Apple wearables put more tools on users’ wrists than ever before, simplifying fitness, health and communication. With FaceTime Audio, even if you don’t have a cellular plan, you can still access your contacts from your wrist. Learn how to make FaceTime audio calls on your Apple Watch.
Read more: Everything you need to know about Apple wearables
quick answer
You can make FaceTime Audio calls from your Apple Watch by opening a file Call You want to call and choose FaceTime audio or from 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 intercepting cellular data. These calls can be made from iPad, iPod, Mac, iPhone and even Apple Watch. Unfortunately, because the Apple Watch doesn’t have a camera, users can’t make FaceTime video calls on their 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 side.
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 touch 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 make the call.
Read more: The most common Apple Watch problems and how to fix them
Questions and answers
No, you can’t make video calls from your Apple Watch, but with FaceTime Audio calling you should be able to hear contacts well.
To answer the FaceTime call, simply tap on the green phone icon.
No, you cannot connect to the phone from the Apple Watch.
