Allow Calls on Other Devices not working

Go to settings>FaceTime on your device & choose "Use Apple ID for FaceTime" it will ask you if you want to sign into your Apple ID & that should allow you to use any other device using your Apple ID to allow calls.

This worked like a charm. I had been going nuts trying to get my phone to all calls to other devices. I tried the Settings>FaceTime>"Use Apple ID for FaceTime" and everything suddenly worked.

Yes, it isn't about signing into and out of icloud. It's about using the same APPLE ID (nothing to do with icloud) entered into FACETIME as the APPLE ID for FACETIME...and for iMESSAGES...The Apple ID must match in 2 places on each device: Facetime...and Messages...The system settings/preferences iCloud panel it not connected to this. Just like neither of these are connected to the APP STORE. That could be ANOTHER Apple ID if you like, for purchases...

Facetime and Messages are not part of iCloud. :-) Also, I would sign out and put the APPLE IDS into FACETIME, THEN if you can (you may not need to), sign out of Messages and sign back in with the same APPLE ID.

Also, check that handoff is on...(This IS the same iCloud APPLE ID required, I think)...and that WIFI CALLING IS ENABLED ON ALL DEVICES...AND THAT WIFI and CELLULAR are turned on for data on all..and WIFI assist is on...Careful if data use is an issue.

Frankly, you may find this is all more trouble than it's worth. I have it on, but it's basically annoying as heck. Cumbersome, loud, kinda confusing...But, let us know if you enjoy it

Your info is wrong. iCloud, Messages, and Facetime all work together and activate in a similar way. And for continuity (text forwarding and call forwarding) to work at all they must all be the same account.

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sfjasonb wrote:

Yes, it isn't about signing into and out of icloud. It's about using the same APPLE ID (nothing to do with icloud) entered into FACETIME as the APPLE ID for FACETIME...and for iMESSAGES...The Apple ID must match in 2 places on each device: Facetime...and Messages...The system settings/preferences iCloud panel it not connected to this. Just like neither of these are connected to the APP STORE. That could be ANOTHER Apple ID if you like, for purchases...

I copied this from the support article. Sure looks like it is dependent on being signed into iCloud to me.

Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

Set up iPhone Cellular Calls

Use iPhone Cellular Calls with any Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that meets the Continuity system requirements. It works when your devices are near each other and set up as follows:

• Each device is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
• Each device is signed in to FaceTime with the same Apple ID.
• Each device has Wi-Fi turned on.
• Each device is connected to the same network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
• On iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices, then turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices.
• On iPad or iPod touch, go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn on Calls from iPhone.
• On Mac, open the FaceTime app, then choose FaceTime > Preferences. Click Settings, then select Calls From iPhone.

One thing that I personally agree with is that I found receiving calls on other devices to be annoying. It seemed cool at first, but after using it for a couple of days at home and at work, I decided that I didn't like it. Too many people could hear my conversations, just like Bluetooth calling in a car. Both are fine if you are by yourself, but not so much when others are around.

I want to be clear to anyone else that reads my response, it is merely my opinion, that's all.

I had this same issue. It was because I got a new device and restored it from my backup. Subsequently both devices had the same name "iPhone". I had to rename one or both of the devices i.e. "iPhone 6" and "iPhone SE" and then Bob's your uncle, no more spinning wheel.

Look her for suggestions with the FaceTime activation problem.

If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

One thing I would suggest is to power cycle your router/modem. Unplug it from power for about 30 seconds, then plug it back in.

Unless the number is FaceTIme becomes active, you will not be able to use the calls on other devices feature. That is where the problem lies, at least I believe that's where it lies.

BTW, I was not making any judgment about the feature not being useful or about anybody who likes to use the feature. It's great if it works for you. I just found it to be something I didn't really need and didn't like the lack of privacy when I was using it.

I would try toggling WiFi off and on to see if you can get that number to activate/work again. Power cycle your router, turn WiFi off on the phone, restart the phone, turn WiFi on again. I would also try a forced restart of the phone and see if that helps to kick start the activation again.

To force restart on an iPhone 7 or 7+, Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Volume Down buttons for at least ten seconds, until you see the Apple logo.

Thanks very much. This does work but would like to add make sure you restart both devices so the new name is recognized, and make sure you are still signed into FaceTime on both devices with your Apple ID.

Worked!!

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