I am having the same issue. The apple docs specifically say it should work:

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Answer 2

mitiosmatt OP

Jul ’15

"Use this method to initiate phone calls or send messages. The URL you open is sent to the appropriate system app for handling, at which point the user can choose whether to continue the operation."

https://developer.apple.com/library/prerelease/watchos/documentation/WatchKit/Reference/WKExtension_class/#//apple_ref/occ/instp/WKExtension/delegate

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Answer 3

tom_witkin OP

Jul ’15

The Phone app isn't available in the Watch simulator, so the API will not funciton there. In addition, there's a known issue where using this API to start a phone call also isn't working on device. Feel free to file an additional bug report, though, at bugreport.apple.com.

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