Making phone calls from your iPad can be incredibly convenient, especially when your iPhone isn’t nearby or you prefer using a larger screen for voice calls. With the right setup, you can make and receive calls directly on your iPad, turning it into a powerful communication device. This guide will walk you through the necessary prerequisites and detailed steps to enable calling from your iPad, along with tips, common pitfalls, troubleshooting advice, and FAQs to ensure you get the most out of this feature.
What You’ll Need
- An iPad running iOS 12 or later (preferably the latest version for best compatibility)
- An active Apple ID signed into your iPad
- An iPhone with iOS 8.1 or later signed into the same Apple ID
- Both devices connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data
- FaceTime app enabled on your iPad and iPhone
- Optional: A cellular plan on your iPad (for making calls over cellular data if supported)
Step-by-Step
- Ensure Compatibility and Update Devices: Make sure both your iPad and iPhone are updated to the latest iOS versions. Open Settings > General > Software Update on both devices and install any available updates.
- Sign into the Same Apple ID: Verify that both devices are signed into the same Apple ID. On your iPad, go to Settings > [your name], and check the Apple ID. Repeat this on your iPhone.
- Enable FaceTime on Both Devices: On both devices, go to Settings > FaceTime and toggle it on. Make sure you’re signed in with the same Apple ID and that your phone number and email addresses are checked under
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How to Make Phone Calls from iPad Using FaceTime and Cellular Data