Get started with FaceTime on iPad
Learn how to use the FaceTime app to visit face-to-face with friends and family—over Wi-Fi or cellular. While on a FaceTime call, you can also watch TV shows and movies, listen to music, and even work out together.
Set up FaceTime
To get started with FaceTime, go to Settings > Apps > FaceTime, then sign in to your Apple Account or turn on FaceTime. If more than one contact method appears below “You can be reached by FaceTime at,” you can tap to select or deselect it.
Make a FaceTime call
Open the FaceTime app, tap New FaceTime, then enter the name or phone number of the person (or people) you want to call. Tap to make a video call or to make an audio call (not available in all countries or regions). You can talk with up to 32 people on a call.
To call someone who doesn’t have an Apple device, create and send a link to the call in Messages or Mail. To get started, open FaceTime, then tap Create Link.
Use the FaceTime controls
While on a FaceTime call, use the FaceTime controls to turn your speaker, mic, or camera on or off, share your screen, and more. If you don’t see the controls, tap your screen.
Share your screen in a FaceTime call
During a FaceTime call, you can share your screen with the other person (or people) on the call.
Tap in the FaceTime controls (if you don’t see , tap the screen). Tap Share My Screen, go to your Home Screen, then open an app or document—a small image of your screen appears in the call. The others on the call can tap it to enlarge it and view your content.
Want to learn more?
Note: Not all features and content are available in all countries or regions.