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FaceTime calls are different from regular phone calls. But the cost depends on whether you use Wi-Fi or Cellular Data to make the call. Is FaceTime Free?įaceTime is free to use. You can make an audio call or video call using FaceTime. If the person is already in your contacts, you can simply type his/her name and tap the name when it appears on the screen. In fact, the term “FaceTiming” someone became an alternative for video calling. You can use his/her mobile number or registered email ID to make a FaceTime Call. Alternatively, you can use your email ID (Apple ID) to register with FaceTime.īefore making a FaceTime call, the first thing you need to make sure is that the other person also has an iPhone and is registered with FaceTime. You can also use the built-in FaceTime on your iPhone.įor iPhone users with a valid phone number, FaceTime registers your phone number automatically. To register with FaceTime, go to Settings on your iPhone and go to FaceTime. But you have to register to start using FaceTime. How to Use FaceTime?Īs we mentioned before, FaceTime comes pre-installed on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.

You need later versions of iOS for additional features (audio calls, group calls, etc.). IPhones with iOS 4 or later and Mac Computers with macOS X 10.6.6 or later can make FaceTime calls. This means you need an Apple device to make a FaceTime Call. But even then, FaceTime is not interoperable on other devices. If you are using FaceTime over cellular data (3G or 4G LTE), then you can get away with low data consumption for audio calls.Īpple developed FaceTime protocol using a bunch of open standards. This uses significantly less data than FaceTime Video calls. Starting with iOS 7, FaceTime allowed audio-only calls which are similar to other VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls. But starting with iOS 12, you can make group video calls using FaceTime with up to 32 participants.Īnother major feature / update from Apple was FaceTime Audio-only calls. Until iOS 12, FaceTime did not support group calls. With iOS 6, Apple allowed users to make FaceTime calls over the cellular network as well. What can you do with FaceTime? It lets iPhone users to make one-on-one video calls to other iPhone users over Wi-Fi. It is available on all iPhones, iPads, and Mac Computers. FaceTime is a free video calling application from Apple.