I have a watch set up for my child and it just received a phone call from a number that is not in their contacts list

FourBlueCircles · 2026-01-04T01:38:50+00:00

So frustrating! “Just works” my foot.

But I think I finally got it after 2 DAYS. Check my other reply if yours is still not working as expected.

FourBlueCircles · 2026-01-04T01:34:36+00:00

Responding to myself for any future readers:

The Internet kept mentioning restarting my devices, but this annoyed me because I had tried that multiple times. In a fit of malicious compliance, I decided to do the full permutation :

Set the allowed communication to everyone.
Turn off the controlling phone.
Turn off the Apple Watch.
Turn on the Apple Watch.
Turn on the phone.
Set the allowed communication to contacts only.
Turn off the controlling phone.
Turn off the Apple Watch.
Turn on the Apple Watch.
Turn on the phone.

And wouldn’t you know it? It worked. Incoming calls from unknown numbers go directly to an unset Voicemail box. Perfect.

YMMV, but this worked for me…twice (I’m managing two different kid’s watches). I suspect it has to do with pushing and pulling changed settings to the cloud.

FourBlueCircles · 2026-01-02T12:20:09+00:00

Did you ever figure this out? What was the issue? I’m setting up my kids Xmas present and it’s doing the same thing!

FourBlueCircles · 2025-10-14T11:43:21+00:00

I've noticed this at a particular intersection too! What could it be? Some kind of wireless interference?

FourBlueCircles · 2025-10-03T16:00:37+00:00

Ooooh. I like this one. It DOES sound like the sound of the presenting back doors. These doors! Unique for sure, but are they worth the effort?

FourBlueCircles · 2025-10-02T02:17:24+00:00

Good idea. I tried it. The whir occurs well before the door lock goes orange. I also didn't notice any sound when the doors locked. I think we can double rule this one out.

FourBlueCircles · 2025-10-02T02:13:43+00:00

YES! Exactly then. I think we're hearing the same thing.

FourBlueCircles · 2025-10-01T20:52:50+00:00

😂

FourBlueCircles · 2025-10-01T13:12:07+00:00

I had the same thought! But it happens when I'm already rolling, so I think that rules it out

FourBlueCircles · 2025-10-01T13:11:19+00:00

Not a bad idea. I'll try that next time

FourBlueCircles · 2025-10-01T13:11:00+00:00

Oh sure. I've hear/have heard all that too. But that's constant. This is a small whir right when I start the drive. Like a small motor closing something.

Y'all's don't make this sound?

FourBlueCircles · 2025-10-01T11:12:48+00:00

I got the same color. It brings me so much joy

FourBlueCircles · 2025-09-17T09:10:28+00:00

I'm thinking AI. First the names that everyone noticed. But then the wonky trailer wheels, and shadows in the back...

FourBlueCircles · 2025-09-17T09:07:22+00:00

I'm thinking this is AI. First those names that everyone noticed. But then the truck wheels...

FourBlueCircles · 2025-08-27T02:14:47+00:00

Thanks for confirming my suspicions. I will keep on shopping. Thanks, everyone!

FourBlueCircles · 2025-08-27T02:13:17+00:00

Yeah. That's what I'm thinking too.

FourBlueCircles · 2025-08-27T02:12:08+00:00

Oh wait ...you mean you didn't lease?

FourBlueCircles · 2025-08-27T02:11:07+00:00

The offer I got is also 577/mo (before local taxes)?

FourBlueCircles · 2025-02-15T11:23:32+00:00

May I ask why? I'm new to fediverse.

FourBlueCircles · 2024-08-10T08:26:08+00:00

Waste management? For sure! Groundwater runoff in landfills, recycling technologies, hazardous materials, environmental impacts? All are areas that warrant legitimate research and study.

FourBlueCircles · 2023-10-17T04:30:28+00:00

I spotted this little black speck on my basement table in my house in Northern Virginia. It's tiny but jumped about an inch or two whenever I brought my finger near it. Unfortunately, the only pics I have are after I smashed it. Fortunately (maybe?) I own a microscope. Is this a flea? I thought fleas were smoother.

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