HT204380 My FaceTime calls a stranger. Very awkward

If you are using Facetime to call a friend and a total stranger picks up it maybe because you have an old number still in their contact info.
For instance, ever since I updated my Iphone with the new OS and called my sister using "Facetime" if she did not answer some person that I did not know would answer. It was very AWKWARD! Thank god the person was nice and she informed me that she's been receiving Facetime calls from me for over 2 months.
I figured out that I had an old number of my sisters in her contact info on my iPhone. So, whenever I would select "Facetime" to call my sister it would facetime all the numbers and emails that I had for her. One of the numbers I had was an old car phone number of hers. And because I selected "facetime" to call my sister it calls all the info i have for her. Sometimes when I "Factime" my sister she would answer using either her iphone, ipad or Mac computer because Facetime uses all phone numbers and email address you have for that person. That is why whenever my sister did not answer my factime call that total stranger would pick up.
So, if you are having the same problem be sure that the info of the person you are trying to Facetime is up to date and delete all phone numbers and email addresses they are no longer using.

Yes you can, go to Settings > Facetime and add an additional address.

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FaceTime calls from strangers?

I'm getting FaceTime calls from strange numbers with the 239 area code. I just received my iPad a few days ago and it's happened 4 times from 2 numbers. Is anybody else seeing this?

I am not. Sounds cool/creepy. Did you answer them? The reason I ask is because I wonder if they are really facetime calls or are somehow getting mixed up with phone calls (assuming they also happen on an iphone). Since it's your iPad, someone very well may have just called up your email address (since that's what it uses to identify you) to see if you had facetime. (no idea why anyone would do that.)

HT204380 How does a user of multiple Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac laptop) designate which devices will ring when an incoming Facetime call comes in. If all three are online, should they all be able to accept an incoming video call?

A friend of mine has an iPhone with a cellular data plan, a Macbook Pro, and a mini-iPad. She's been using Facetime, but says that all of the devices used to ring at the time of an incoming Facetime call. Now only her iPhone rings. How do you set whichever device you want to ring?

James: I agree. Please keep them shorter.
The answers to both questions are no.
The iPad is NOT a computer replacement. It is a mobile device.
The iPad can not stream tro the iPhone nor an iPod.
Hope this helps....

HT204380 I am not able to make a FaceTime call to an Apple ID with iOS 7? The only option is for a phone number

When I go in to the contact, the facetime icon is only located below the phone number. I am not given the option to FaceTime with an Apple ID. Is there a setting or something that I need to go in and change in order to make FaceTime calls to an Apple ID??
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

They have to have facetime on there device as well and enabled with phone number and or apple id.
THERE apple id needs to be in your contacts and YOUR apple id needs to be in there contacts

HT204380 How do I receive facetime calls from someone not in my contacts?

How do I receive facetime calls from someone not in my contacts?

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Set up iMessage
http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
How to Block Someone on FaceTime
http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
My Facetime Doesn't Ring
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457
To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
How to Send SMS from iPad
http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
 Cheers, Tom

HT204380 Trouble making FaceTime calls,but can receive them...any one help me out with this?

Hi can anyone help me with a problem...I can't make FaceTime calls but have no problem receiving them? Any ideas?

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Set up iMessage
http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
How to Block Someone on FaceTime
http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
My Facetime Doesn't Ring
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457
To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
How to Send SMS from iPad
http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
 Cheers, Tom

HT204380 Why does my I pad not ring when I have a FaceTime call

Whenever I receive a FaceTime call it does not ring I have checked in settings to make sure the noises and alert ect. Are all turned on.u

This used to show up as a question with some frequency - but i havent seen it in the last year. used to be a pad 2 issue, and I see you have a pad 2. While i had the pad 2, that would be a problem from time to time - but went away, and I was never clear on the cause.
So - the basics. You have already checked in notifications, and the alert spound is on. Ringer and alerts volume slider is not all the way down? (this is the only app that uses the ringer - as far as I know)
System sounds are on? (pad is not muted)
I would suggest you continue to play around with the settings. (You can facetime yourself from your iphone -if you are so equipped - so quick tests are easy)

HT204380 Do you pay for a FaceTime call on an iPhone 4S?

Do you pay for a FaceTime call on an iPhone 4S?

Not at this time. FaceTime only uses WiFi.
See this: iOS: Using Facetime, http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319

HT204380 Can you record a FaceTime call on the iPhone?

I know you can record your screen and what you're doing on the MacBook or any apple computer. But I was wondering if you could do that on an iPhone during an FaceTime call?

in this support forum, look for a link to apple feedback and put in a enhancement request to record facetime. Hopefully, if apple gets a lot of request they will add this enhancement.

HT204380 I cannot get any FaceTime calls to work.

I cannot get any FaceTime calls to work. If I do manage to talk to the other person, I only see myself. One only sees himself. One sees nothing. What are we doing wrong?
Thanks.

Sounds like a catch 22 situation. I rekon you are in the UK trying to use the 3 USB wimax stick.
In anycase an iMac is a big machine to lug around. It's a difficult situation.
If you have a neighbor, politely ask them if you can use their broadband for a short while. If this is not practical then call 3 and let them know your circumstances.
I might be stepping on my own feet here…wait. You need Java 6.
Ok for now, try the standalone combo update for Lion client. We will try things the manual way. It's a big download, please make sure you are not going to reach your download cap on your phone becuase you are now tethered to your mobile phone and I wouldn't want to see you pay a premium for this.
Here is the Lion Client combo update. Download it and double click the eventual DMG file. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1524

HT204380 I'm not able to recive the facetime calls on my iphone 4S anymore but they will ring on my ipad?

Hi since yesterday I'm not able to recive facetime calls on my iphone but they will come on my ipad?
I have try to facetime from my phone and when people ansewer it keeps saying that im unavaliable.
Help!

Skydiver has it surrounded. You have not successfully negotiated with your router. Take a look at the settings when you think it is connected, specifically the ip address. If it does not begin 192.168 then you have not been granted access. Do you have security on? Turn it off, and try to establish a connection, then if that works, turn it back on.
Or
Chose to forget the network, then re search and reconfigure. I am betting that is will ask you for a password, or a wireless key to make the connection. Mthe fact that both devices have the same symptom suggests the issue ismin how you are doing the router connection.

HT204380 Can you have more than two people on one facetime call at a time?

Can you have more than two ipad/iphones on one facetime call at a time?

Sure, you have have more than one person using each device
But, only two devices can connect using Facetime.

HT204380 If I make a FaceTime call from a iphone 4s or 4 to another one using the email, does it gets registered as a call in the monthly bill?

I just want to know if the call gets registered on the bill when making a FaceTime call from iphone to iphone using the email.

No, it doesn't get registered as a call as it functions simply as data through Wi-Fi

HT204380 How I can got the Facetime Calling History Log ?

How I can got the Facetime Calling History Log ? and the imessage log.

Malinaclt wrote:
Do you know where is FaceTime call history on iOS 8?
I updated from iOS 7, and now it shows only the contacts and under contact it's only the time of the last call that was with that particular contact.
Tap on the "i" at the right of the contact. You'll see the other calls that are grouped in that entry.

FaceTime calling the right name - but the wrong person

I've seen a few threads of folks having their FaceTime dial a random person (mostly on iOS 7), but I had something even more troubling happen to me this past week. I tried to FaceTime with my sister/niece. The call rang on my end, and a few seconds later, a random person picked up on the other end. At first, I just assumed it was a friend of my sister's who was over at their house. But we quickly discovered that the call had connected to a different person who shares my sisters name (first and last). We exchanged awkward pleasantries and hung up. I then tried my sister again, who said the initial FaceTime call from me rang on her end, but then quickly disconnected. Not sure how the call got re-routed to someone else OF THE SAME NAME -- but a weird (and troubling) occurrence.

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