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Facetime with Same AppleID

Is there a way to Facetime between an iPhone and an iPad utilizing the same AppleID? (Example, parent at work with the iPhone Facetiming a child at home with the iPad). It seems like this used to work but recently has stopped working. Any work arounds? Thanks!

iPhone 11

Posted on Apr 19, 2022 6:32 PM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2022 8:17 PM

No. You can start the call but you will receive a Call Failed notification. Just like a telephone call you - can't call yourself.


Secondly, Apple suggests that each person have their own Apple ID. You might look at setting up your child with their own one.


See Apple ID Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share an Apple ID with someone else?

Your Apple ID should not be shared with anyone. It provides access to personal information including contacts, photos, device backups and more. Sharing your Apple ID with someone else means you are giving them access to all your personal content and may lead to confusion over who actually owns the account. To share purchases, photos, a calendar and more with someone else, try Family Sharing Opens in a new window.Shared Albums Opens in a new window. or other easy-to-use sharing features.


Create an Apple ID for your child





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Apr 19, 2022 8:17 PM in response to Albarta3892

No. You can start the call but you will receive a Call Failed notification. Just like a telephone call you - can't call yourself.


Secondly, Apple suggests that each person have their own Apple ID. You might look at setting up your child with their own one.


See Apple ID Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share an Apple ID with someone else?

Your Apple ID should not be shared with anyone. It provides access to personal information including contacts, photos, device backups and more. Sharing your Apple ID with someone else means you are giving them access to all your personal content and may lead to confusion over who actually owns the account. To share purchases, photos, a calendar and more with someone else, try Family Sharing Opens in a new window.Shared Albums Opens in a new window. or other easy-to-use sharing features.


Create an Apple ID for your child





Facetime with Same AppleID

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