How to Make Phone Calls from an iPad?

You can use FaceTime for video and audio calls or connect your iPad to your iPhone via Wi-Fi to make regular phone calls. Moreover, you can make internet-based calls without a SIM card or phone plan using social media platforms such as Skype, WhatsApp, or VoIP apps like Calilio.

You can make calls from an iPad using Facetime, social media platforms, and a virtual phone number from a VoIP phone service that works over the Internet.

FaceTime is Apple’s built-in app for making audio and video calls between Apple devices. It allows iPad users to make free calls over Wi-Fi or cellular data without a traditional phone line. You turn on your iPhone’s “calls on other devices” to make a phone call from the iPad.

Follow these steps to make calls from your iPad using Facetime.

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone.
2. Select Phone> Call on Other Devices and turn it on.
3. Open Settings on your iPad and scroll down to FaceTime.
4. Toggle the switch to enable FaceTime and sign in with your Apple ID.
5. Open the Facetime app on your iPad.
6. Tap New FaceTime near the top of the screen.
7. Enter the contact’s name or phone number.
8. Tap the FaceTime button to make a video call or the Call button to make an audio call.

Note: To make calls from the Facetime app on iPad, your iPad and iPhone must be logged in with the same Apple ID.

Social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram allow you to call directly from your iPad. They provide an easy way to connect with friends, family, or business contacts through voice and video calls. All you need is an internet connection and the app installed on your iPad.

Social media platforms are especially useful for international calls, as they typically don’t charge for calls made over Wi-Fi. However, call quality depends on your internet connection, and both parties must have the same app installed.

You can make and receive regular phone calls on your iPad or Mac using the iPhone Cellular Calls feature, which routes calls through your iPhone. To set it up, follow these steps:

1. Sign in with the same Apple ID on both your iPhone and iPad.
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices.
4. Toggle on “Allow Calls on Other Devices.”
5. Select your iPad or Mac from the list of devices shown.
6. On your iPad or Mac, open Settings > FaceTime.
7. Enable FaceTime and sign in with the same Apple ID (if not already).
8. Turn on the toggle for “Calls from iPhone.”

Once this is set up, any call to your iPhone will ring on your iPad, allowing you to answer or decline it directly. Call notifications appear as pop-ups on your iPad, so you can respond or dismiss them just like on a phone. Missed calls and voicemails will sync across both devices.

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone services let you make calls over the Internet instead of traditional phone lines - you don’t need a SIM card. VoIP platforms provide you with virtual phone numbers that work like regular ones - you can use them to make and receive calls from anywhere and on any device, including smartphones, iPads, and PC. All you need is a reliable internet connection.

Calilio provides you with virtual numbers from over 100 countries. Our VoIP phone system allows you to make and receive calls on your iPad, smartphone, or any internet-enabled device. We make it simple and affordable to place calls without the need for traditional phone lines or expensive international charges.

Making calls from an iPad isn’t much of a deal. With FaceTime and VoIP services, you can easily make calls over the Internet. It turns your iPad into more than just a tablet—it allows you to make calls anywhere.