Make and answer calls
Make a FaceTime call. Make sure FaceTime is turned on in Settings > FaceTime, then in FaceTime, tap Contacts and choose a contact. Tap 
to make a video call, or tap 
to make an audio call.
Tap an icon to start a FaceTime call.
Use your voice to start the call. Press and hold the Home button, then say “FaceTime,” followed by the name of the person to call.
Want to call again? Tap Recents, then choose a name or number.
Can’t take a call right now? When a FaceTime call comes in, you can answer, decline, or choose another option.
Set up a reminder to return the call later.
Send the caller a text message.
See the whole gang. Rotate iPad to use FaceTime in landscape orientation. To avoid unwanted orientation changes, lock iPad in portrait orientation. See Change the screen orientation on page 21.
Manage calls
Multitask during a call. Press the Home button, then tap an app icon. You can still talk with your friend, but you can’t see each other. To return to the video, tap the green bar at the top of the screen.
Take advantage of Favorites. Tap Favorites. To add a favorite, Tap 
, then choose a contact and add to Favorites as FaceTime Audio or FaceTime. To call a favorite, tap a name in the list. Make sure phone numbers for contacts outside your region include the country code and area code.
Juggle calls. FaceTime calls aren’t forwarded. If another call comes in while you’re on a FaceTime call, you can either end the FaceTime call and answer the incoming call, decline the incoming call, or reply with a text message.
Block unwanted callers. Go to Settings > FaceTime > Blocked > Add New. You won’t receive FaceTime calls or text messages from blocked callers. For more information about blocking calls, see support.apple.com/kb/HT5845.
Other options in Settings let you turn FaceTime on or off, specify a phone number, Apple ID, or email address to use with FaceTime, and set your caller ID.
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