not available for FaceTime message

Nancy H wrote:
...when i try to call my iphone4 it says I'm not available for FaceTime.... I'm calling my cell so ...

It doesn't matter whether your Mac uses a wired or wireless internet connection,
but your iPhone must be connected to a working wi-fi in order for its FaceTime to work:

  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4319

Also, FaceTime must be enabled ("ON") in your iPhone's settings and allowed in "Restrictions."

EZ Jim


Message was edited by: EZ Jim


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You need to change the FaceTime caller ID settings on your Mac because you're using the same Apple ID on both devices. You need to associate a second email address on one of your devices in order for FaceTime to work. Otherwise, you're essentially calling and receiving from the same address and FaceTime gets confused. It took a few minutes of tinkering with different caller IDs and associated email addresses on each device in order for me to get it to work.

Steve Gregson wrote:
You need to change the FaceTime caller ID settings on your Mac because you're using the same Apple ID on both devices. You need to associate a second email address on one of your devices in order for FaceTime to work. Otherwise, you're essentially calling and receiving from the same address and FaceTime gets confused. It took a few minutes of tinkering with different caller IDs and associated email addresses on each device in order for me to get it to work.

This is incorrect information. The Mac uses your Apple ID for FaceTime but, the iPhone uses your phone number. If you call from iPhone to Mac, they are not using the same ID. There must be another issue if you are having trouble connecting.

Mig954 wrote:

Steve Gregson wrote:
You need to change the FaceTime caller ID settings on your Mac because you're using the same Apple ID on both devices. You need to associate a second email address on one of your devices in order for FaceTime to work. Otherwise, you're essentially calling and receiving from the same address and FaceTime gets confused. It took a few minutes of tinkering with different caller IDs and associated email addresses on each device in order for me to get it to work.

This is incorrect information. The Mac uses your Apple ID for FaceTime but, the iPhone uses your phone number. If you call from iPhone to Mac, they are not using the same ID. There must be another issue if you are having trouble connecting.

Oops, I meant to say email, not Apple ID. The Mac, iPod, and iPad use your email address. The iPhone uses your phone number. Sorry.