Why is Facetime calling all my devices?
I have an iPhone 5, iPad mini, and an iMac. All which I use the same apple ID. I know for a fact each device has a seperate e-mail or number to receive a facetime call. Although, when someone still calls me I still have all my devices ringing, nor is there an option for me to select a specific number or e-mail if I want to Facetime someone.
Is this bug or by design for iOS 7?
Hey there ffnwilliams!
You should check on your "Send & Receive at" settings for your FaceTime and iMessage sections in your iOS devices. More information on these settings can be found here:
Additional Information
You can change the address that new iMessage conversations are started with in Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > Start new conversations from:. Note that this setting applies only to new conversations. If you would like to change the address from which messages are sent, first change this setting, and then delete the existing conversation and start a new one.
iMessage responses will be sent from the address the recipient most recently messaged. For example, a friend sends you a message to your Apple ID. Responses in this conversation will be sent from your Apple ID, even if you've selected new conversations to start from your phone number.
iOS: Using Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden
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