Make FaceTime Calls
Videoconferencing on computers has been around for years—iChat, Skype, and Google Hangouts are just a few options. But as I’ve learned recently, a toddler’s desire to sit in front of a computer screen, even when talking to grandparents, is short-lived. FaceTime on the iPad brings video chatting to wherever you are, and the ability to switch cameras lets you follow your subject around or point to something you want to feature (like the child’s latest dance moves).
Set up your FaceTime account
FaceTime uses your Apple ID to identify itself on the network, so other people using FaceTime can connect with you. If you didn’t specify this information when you set up the iPad, here’s how to configure FaceTime.
1. Open the Settings ...
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