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Using iPhone Cellular Calls

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Using iPhone Cellular Calls

iPhone Cellular Calls is a feature that allows you to make and receive phone calls on your iPhone using your Mac, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch. It utilizes Wi-Fi calling and lets you stay connected even when your iPhone is not nearby. In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up and use iPhone Cellular Calls across multiple Apple devices.

Prerequisites

To use iPhone Cellular Calls, you need:

  1. An iPhone running iOS 8 or later with cellular capabilities.
  2. A Mac running OS X Yosemite or later, an iPad or iPod touch running iOS 8 or later, or an Apple Watch running watchOS 2 or later.
  3. All devices need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and signed in with the same Apple ID.
  4. Wi-Fi calling and Bluetooth enabled on your iPhone.

Setting Up iPhone Cellular Calls

Enable Wi-Fi Calling on your iPhone

  1. On your iPhone, go to Settings.
  2. Tap on Cellular (or Mobile Data depending on your region).
  3. Select Wi-Fi Calling and toggle the switch to enable it.
  4. Follow the prompts to set up your emergency address if necessary and agree to any terms and conditions.

Enable iPhone Cellular Calls on your other Apple devices

On your Mac

  1. On your Mac, open the FaceTime app.
  2. In the menu bar, click on FaceTime and then choose Preferences.
  3. Enable the option labeled iPhone Cellular Calls.

On your iPad or iPod touch

  1. On your iPad or iPod touch, open the Settings app.
  2. Tap on FaceTime.
  3. Toggle on the option labeled Calls from iPhone.

On your Apple Watch

  1. On your Apple Watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Phone.
  3. Toggle on the option labeled Wi-Fi Calls.

Making and Receiving Calls

Making Calls

Now that you have set up iPhone Cellular Calls, you can make calls from your other Apple devices:

  1. On your Mac, open the FaceTime app and enter the phone number or contact name in the search field. Click on the audio icon to initiate the call.
  2. On your iPad or iPod touch, open the FaceTime app and follow the same steps as above to make a call.
  3. On your Apple Watch, open the Phone app and tap on the desired contact. Tap the Phone icon to start the call.

Receiving Calls

When someone calls your iPhone, you can answer the call on any of your connected devices:

  1. On your Mac, a notification will appear in the top-right corner of your screen. Click Accept to answer the call.
  2. On your iPad or iPod touch, a notification will appear on the screen. Slide the notification to the right to answer the call.
  3. On your Apple Watch, you can answer the call by tapping the green Answer button.

Conclusion

Using iPhone Cellular Calls, you can seamlessly make and receive phone calls on your Mac, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch. This feature provides flexibility and convenience, especially when your iPhone is not within reach. Make sure to keep your devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network and signed in with the same Apple ID for a smooth experience. Enjoy the convenience of iPhone Cellular Calls!