Read it and see it together
Interactive visual guide
Use Next when you are ready. Replay repeats the visual cue; nothing advances without your choice unless you start Play through.
Do this now
Open FaceTime
Tap FaceTime on the Home Screen.
This original visual follows the verified path. Labels can vary slightly by model, region, carrier, or device state.
Show written steps
- Open FaceTime. Tap FaceTime on the Home Screen. FaceTime opens with the New FaceTime button.
- Start a call. Tap New FaceTime. A New FaceTime screen appears with an empty To field.
- Enter the person’s name. Type the person’s name in the To field. A matching contact suggestion appears below the To field.
- Choose the person. Tap the correct contact in the results. The selected contact appears with a green FaceTime button.
- Start the FaceTime call. Check the selected name, then tap the green FaceTime button. The FaceTime call begins with the person you selected.
- Check your picture. Place the phone at eye level and make sure your face is visible. Your camera preview shows your face centered on screen.
Watch it happen
Helpful video
The video is optional. YouTube will not load until you choose Load video.
iPhone Basics for Seniors: Simple FaceTime Calling Tips
Published by Rich Bowlin. Shows starting FaceTime from the app, Messages, and Contacts. Current iOS may say New Call instead of New FaceTime.
Watch directly on YouTube If the video does not load here, the direct link opens the same tutorial on YouTube.One small goal at a time
Follow the steps
Read one step, try it on your phone, then move to the next.
- Step 1
Open FaceTime
Tap FaceTime on the Home Screen.
You should now see: FaceTime opens with the New FaceTime button.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture - Step 2
Start a call
Tap New FaceTime.
You should now see: A New FaceTime screen appears with an empty To field.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture - Step 3
Enter the person’s name
Type the person’s name in the To field.
You should now see: A matching contact suggestion appears below the To field.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture - Step 4
Choose the person
Tap the correct contact in the results.
You should now see: The selected contact appears with a green FaceTime button.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture - Step 5
Start the FaceTime call
Check the selected name, then tap the green FaceTime button.
You should now see: The FaceTime call begins with the person you selected.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture - Step 6
Check your picture
Place the phone at eye level and make sure your face is visible.
You should now see: Your camera preview shows your face centered on screen.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture