IPad Facetime Bluetooth

How can I get my IPad to recognize my Bluetooth speaker on Facetime?

(Bluetooth works perfectly with ITunes, but not Facetime).

Thanks, MM

iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on May 8, 2023 6:01 AM

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May 12, 2023 9:26 AM in response to moenkopimemories

Hey moenkopimemories,


Thanks for the details you’ve provided. It doesn’t sound like an issue with connecting to your Bluetooth speaker, but it does sound like it may not be compatible with phone call audio given what you’ve described. You may want to check with the manufaturer, if changing the audio output to the speaker during calls through Control Center and ensuring it shows connected in your Bluetooth settings doesn’t help out. For help contacting them: Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support


Take care!


May 11, 2023 7:46 AM in response to moenkopimemories

Hey moenkopimemories,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. We’d be happy to help you out with your Blueooth speaker issues.


To clarify, what do you mean when you say it works perfectly with iTunes? Do you mean the Music app on your iPad or are you talking about iTunes on a PC?


Also, what happens when using FaceTime exactly? If you’re on a FaceTime call, is audio only coming out of the iPad’s speakers? If so, does it still show your Bluetooth speaker is connected under Settings > Bluetooth during FaceTime calls? If not, tap on it to connect and see if that helps out during calls.


For more help using 3rd party Bluetooth accessories with your iPad, please review: Pair a third-party Bluetooth accessory with your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Take care!


May 12, 2023 9:08 AM in response to UTBadger

Hi and Thanks for Your Response! So my bluetooth speaker works with music on the IPad, but as soon as I face time call, the only sound I get is the IPad speaker, and no matter what I do with speaker volume/sound et al, I can't get the IPad to recognize the bluetooth speaker while the call is in session. I've even tried turning the sound on and off, turning the speaker on and off. Any other things I can try?

Thanks again,

Moenkopimemoires

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