The first time I used FaceTime everything went fine. Now when I try to call the same person all I get is a soft ringing, I'm not sure if she gets the ringing or can just hear it over the phone line, but she doesn't get the accept bar on her screen either. Same thing happens when she calls me, no accept bar appears.
iPad 2, iOS 5.1.1
If you're having trouble using FaceTime, make sure the feature is turned on. Tap Settings on the Home screen and then tap FaceTime. Tap the On/Off button to turn it on or turn it Off and On.
You have to use the appropriate method for placing a FaceTime call, depending on the kind of device the person you're calling has. If you're calling an iPhone 4 user, you should use a phone number; if you're calling an iPad 2, an iPod touch, or a FaceTime for Mac user, you need to make the call using that person's e-mail address.
Accepting a FaceTime call
If you're on the receiving end of a FaceTime call, accepting the call is about as easy as it gets. When the call comes in, just tap the Accept button to take the call or tap the Decline button to reject it.
If this is not working, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset all settings.
Then keep the Powerbutton and the Homebutton pressed at the same time until you see the Apple logo on your iPad screen.
I use Skype, because I think it is working better; http://itunes.apple.com/app/skype-for-ipad/id442012681?alreadyRedirected=1&mt=8
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Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime: Set-up, Use, and Troubleshooting Problems
Cheers, Tom 😉
I am calling iPad to iPad, using her email/apple user id. The problem is that the accept and reject buttons never show in either of our screens. The reason I know about the ringing is because we were talking on the phone at the same time.
I'm hesitant to reset my settings, what will that wipe out?
Achasid wrote:
I'm hesitant to reset my settings, what will that wipe out?
Go to the Settings App. Look at all of the settings that you have adjusted or set up in that app. All of those settings will be returned to factory defaults if you reset all settings.
My feelings entirely. I have had no problems with Skype at all.
How do I accept a FaceTime call when there isn't an accept button?
