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Apple iPad
Use FaceTime

2026-10-15 04:52:05.582

Apple iPad
Use FaceTime

Learning to use FaceTime® lets you easily connect with friends and family via video or audio calls. It's a convenient way to stay in touch directly from your Apple® iPad®.

Before you begin

The FaceTime app must be turned on in order to place or accept a Facetime call on your iPad.

Place a FaceTime Call

  1. Open the
    FaceTime app
    .
  2. Tap
    New
    then do one of the following:
    • Enter the name, email address or number then tap
      Search
      .
    • To access contacts, tap the
      Plus icon
      then select the desired contact.
  3. Select the FaceTime call option:
    • To place an audio call, tap the
      Phone Icon
      .
    • To place a video call, tap
      FaceTime
      .
  4. To end the video or audio Facetime session, tap the
    X icon
    .

Accept a Request

  1. When receiving a FaceTime request, perform one of the following actions:
    • When the iPad is locked, tap the
      Phone icon
      then slide to answer.
    • When the iPad is unlocked, tap
      Join
      or the
      Video icon
      .
  2. To end the Facetime session, tap the
    X icon
    .