{"id":1546,"date":"2022-11-30T20:33:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T20:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devotedgrandma.com\/?p=1546"},"modified":"2022-11-30T20:33:35","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T20:33:35","slug":"facetime-with-grandkids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devotedgrandma.com\/technology\/facetime-with-grandkids\/","title":{"rendered":"FaceTime With the Grandkids: A Helpful Guide for Grandparents Everywhere"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most incredible things about the world today is being able to turn to technology in situations where you couldn\u2019t before. However, this can also be stressful for the older generation who didn\u2019t grow up with these communication outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who don\u2019t live near their loved ones, video chat allows people to talk face-to-face and not just over the phone. However, these platforms can be confusing. Therefore, we have created a helpful guide to FaceTime for seniors. The information below will explain the process and how to use the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is FaceTime?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As an Apple software explicitly created for the company\u2019s devices, people use FaceTime specifically for iPhones and Apple products to video chat. Users can call one another through the designated app and use either audio and video simultaneously or just audio on its own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to note that you are unable to download FaceTime on non-Apple products. Therefore, if you have an Android phone, you will not be able to video chat with a person who has Apple unless you use a different software entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting Up FaceTime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All Apple products will come with FaceTime automatically installed on the device. Just as how your phone or MacBook comes set up with Safari, iMessage, and a camera, you also get FaceTime without extra effort on your part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only thing you need to get started is an Apple ID. This unique identifier is required for all Apple users and is something you input into your mobile device during registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you set up your iPhone with your username and account information, your FaceTime app will automatically log in with your credentials. While it is possible to log another person into your FaceTime application, this can cause issues with your device that bring error messages or incorrect functionality with other apps. Therefore, Apple does not recommend taking this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using FaceTime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many, the thought of using FaceTime is overwhelming and causes them to shy away from using it or even opening up the application. The different functions lead people to believe that it\u2019s a complicated process to get up and going. However, you will soon find that using the app is very simple and streamlined and that the associated features elevate your communication experiences exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first step in using FaceTime is to find the application itself. If your phone is new and you have just booted it up after purchasing it from the store, you are likely to find the icon on the first page of applications. If not, you may find that it has moved to another screen due to downloading other apps. In this case, continue scrolling until you see the proper icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FaceTime icon is a white video camera set against a bright green background. No words are included on the image or underneath it to help you correctly identify it. However, no other Apple-specific apps resemble this graphic, so it should stand out easily on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What if FaceTime Isn\u2019t There?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although the application automatically downloads into the software of your phone, there may be times when the program deletes or isn\u2019t turned on. While this isn\u2019t common, it comes with an easy fix. If you find that to be the case, you can try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n