FaceTime, Apple's video and audio calling technology, is one of the most exciting features available for iPhone and iPod touch. It's interesting to see someone you are talking to, not just to hear their voice - especially if it's someone you haven't seen for a long time or don't meet often..
To use FaceTime, you should:
- Have an iPhone 4 or higher, iPod touch 4th generation or higher, iPad 2 or higher
- Have a Mac running Mac OS X 10.6 or higher with FaceTime installed
- Access a Wi-Fi or LTE 3G / 4G network
Using FaceTime is pretty easy, but there are some things you need to know to use FaceTime on iPhone or iPod touch.
How to make a FaceTime call
1. First make sure FaceTime is enabled on your iPhone. You may have enabled it when you first set up your device..
If it doesn't or you're not sure, you need to tap the Settings app on your home screen. What you will do next depends on the iOS version of your device. In newer versions, swipe down to the FaceTime option and tap it. On some older iOS versions, swipe to Phone and tap it. Either way, when you're on the correct screen, make sure the FaceTime slider is set to On / Green.
2. On the screen, you should also make sure that you have a phone number, an email address, or both configured for use with FaceTime. To use an email, tap Use your Apple ID for FaceTime (on older versions, tap Add email and follow the instructions). Phone numbers are only present on iPhone and can only be numbers connected to your iPhone..
3. When FaceTime is launched, its calls can only work when the iPhone has been connected to a Wi-Fi network (phone companies have blocked FaceTime calls on their 3G cellular networks), but this is no longer the case. case. Now you can make FaceTime calls over Wi-Fi or LTE 3G / 4G. So, as long as you have a network connection, you can make a call. If possible, connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network before using FaceTime. Video chats require a lot of data and using Wi-Fi doesn't slam your monthly data limit.
4. Once you've met these requirements, there are two ways to use FaceTime with someone. First, you can just call it as you normally would, and then press the FaceTime button when it lights up after the call starts. You will be able to press the button only when calling FaceTime compatible devices.
5. Alternatively, you can browse your iPhone address book, the iOS built-in FaceTime app, or your Messages app. In any of these locations, find the person you want to call and tap their name. Next, tap the FaceTime button (it looks like a small camera) on the page of the person you want to contact, in your address book.
6. If you are using iOS 7 or higher, you have another option: a FaceTime Audio call. In this case, you can use FaceTime technology for a voice call, which saves you the use of your monthly cell phone minutes and sends your call to you through Apple's servers instead of the phone company. your phone. In that case, you'll see a phone icon next to the FaceTime menu further down their contact page where you'll get a FaceTime Audio pop-up menu. Type them in if you want to call that way.
7. Your FaceTime call will start as a regular call except your camera will turn on and you will see each other. The person you're calling will have the option to accept or decline your call by pressing an onscreen button (you'll have the same option if someone makes a FaceTime call to you).
If the person receiving the call accepts, FaceTime will send the video captured by your camera to your caller and vice versa. You and the person you are talking to will be visible on the screen at the same time.
8. End a FaceTime call by tapping the red End button at the bottom of the screen.
Note : FaceTime calls can only be made on FaceTime compatible devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac. This means FaceTime cannot be used on Android or Windows devices.
If the FaceTime icon has a question mark when you call, or if it doesn't light up, the person you're calling might not be able to accept FaceTime calls.
