Make or receive a video or audio call using FaceTime.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
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• Activate FaceTime
• Make a FaceTime call using the Phone app
• Make a FaceTime call using the FaceTime app
• Respond to an incoming FaceTime call
• Record a Video message
• Make a FaceTime call using Dual SIM
• FaceTime options
• Use Picture-in-picture
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From the home screen, select the  Settings app > scroll to and select FaceTime > select the  FaceTime switch.
Note: FaceTime requires an applicable data plan and your call recipient must also have a FaceTime-activated iOS device. If you need additional help, view the Apple support article If you get an error when trying to activate FaceTime.
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1. From the home screen, select the  Phone app.
2. Select the Contacts tab, then select the desired contact. To make a FaceTime video or audio call, select the video or phone icon next to FaceTime.
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1. From the home screen, select the  FaceTime app.
2. Select the desired contact from the call history or select New FaceTime to create a new call and follow the prompts. To send a FaceTime link to an Android or Windows user, select Create Link and follow the prompts.Â
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With iOS17 you can leave a video message if someone misses your FaceTime call. After an unsuccessful call attempt, select Record Video and follow the prompts to record your message.
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Note: To exit without leaving a video message, select Close. To view video messages sent to you, from the  FaceTime app, select Video under the missed call in the call log then select the Play icon.
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   Select the screen, then select the desired option:Â
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Picture in Picture allows you to continue viewing your call while multitasking. While in a FaceTime call, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Your call will appear as a Picture-in-picture window in the corner of the screen.Â
Note: You can select and drag the window as desired. To return to full screen, select the Picture-in-picture window. To access additional Facetime options while using Picture-in-picture, select the Dynamic Island then select the desired icon.
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