Many iPhone users barely take full advantage of its features. One such feature is FaceTime. This is probably because alternative tools like WhatsApp and Facebook among others can be used for video calls and messaging.
To use the app, users need to download FaceTime app. Also, you get to enjoy one of the iPhone’s fine features. Here is how to use the app.
Turn on FaceTime
Open the app and sign in with your Apple ID. You can also do this from Settings > FaceTime.
If you’re using an iPhone, FaceTime will register your phone number automatically.
If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, you can register your email address:
- Open Settings.
- Tap FaceTime, then tap Use your Apple ID for FaceTime.
- Sign in with your Apple ID.
Make a FaceTime call
- Open the FaceTime app
on your iPhone, then tap New FaceTime near the top of the screen. - Type the name or number you want to call in the entry field at the top, then tap
to make a video call or 
to make an audio call (not available in all countries or regions). Alternatively, you can tap 
to open Contacts and add people from there; or tap a suggested contact in your call history to quickly make a call.
Start a Group FaceTime call
- In FaceTime, tap New FaceTime near the top of the screen.
- Type the names or numbers of the people you want to call in the entry field at the top. You can also tap to open Contacts and add people from there. Or tap suggested contacts in your call history.
- Tap to make a video call or tap to make a FaceTime audio call.
Add another person to a call
Any participant can add another person at any time during a FaceTime call.
- During a FaceTime call, tap the screen to show the controls (if they aren’t visible), tap
at the top of the controls, then tap Add People. - Type the name, Apple ID, or phone number of the person you want to add in the entry field at the top.Or tap to add someone from Contacts.
- Tap Add People.
Join a Group FaceTime call
When someone invites you to join a Group FaceTime call, you receive a notification of the incoming call—you can either join or decline.
Leave a Group FaceTime call
To leave a group call at any time, tap Leave.
The call remains active if two or more participants remain.
