3 Easy Steps to Master FaceTime on Your iPad

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Introducing FaceTime on your iPad

FaceTime is a video calling app that lets you connect with friends and family face-to-face, even if you’re miles apart. It’s easy to use and works with both Wi-Fi and cellular data. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to set up FaceTime on your iPad and make your first call.

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3 Easy Steps to Master FaceTime on Your iPad

1. Open the FaceTime app.
2. Tap the Contacts tab and select the person you want to call.
3. Tap the Video button to start a FaceTime call.

Bonus tip:

You can also make a FaceTime call from the Lock screen. Just swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap the FaceTime icon.

How to Use FaceTime on iPad

Step 1: Make sure FaceTime is turned on

1. Open the Settings app on your iPad.
2. Tap FaceTime:
3. Make sure the FaceTime switch is turned on.

Step 2: Add contacts to your FaceTime list

1. Open the Contacts app on your iPad.
2. Tap the + button in the top right corner.
3. Enter the name or email address of the person you want to add.
4. Tap Add:

Step 3: Make a FaceTime call

1. Open the FaceTime app on your iPad.
2. Tap the Contacts tab.
3. Tap the name of the person you want to call.
4. Tap Video or Audio:

Step 4: Answer a FaceTime call

1. When you receive a FaceTime call, a banner will appear at the top of your screen.
2. Tap Answer to answer the call.
3. Tap Decline to decline the call.

Step 5: Use FaceTime features

While you’re on a FaceTime call, you can use a variety of features, including:

Audio:

Talk to the person you’re calling using audio only.

Video:

See the person you’re calling on your iPad’s screen.

Screen sharing:

Share your iPad’s screen with the person you’re calling.

Handoff:

Start a FaceTime call on your iPad and then continue the call on your Mac or iPhone.

FaceTime Live Photos:

Take a Live Photo of yourself and the person you’re calling.

Troubleshooting

If you’re having trouble using FaceTime, here are a few things you can try:

Make sure your iPad is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.
Make sure the person you’re trying to call is also using FaceTime.
Check your iPad’s date and time settings.
Restart your iPad.
Reset your iPad’s network settings.
Contact Apple Support for help.

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Katie Davies

Kate Davies is an senior writer at digitalHow, where she writes about wearables, technology, laptops, tablets, windows, security, televisions, and anything related to smart home technology. Her favorite pastime is riding a bike when she's not writing for a tech blog.