Does FaceTime work without cellular service?

Does FaceTime work without cellular service?

Facetime only works on the iPhone with wi-fi. “You can make a video call to someone with a device that supports FaceTime. No setup is needed, but you must have a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet.”

Will an iPhone 6 work without a SIM card?

Yes. Once activated the Phone can be used without a sim card. All features function except of course making calls and sending texts.

Can you FaceTime over Wi-Fi only?

FaceTime will default to Wi-Fi if you have an internet connection but will supplement with data usage unless you turn off cellular data. FaceTime without Wi-Fi uses cell data, but does not use call minutes. You can turn off cellular data usage for FaceTime (see below), then FaceTime will only rely on Wi-Fi.

Can you use an old iPhone for FaceTime?

You can absolutely use the old iPhone as a Wi-Fi-only device that can still use iMessage, FaceTime, and other apps included on iOS and that you’ve downloaded from the App Stores.

How do I make my iPhone WiFi only?

Go to Settings > Cellular, then turn Cellular Data on or off for any app (such as Maps) or service (such as Wi-Fi Assist) that can use cellular data. If a setting is off, iPhone uses only Wi-Fi for that service.

What can I use an old iPhone for?

Cookbook, reader, security camera: Here are 10 creative uses for an old iPad or iPhone

  • Make it a car dashcam.
  • Make it a reader.
  • Turn it into a security cam.
  • Use it to stay connected.
  • See your favorite memories.
  • Control your TV.
  • Organize and play your music.
  • Make it your kitchen companion.

Can you use an iPhone on Wi-Fi without service?

You can use your iPhone without any cellular service. Thanks to a growing number of Wi-Fi hotspots around the country, using apps on your iPhone without cellular service is easier than ever. Carriers such as T-Mobile even allow for calling and texting over Wi-Fi if you’re outside of a cellular coverage area.

Why does Apple allow FaceTime to be sent without a SIM?

Doesn’t make any sense why Apple doesn’t allow FaceTime without a SIM. I can still send iMessage over wifi without the SIM. So Apple knows my Apple ID What I don’t get is I CAN STILL RECEIVE factime calls on my iPhone 4S without a SIM. Plus I can still place facetime calls WITHOUT my SIM in my Verizon LTE iPad.

Is it possible to use iPhone 6 with FaceTime without a password?

Absolutely possible. Open the settings app on your device scroll down to FaceTime. Sign in with your Apple ID and password and give the device time to process your request. After processing, your laid with options to choose from on how you can be reached and boom your good to go.

Can you use FaceTime on an airplane with a SIM card?

So you can facetime on airplane mode with wifi on (but only with a SIM card). But these days, I am just using my iPhone 4S as an “ipod touch” since I got my Nokia Lumia 900.

Can you use messages and FaceTime over WiFi without a phone number?

Originally Answered: Can you use iMessage and FaceTime over WiFi without a registered phone number? Just go into settings for both Facetime and iMessage and tap on Send & Receive then under “Start new conversations from” pick whatever registered email address you want the call or message to originate from.