If I have 2 iPads, will each receive the same FaceTime calll?
When using FaceTime on 2 different iPads, will they both recieve the same call simultaneously?
iPad Pro, iPadOS 16
When using FaceTime on 2 different iPads, will they both recieve the same call simultaneously?
iPad Pro, iPadOS 16
All your devices (iPad, iPhone, Mac) that are signed-in to FaceTime with the same AppleID will be able to initiate or receive a FaceTime call. When receiving a call, all will “ring” and the call can be accepted on any of your devices; when answered, the FaceTime call will be connected to the device that answered the call.
Once the FaceTime call has been connected, you can transfer the call to any of your other devices should you choose to so:
Hand off a FaceTime call to another device - Apple Support
For practical purposes, it doesn’t matter how many iPad’s that you have signed-in to the same AppleID; they will all behave the same - and can make/receive/transfer the call. Having multiple devices isn’t necessarily unusual - neither is it detrimental to use of the FaceTime service - as FaceTime is itself designed to accommodate multiple devices that belong to the same end-user user (AppleID).
However, while you can freely transfer a FaceTime call between devices, you cannot simultaneously answer the same call on multiple devices signed-in with the same AppleID.
I hope this clarification is helpful to you.
All your devices (iPad, iPhone, Mac) that are signed-in to FaceTime with the same AppleID will be able to initiate or receive a FaceTime call. When receiving a call, all will “ring” and the call can be accepted on any of your devices; when answered, the FaceTime call will be connected to the device that answered the call.
Once the FaceTime call has been connected, you can transfer the call to any of your other devices should you choose to so:
Hand off a FaceTime call to another device - Apple Support
For practical purposes, it doesn’t matter how many iPad’s that you have signed-in to the same AppleID; they will all behave the same - and can make/receive/transfer the call. Having multiple devices isn’t necessarily unusual - neither is it detrimental to use of the FaceTime service - as FaceTime is itself designed to accommodate multiple devices that belong to the same end-user user (AppleID).
However, while you can freely transfer a FaceTime call between devices, you cannot simultaneously answer the same call on multiple devices signed-in with the same AppleID.
I hope this clarification is helpful to you.
You are very welcome.
As an example, I currently have three iPads, an iPhone and computer all signed-in with the same AppleID - and can make an receive FaceTime calls without any issues whatsoever. 🙂
You may disable the Mini if you wish (Settings > FaceTime > FaceTime = “off’) but it’s not required.
It is hard to imagine why you would have two iPads, both using the same Apple ID. Each person, regardless of age, needs her/his own, unique Apple ID.
A person changing her/his Apple ID needs to thoroughly cleanse her/his device(s) before “moving in” as follows:
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Then yes, both will receive the FaceTime call.
Newuser1208 wrote:
Still using both.
I strongly recommend stopping this practice. Perhaps your iPad Mini still has some value. Check here.
Thanks. I have an older iPad mini and a new iPad pro. Still using both.
Thanks for the advice. I had wondered if I had to disable the mini, and I found as long as I answer the Pro first it should be O.K.
Many thanks. That's pretty much what I inferred from going deeper on line. I appreciate your details of response.
If I have 2 iPads, will each receive the same FaceTime calll?