TheApple Watchis a handy device that delivers notifications right on your wrist. This includes notifications from various apps as well as your connected phone. Along with messages, you can also see incoming calls. And onething you probably didn’t know your Apple Watch could dois is even answer them right from the watch. This works on every supported Apple Watch, from older models right up to the rumored upcomingApple Watch Series 10.
For this to work, you need a Cellular model Apple Watch or simply keep your connected iPhone with an active plan nearby. In addition to using a cellular network, you may also make and receive calls using data over FaceTime. While you can only make a FaceTime Audio from the Apple Watch since the smartwatch does not have a built-in camera, it’s still a useful feature, and just one of manyhidden secrets of watchOS.
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Making FaceTime calls on Apple Watch
It’s just as simple as with cellular calls
To make a FaceTime call on Apple Watch, open the Phone app on the device and use the Digital Crown to scroll through your contacts. You can also select from Favorites, Recents, or use the tiny numeric keypad at the top, left to dial a number (this is only for calling via cellular network or those who have their phone number connected to FaceTime as well as e-mail address). For someone in your Contact list who also has an iPhone or other compatible Apple device, select the phone icon under their name then choose FaceTime Audio to initiate the call.
Calling a group via FaceTime
You can hold a larger group conversation, too
you may even add others to the conversation to make it a hands-free group call, right from your Apple Watch. Once you’re on an active FaceTime call with one person, tap the three dots at the bottom, right, select Add People, and choose who you want to bring into the conversation or punch in their number using the same numeric keypad. They’ll be called and when they answer, they automatically join the group call. Group FaceTime supports up to 32 people, so go ahead and call the entire team to share that you just got a hole-in-one.
The required connections
You need the right connection for this to work
For calling from an Apple Watch, you need the right connection. If your Watch is paired with an iPhone that’s on an active network, you can use the Watch to answer or make calls, both cellular and data using FaceTime, as long as it’s within range. If it’s not in range, you’d need an Apple Watch Cellular version, which has its own active wireless carrier plan for a separate (or bundled) fee. This allows you to use your Watch as usual even when your phone isn’t with you. Think while you’re sweating it out on the treadmill at the gym with your phone in the locker or going out for a morning run when you’ve left your phone at home.
Some wireless carriers offer Wi-Fi calling, which allows for making a call from a Cellular Apple Watch even if you don’t have a strong Cellulae signal nearby, nor your iPhone. To make sure you have this feature enabled, check the Settings menu of your iPhone and turn on Wi-Fi Calling for both This iPhone and Other Devices. Then, check with your carrier to find out if this option is available to you.
Why make calls from your Apple Watch?
It’s a handy, hands-free method!
We’re all busy nowadays, multitasking and trying to get so many things done at once. Being able to answer or make a call right from the Watch while you’re busy doing dishes, for example, putting away groceries, or out for a walk or run, is convenient. It’s a completely hands-free process that lets you carry on with what you’re doing without the distraction of fumbling for your phone or holding it up to your ear.
With a good pair of earbuds or headphones connected directly to the Apple Watch, you may easily carry on a conversation right from the Watch, even in a crowded environment. You’ll be able to hear the person clearly and they’ll be able to hear you. But even while getting things done in the quiet of home, pick up a call from the Watch and chat while you’re doing your make-up, folding the laundry, or furiously typing away to get work done for the weekend.
