why isnt the center stage option available on my new ipad

Also…just to be sure…do you have the M1 2021 iPad Pro? If not thrn you won’t have Center Stage. I only ask because some have purchased the 2020 models not realizing that the feature isn’t available for those models.

It seems you need to start a FaceTime Call at least once before the Center stage option appears in Settings.

Just start a call in Facetime and immediately hang up, and the option should appear.