Why does my iPad ring every time I get a phone call?

To stop your iPad or iPod touch from ringing every time your iPhone rings, head to Settings -> FaceTime, and turn off 'iPhone Cellular Calls'. That's it!Dec 6, 2014 read more

Apple introduced a new set of features called “Continuity” with iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite. According to Apple, Continuity is the next evolutionary step toward Apple’s goal of creating a seamless user experience between Macs, iPhones, iPads, and iPods. read more

In other words, an inbound phone call will ring not only your iPhone, but also any other iPad, iOS device, or Mac too if it’s running OS X Yosemite. While this feature can be convenient and make it much less likely that you’ll ever miss a phone call, it can also be a nuisance if you have a desk full of hardware that is all buzzing simultaneously. read more

That is, your iPad “rings” when you get a call on your iPhone if the iPhone is nearby. Apple calls this “Continuity” and it works immediately once all your devices are updated to iOS 8. If you have the same Apple ID and associated phone number on your iPad and iPhone, calls will show up on your tablet once the iPhone starts ringing. Your iPad becomes a speakerphone and you can handle the call from your iPad. read more