How to Use FaceTime on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

FaceTime on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

FaceTime is a popular video and audio calling feature available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, allowing you to connect with other Apple users. This guide will show you how to use FaceTime for making calls and staying connected with friends and family.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Ensure FaceTime is Enabled:
   • Go to ‘Settings’ > ‘FaceTime’ and ensure the feature is turned on.
2. Sign In with Your Apple ID:
   • Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted. You can use your phone number or email for FaceTime calls.
3. Open the FaceTime App:
   • Open the FaceTime app from your home screen.
4. Make a Call:
   • Tap the ‘+’ icon, enter the contact’s name, phone number, or email, and select either ‘Video’ or ‘Audio’ to start a call.
5. Join an Existing Call:
   • You can join a FaceTime call by tapping the notification or opening the FaceTime app and selecting the call.
6. Use Features During Calls:
   • During a call, you can mute, switch to the rear camera, add more people, or use effects.

Using FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch is a great way to stay connected with loved ones. With this guide, you can easily make and receive FaceTime calls and enjoy seamless communication with other Apple users.

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1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

• Make and answer calls using FaceTime on your Mac.
• Create, join, and manage Group Facetime calls.

Before We Begin:

• Have your Mac ready and connected to the internet.

2. Enable Facetime

To Enable FaceTime on your device:

1. Tap Settings.
   

1. Tap FaceTime.
   

1. Toggle Facetime on.
   

1. If you're using an iPhone, FaceTime automatically registers your phone number.
2. If you're using an iPad or iPod touch, or you wish to register your email address on your iPhone, go to Settings > FaceTime > Use your Apple ID for FaceTime, and sign in with your Apple ID.
   

3. Make a Call Using FaceTime

There are multiple ways to make a call using Facetime. To successfully place a FaceTime call, you will need the the telephone number or Apple ID email address of the party you wish to reach.

To place a FaceTime call from the app:

1. Open the Facetime App.
   

1. With the FaceTime app, you can place a call with both audio & video, or audio only. Select this using the Video and Audio buttons at the top of the app.
   

1. To place a call with the FaceTime app, you can either type in the telephone number or Apple ID of the person you want to Facetime with, or select an available contact from the list below.
   

To start FaceTime during a call:

1. Tap the Facetime button while on a call with someone.
   

Use FaceTime Audio with Call Waiting:

If your device uses iOS 8 or later, you will have access to Call Waiting during a FaceTime call. When another call comes in, whether it be a normal phone call or another FaceTime call, you will have options to:

• End the current call and accept the incoming call (1).
• Decline the incoming call by tapping Send to Voicemail (2).
• Accept the incoming call and put the current call on hold (3).