To FaceTime, you must be connected to a cellular network service on your phone and have an internet connection. The most important factor is having a reliable internet connection.
Steps to Connect to a Wi-Fi on Your IPhone
- Open the Settings app and select Wi-Fi.
- Type in your network’s name and password and tap on Connect.
- If you’re using an iPhone 4 or later, you’ll see a list of networks available to connect to, including your current network and any networks that are connected to it through Bluetooth or AirPlay.
- Tap on the network you want to connect to and then tap on Connect.
From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks. Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join. Before you can join the network, you might be asked to enter the network’s password or agree to terms and conditions.
You can tell if you have connected to the Wi-Fi by checking your network status.
If you tried to connect to a Wi-Fi network with a blue check-mark, your phone likely connected successfully.
Steps to Turn on FaceTime on Your IPhone
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on FaceTime.
- Under “FaceTime” tap on the switch next to “On.”
- You will now be able to use FaceTime by pressing the green button on your iPhone’s screen when you want to call someone or answer a call from someone else. ..
Open Settings.Select FaceTime.Click on Use Your Apple ID for FaceTime.Enter your Apple ID and password to sign in ..
If you’re using FaceTime on your Apple device, you can sign in with your Apple ID to use the app.
Steps to Make a Facetime Video Call on Your IPhone
To place a FaceTime call, you must have the phone number or registered email address of the person you want to call.
- Open FaceTime and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Call someone you want to call on FaceTime.
- Click the Call button on the main screen and enter their phone number.
- Click the Call button on the other person’s phone to start a video call.
Open the FaceTime app, click on the plus sign on the top right corner of your phone display, which will show New FaceTime. Input the person’s phone number or email address, you can also choose the phone number or email address from your contact list by click on the plus sign you see at the end of the space provided for you to input phone number/email address. Alternatively, if you have the person’s phone number or email address on saved on your contact list, you can start typing the name with which you saved it, and you will see the name appear on your screen, then you can tap it.After you have successfully selected the phone number or email address of the person you want to place a call to, tap on the video icon on the lower part of your screen.
To place a video call to the contact of your choice, follow these steps:
- Log in to your account and click on the “My Account” link in the top left corner of the screen.
- In the “Phone Number” field, enter the phone number you would like to call.
- Click on the “Call Now” button and wait for someone to answer your call.
Steps to Make a Facetime Audio Call on Your IPhone
To make a FaceTime audio call, you will need to have an iPhone or iPad with FaceTime installed, and an Apple account. You will also need to have an audio cable connected to your device. The steps involved in making a FaceTime audio call are quite similar to those involved in making a FaceTime video call. The prerequisites are the same, so you should be able to follow these steps without any trouble:
Open FaceTime on your device.
Log in with your Apple account.
On the main screen of FaceTime, click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen and select “Create Call.”
Enter a name for your call and click on “Create.”
On the next screen, you will be asked if you want to use speakerphone or microphone for your call. If you choose speakerphone, you will need to plug in your microphone and press “Call.” If you choose microphone, you will need to plug in your phone’s mic and press “Call.”
Click on “Confirm Call” and wait for the call to start up.
Open the FaceTime app on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap the phone number or email address of the person you want to call.
If they’re already in a FaceTime call, tap the blue button in the top left corner of the screen to end that call and join the new one.
If they’re not currently in a FaceTime call, tap the green button in the top left corner of the screen to start a new one with them.
When you’re both ready, tap the microphone icon in the bottom right corner of your screen and say your name or message. ..
Open the FaceTime app, click on the plus sign on the top right corner of your phone display, which will show New FaceTime. Type in the phone number or email address of the person who you want to call, you can also choose the phone number or email address from your contact list by click on the plus sign you see at the end of the space provided for you to type in phone number/email address. On the other hand, if the phone number or email address of the person you want to call is saved on your contact list, it will appear on your screen once you start typing the name with which you saved it, then you can click on it. When you have successfully selected the phone number or email address of the person you want to make an audio call with, tap on the audio icon on the lower part of your screen.
Congratulations on placing a FaceTime audio call! Enjoy your call!
Conclusion
Apple has released a guide on how to make a FaceTime audio/video call using an iPhone or iPad. The most important factor is to be connected to an internet connection, as without one you will not be able to make a call.