How do you FaceTime for the first time?

In the FaceTime app, tap New FaceTime and type the person's phone number or email address. Tap the number or address, then tap the Audio button or FaceTime. If you have the person's phone number or email address saved in your Contacts,3 you can start typing their name and tap the name when it appears.
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How do you set up FaceTime?

You can join a FaceTime call on an Android or PC by clicking a link sent to you by someone with an Apple device. The person with the Apple device needs to be running at least iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS 12 Monterey. Once you get the FaceTime link, you'll open it in your Android or PC's web browser.
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How do you answer a FaceTime call?

Steps. Answer your incoming FaceTime call. Click the Answer button to pick up the call. Note that unless you receive a FaceTime Audio call, you will always answer with the camera on.
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Does FaceTime show your face before you answer?

Under Some Circumstances, You Can See Someone On FaceTime Before They Answer. In BuzzFeed's subsequent recreation, the caller could view the other phone's front-facing camera footage after pressing the volume-down button. But, if the person had "Do Not Disturb" enabled, the caller could not access the recipient mic.
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How do I accept a FaceTime request?

Receiving a FaceTime Call:
  1. When a FaceTime call is being received, select the green Accept button. In Call Features:
  2. During a FaceTime Call the following buttons are available: Ending a FaceTime Call:
  3. To end a call, select the red circle end button. Further Guidance: ...
  4. • FaceTime: iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. • Facetime: MacOS.
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Do you need a phone number for FaceTime?

To make a FaceTime call, you need the person's phone number or registered email address. There are a few ways to make a FaceTime call: 1. In the FaceTime app tap the plus button and type the person's phone number or email address.
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How do I receive FaceTime calls on my iPhone?

Receive a FaceTime call

When a FaceTime call comes in, tap any of the following: Take the call: Drag the slider or tap Accept. Decline the call: Tap Decline. Set a reminder to call back: Tap Remind Me.
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How do you FaceTime for the first time on iPad?

Set up FaceTime on iPad
  1. Go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn on FaceTime.
  2. Do any of the following: Set up your account for FaceTime calls: Tap Use your Apple ID for FaceTime, then tap Sign In. Note: If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one—see Manage Apple ID settings on iPad.
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Do you need a phone number to FaceTime on iPad?

All you need is a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G connection (if your device has a data plan). You don't even need to know someone's phone number to make the call, as FaceTime can use an email address instead, so long as the recipient has the feature turned on.
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Does FaceTime cost money?

FaceTime is free but requires Wi-Fi or Cellular/3G/4G/LTE (This may cost money from your carrier) for use. It doesn't always require WiFi. Some cellular carriers allow facetime over cellular data.
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Why can't I answer a FaceTime call on my iPhone?

Helpful answers

It sounds like you're having trouble with FaceTime. I'm happy to help. If you haven't already, I suggest turning FaceTime off by tapping Settings > FaceTime and toggling it off. Once you've done so, restart your device, enable FaceTime, and test the issue again.
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Do I need an email address for FaceTime?

To call someone using FaceTime, you need their phone number or email address.
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How do I find my FaceTime number?

How to find your FaceTime phone number on the iPad
  1. Start the Settings app.
  2. Tap "FaceTime."
  3. In the section called "You can be reached by FaceTime at," you should see a list of ways people can reach you, including email addresses and your iPhone's phone number.
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Does FaceTime use phone number or email address?

To make a FaceTime call, you need the person's phone number or registered email address. There are a few ways to make a FaceTime call: In the FaceTime app, tap New FaceTime and type the person's phone number or email address. Tap the number or address, then tap the Audio button or FaceTime.
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Is FaceTime free on Wi-Fi?

Facetime is totally FREE if using your home WiFi.
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Can you FaceTime without an Apple ID?

What you need to make FaceTime calls. If you don't have an Apple ID, go to the Apple ID account website to sign up for one for free.
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Do you need iPhone for FaceTime?

You won't be needing an iPhone, iPad or Mac to join a FaceTime video call. In what is widely regarded as Apple's answer to Zoom video calls, the software behemoth has enabled people with Android phones and Windows laptops to participate in FaceTime calls – no iPhone required.
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Why can't I see someone on FaceTime?

The most common reason for the FaceTime button not showing is your device's settings. To solve this, navigate to Settings, and make sure the app is activated. If it's activated and still not working, try toggling it Off, and then On again.
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Why can't I FaceTime a contact?

FaceTime may also show up unavailable for these reasons: The recipient's phone is turned off or set to Do Not Disturb. The recipient is on another FaceTime call or failed to answer your call after several rings. The recipient doesn't have the app enabled on their device.
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How do I activate FaceTime and iMessage?

In your device's Settings app, you can toggle iMessage and FaceTime on or off. Usually you'll use these toggles to turn the services off, but you can also use them to refresh your connection to Apple's servers.
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Who pays for a FaceTime call?

You have to pay because you are using your carrier network to make a FaceTime call. Wi-Fi is free, so the caller does not have to pay. If you are using 3G, your cellular data allowance will be used.
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How much does FaceTime cost per minute?

All replies. It does not cost anything. 0.001¢ a minute.
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What does it mean to FaceTime someone?

also FaceTime. 1. uncountable noun. Face-time is time that you spend talking directly to someone, rather than talking by phone or email.
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How do I answer a video call on my iPad?

Receive a call: Swipe or tap the notification to answer or ignore the call.
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