Make and answer FaceTime calls on iPhone

In the FaceTime app , make video or audio calls to friends and family, whether they’re using an iOS device or a Mac. With the front-facing camera, you can talk face-to-face; switch to the rear camera to share what you see around you. To capture a moment of your conversation, take a Live Photo.

Note: FaceTime, or some FaceTime features, may not be available in all regions.

The FaceTime screen showing a call in progress. Your image appears in a small rectangle in the upper right, and the image of the other person fills the rest of the screen. Across the bottom of the screen are the Effects, Mute, Flip, and End buttons. The button for taking a Live Photo is above them.

Set up FaceTime

Go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn on FaceTime.
If you want to be able to take Live Photos during FaceTime calls, turn on FaceTime Live Photos.
Enter your phone number, Apple ID, or email address to use with FaceTime, then set your caller ID.
On models with Dual SIM, to change the phone number you use for FaceTime, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage & FaceTime Line, then choose a line.
You can use only one of your phone numbers at a time for iMessage and FaceTime. Your other number can’t send or receive messages using iMessage, or make or receive FaceTime calls. See also Manage your cellular plans.

Make a FaceTime call

With a Wi-Fi connection and an Apple ID, you can make and receive FaceTime calls (first sign in using your Apple ID, or create an Apple ID, if you don’t have one). See Manage Apple ID and iCloud settings on iPhone.

You can also make FaceTime calls over a cellular data connection, which may incur additional charges. To turn this feature off, go to Settings > Cellular, then turn off FaceTime. See View or change cellular settings on iPhone.

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Make a FaceTime call.” Learn how to ask Siri.

In FaceTime, tap at the top right.
Type the name or number you want to call in the entry field at the top, then tap Video to make a video call or tap Audio to make a FaceTime audio call.
You can also tap to open Contacts and start your call from there.