How to Make FaceTime Calls from Apple Watch
Making FaceTime calls on your Apple Watch might not seem like something you would do. In this article, I'll explain how to make a Call from
Author:Daniel BarrettAug 27, 202237649 Shares801034 Views
Making FaceTime calls on your Apple Watch might not seem like something you would do, especially considering there’s no camera built into it (yet anyway). But FaceTime does more than video calls – it can make crystal clear audio calls over the internet. And your Apple Watch has a high-quality speaker and a microphone.
FaceTime Audio is a great way to talk with other Apple device users, thanks to the call’s crystal-clear sound. And also, FaceTime Audio provides encrypted calls over Wi-Fi and cellular.
If you want to make a FaceTime Audio call using your Apple Watch, here’s what to do.
How to Make a FaceTime Audio Call on Apple Watch Using Siri
Siri is not that great at everything, but it is very good at making calls for you. Here’s how it works with Apple Watch:
- Say “Hey Siri,” or raise your watch to your mouth if you’re using Raise To Speak. You can also press and hold the Digital Crown, too.
- Say “FaceTime” and then the name of the person you’re trying to call.
Your command should be like, “Hey Siri, FaceTime Jean.”
Siri will then initiate the call using either the built-in speaker or any Bluetooth audio devices paired at the time. Like AirPods, AirPods Pro, or any other headphones.
How to Make a FaceTime Call Using the Phone App on Your Apple Watch
- Open the Phone app on your Apple Watch.
- Tap Contacts.
- Tap on the contact you want to call.
The Apple Watch’s microphone and speaker will be used if no audio device is connected, so if you don’t use AirPods or another wireless audio solution, you can talk through the Watch.
Apple Watch will need an internet connection to make a FaceTime call. That means if the Apple Watch is a cellular model, or if Apple Watch is paired to an iPhonethat has cellular service, it will work fine, and if Apple Watch is on a wi-fi network, it will also make the call too. But if the Apple Watch is not near a paired device, on wi-fi, or doesn’t have its cellular capability, you won’t be able to initiate a call from watchOS.
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