Apple wearables put more tools than ever on users’ wrists, simplifying fitness, health, and communication. With FaceTime Audio, even if you don’t have a cellular plan, you can still access contacts from your wrist. Learn how to make FaceTime audio calls on your Apple Watch.
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quick answer
You can make FaceTime Audio calls from your Apple Watch by opening a file Call You would like to call and choose FaceTime Audio or by Siri asks FaceTime a specific contact.
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What is FaceTime Audio?
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FaceTime Audio allows Apple users to make free voice calls over Wi-Fi without eavesdropping on cellular data. These calls can be made from iPad, iPod, Mac, iPhone, and even Apple Watches. Unfortunately, because the Apple Watch does not have a camera, users cannot make FaceTime video calls on the wrist. While you will be able to hear the person you are communicating with, you will not be able to see the person on the other end.
Make a FaceTime Audio call from your contact list
Easily make a FaceTime Audio call with anyone in your contact list with just a few clicks.
- open the phone app on your Apple Watch.
- Faucet Contactsthen scroll to the contact you want to call and tap Noun.
- Click on phone icon.
- Faucet FaceTime Audio.
Use Siri to make a FaceTime call on your Apple Watch
If you want to stop tapping and scrolling, ask Siri to make a FaceTime Audio call from your Apple Watch.
- Press and hold the Digital Crown to activate Siri.
- Say something like “Siri, FaceTime Dave Jones,” but enter the name of the contact you want to call.
- Wait for Siri to place the call.
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questions and answers
No, you can’t make video calls from your Apple Watch, but with the FaceTime Audio call, you should be able to hear the contacts just fine.
To answer the FaceTime call, simply tap the green phone icon.
No, you cannot connect to your phone from your Apple Watch.