View 2 replies general various devices on one itunes account sep 29, 20. If facetime isnt already on your ipad, you can download it from the app. You can set the same apple id for itunes and app stores, but have different apple ids for messages, icloud and facetime. Add or remove your phone number in messages or facetime. If you see use your apple id for imessage, tap it and sign in with the same apple id that you use on your mac, ipad, and. Nov 14, 2012 first of all my apologies for my first post being one asking for your help, hopefully i can return the favor one day. Using the sharing apple id for itunes app store purchases to manage multiple apple devices with one family apple id, it is best to know how an apple id and its services works. Click to download the app, which may prompt you to enter your apple id password. Sharing one apple id on multiple ios devices works great to share itunes purchases, but creates syncing issues with contacts, facetime, and imessage. That way, you and your wife can use apps without having to buy them twice.
Get 3% daily cash with apple card or get up to 18 months special financing. Mar 03, 2011 with the launch of ipad 2, apple has also enabled facetime for use with its new built in cameras. Its a button that has an icon for the device and, again, with the latest screwup of the itunes ui you may not notice it. Managing multiple apple devices with one family apple id is. Simply, if i can sync all 40 with a single itunes account, i can download each app once, on my computer, and then sync each of the 40 ipads with my computer. Calls are routed to a phone number or an email address associated with the account.
Easy to transfer applications and settings from an existing ipad as long as you have either a cloud account, or ipad to ipad or a computer with itunes that has a backup of the exiting ipad and can connect to the new one. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports. Then only the iphone using the checked number will receive the messages, even the 2 iphones using same apple id. Sep 26, 2019 open itunes and select apps from the dropdown menu. Setting up multiple ios devices for messages and facetime if you own multiple ios devices you may want each one to be able to receive its own messages and facetime video calls. Click on it and you should see two ipads in a dropdown menu. One technique to control itunes spending is to set up an account without a credit card. After you set up your phone number, you can turn it on or off for messages and facetime on your mac.
Oct 28, 2012 we use one apple id for all the devices so we can share itunes, games books, etc. One of the issues i mentioned was the merging of multiple apple ids, and i pointed out that tim cook had replied to a user by email, back in 2011, that apple was working on this. If multiple users share an apple id, everyones facetime calls may be sent to all devices on the account. The other ipad facetime works when i call it on my iphone and vice versa, so i know both ipads facetime work. Multiple apple ids just leads to multiple problems macworld. If you want to sync one ipads cellular data connection to another ipad, take. This is good for family members that download music and apps and want to put them on different ipads or devices. Feb 09, 2011 leaked ipad 2 facetime files from the ios 4.
Jun 23, 2011 we have 2 ipad carts 32 ipads each with a macbook and teacher ipad. If i want to connect the new ipad mini to my computer, with my computer account, in my itunes with my emailapple id will it work. Use facetime with your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch apple. Every time i try to sync my new ipad, it syncs all the apps that are on my account. To successfully place a facetime call, you will need the the telephone number or apple id email address. Mar 20, 2011 under the facetime account you can only have 1 email set up, but below that you can set up multiple email accounts as phone numbers, i do it all the time. Personally, i would run the two ipads on one itunes account. You might need to wait a moment for it to activate. What i cant do is facetime from one ipad to another. Use imessage between devices registered on the same itunes. The bug allowed facetime users to call another device and hear audio on the other end before the recipient answered the call. I have 2 ipod touches different gens linked to my itunes acct but facetime as well. Select the old one and select music, photos, etc to remove those ones you dont want. How you go about syncing the two ipads depends on the type of syncing you.
Not only can you use facetime to do video conferencing, but you can also place voice calls, so you dont have to worry about combing your hair before talking on your ipad. This is a quick demo of how to setup and use facetime on the ipad 2. As you have bought ipad 2 or later or ipad mini, you could find out a new app called facetime on your new ipad. The itunes ipad app that helps you to manage your ipad device with that it allows you to download all the content from the itunes for ios store and you can use it on the apple music. The need to manage multiple ios devices is a common occurrence when family members share the same apple id.
To place a facetime call between two of your apple devices, you will simply need to add a new email address to one of the devices. The ipad 2 has two cameras, a front facing vga camera and a 720p hd rear facing camera and both can be used with facetime. Log out of dads id from itunes, plug in my mini, set up a new account, relogin with my account, download all i want, disconnect, and log out of my id. Using the sharing apple id for itunesapp store purchases to manage multiple apple devices with one family apple id, it is best to know how an apple id and its services works. An ipads screen can be a great vehicle for a facetime video call. Apple senior vp scott forstall shows off facetime, a video conferencing feature, on the new ipad 2. Feb 01, 2019 the bug allowed facetime users to call another device and hear audio on the other end before the recipient answered the call. So far weve just been using itunes but havent had great luck. This ipad seems to follow in the tradition of well made and functional apple products. On ipad 2, you need to add a person as a contact using the facetime or contacts app before you can call them. Uncheck the icloud account or other phone number under you can be reached by imessage at. You can use facetime over wifi 1 or over cellular on supported ios devices 2. The person you are calling must also have an apple device such as an. Click the device icon in the upperleft corner of the itunes window.
With the launch of ipad 2, apple has also enabled facetime for use with its new built in cameras. How many ipads can i sync with a single itunes account. Press the home button on your new ipad to start the setup process follow the instructions for initial setup. From the list under settings on the left side of the itunes window, click the type of content that you want to sync or remove.
Users will be able to video chat with other users on the new ipad, iphone, ipod touch, and mac. How to transfer data from your old ipad to your new ipad imore. Unlike iphones, ipads cant connect to cellular networks, so you will need to have. Ios 5 app download feature setup an itunes account for each cart or however you organize your ipads. You can easily facetime on your ipad using video or audio.
The default is for imessage and facetime to use the apple id you entered when setting up the device, so you will need to change it to avoid having messages go to all devices. Look for alternative compatible apps on the app store. Once you have signed in, all the purchases made on that id will be automatically downloaded into all the ios devices sharing the same id. Apr 07, 2020 if you use icloud to back up your ipad, you can transfer everything to your new ipad wirelessly. Open itunes and connect your device to your computer with a usb cable. Go to settings messages and make sure that imessage is on. While this works great for sharing purchased items, it can lead to problems by sharing contacts. The teacher has made that ipad the new master with all appssettings required for the others. We have separate email accounts that can be viewed on each pair i. Facetime is set up with my account, but since the ipad is more of a family device its mine, but everyone is allowed to use it, my sister programed her email so that her friends can call her. For this you should have the perfect internet connection. Use an older version of itunes to download the app. Facetime calls are integrated into your recent calls list in the phone app. Data you purchasedownload from apple apps, music, and.
Enter your phone number, apple id, or email address to use with facetime. Or will the itunes go all wonky and the large hadron collider exploded. Activating face time on two ipads with same account. Engrave your ipad with your name or a personal note for. Make sure that only the option of your phone number checked. Mar, 2011 this is a quick demo of how to setup and use facetime on the ipad 2. Download facetime and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Sharing an apple id on all devices in a family will ensure everyone has access to all the items purchased on itunes or the app store.
Nov 15, 20 i have multiple ipads and iphones on my account. How to make a facetime call on an ipad business insider. She is great at finding paid apps that have gone free. Facetime works over wifi iphone 4 or later and cellular iphone 4s or later. Under the facetime account you can only have 1 email set up, but below that you can set up multiple email accounts as phone numbers, i do it all the time. For messages, choose messages preferences, then click accounts and select your imessage account. May 08, 2012 using same itunes account for 2 devices without having same apps on both. My dad has an ipad 2 and we connect it with my computer, in my computer account, in my itunes with his emailapple id. The recent os versions have it preinstalled, but should you need to download it again, you can do so for free at. Install the free zoom app, click on new meeting, and invite up to 100 people to join you on video.
Nov 19, 2019 one of the many benefits of owning an ipad is the ability to place phone calls through the device, and one of the most popular ways of doing so is through facetime. As long as both ipads are authorised to the same itunes account, all you need to do is get them to sign up there facetime app to a different email address as to the one you will sign up to facetime with. The app store in itunes has all the same apps that you find on other devices. Download incompatible apps on an older iphone, ipad, or. Before you do that, however, youll want to trigger one last manual backup on your old ipad to make sure you get everything as uptodate as possible on your new device. Download incompatible apps on an older iphone, ipad, or ipod. One of the many benefits of owning an ipad is the ability to place phone calls through the device, and one of the most popular ways of doing so is through facetime. Facetime mit dem iphone, ipad oder ipod touch verwenden apple. Touch icloud and then enter your apple id and password in the provided fields. This is the exact setup our familys iphones, ipads and ipods have and it works fine with imessages and facetime kept separate but store purchases available on all devices to sort the contacts issue she will need to delete your icloud account in settingsicloud and sign in. This is the exact setup our familys iphones, ipads and ipods have and it works fine with imessages and facetime kept separate but store purchases available on all devices to sort the contacts issue she will need to delete your icloud account in settingsicloud and sign in with her appleid to create a new icloud account for her. May 23, 2012 shows you how to set up facetime on an apple ipad. Use apple configurator works very well and you can use whatever itunes account you want.
Mar 02, 2011 apple senior vp scott forstall shows off facetime, a video conferencing feature, on the new ipad 2. Managing multiple apple devices with one family apple id. Engrave your ipad with your name or a personal note for free. How to transfer data from your old ipad to your new ipad. Setup automatic downloads of new apps, then all you need to do is open itunes and download an new app with that account and the ipads will.
These instructions apply to ipads running ios 10 and later. I use a separate account apple id for itunes purchases than my icloud account. To capture a moment from your conversation, take a facetime live photo. Manage multiple ios devices sharing one apple id ianswerguy. Whats better, the thirdgeneration ipad or later can be operated with cellular data plan. You could put in a family apple id thats used with one credit card to purchase apps and have those. If asked, sign in with the apple id that youre using with messages and facetime on your iphone. Jan 27, 2020 you can use the phone number of your iphone with messages and facetime on your mac, ipad or ipod touch. Apr 06, 2010 this brings me to the question raised in the title of this article. Solved how to manage multiple ios devices with one apple id. Open the facetime app and sign in with your apple id. If youre looking to transfer everything from your old ipad to your new ipad, try using the automatic setup process in ios 11. If you have no apple id, you need to click create new account with email address.
Use itunes to sync your iphone, ipad, or ipod with your. I allow my 11yearold daughter download privileges but i have my ipad set up to automatically download any apps purchased by another idevice on the account. In the settings app, you will also want to make sure messages and facetime are setup to use the individual apple id. This will not work once all of your devices are configured to use the same itunes account you use to make purchases.
This brings me to the question raised in the title of this article. First of all my apologies for my first post being one asking for your help, hopefully i can return the favor one day. So, we bought my dad an ipad 2 and he has upgraded the software to ios 6 i think thats the one today i set him up an itunes account and loaded it with 15 to buy some apps. This will allow facetime to differentiate between the two and place a call to a specific device. If you name your ipads differently, you can keep them separate in itunes, plus itunes will know which is which by the serial number. This wikihow teaches you how to download the facetime app to your iphone, ipad, or macos computer. Just go into settings, and make sure the apple id set for those services is different for. Only with wifi, can you facetime on ipad with your friends. That is, it turned the device into a hot mic without the users knowledge. If that is the case you will have to look at restricting the ability to make purchases on a device by device basis. We are calling the email acct, and both ipads are working on separate wifis. Youll see two cameras on ipad one on the front and one on the back. Just a note if you use the same icloud apple id as well, both devices will recieve the imessages and facetime calls.
Facetime isnt available or might not appear on devices purchased or used in saudi arabia, united arab emirates, and pakistan. After you back up your ipad, youll want to get started with your new ipad and restore the older devices back up to it. Facetime is a video calling software developed by apple, compatible with iphone 4 or later, ipad 2, ipod touch 4th generation, or mac. Jan 16, 2012 we have two ipads with different itunes accounts. You may want to place calls between two ios devices using the same apple id, like if youre a. Apple ids logged into one of our ipads to avoid us having to buy apps twice. Connect with anyone on ipad, iphone, other mobile devices, windows, mac, zoom rooms, h. Can i use the same itunes account for 2 ipads without having the same apps on both. Learn how to use facetime to make video and audio calls from your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch. How to use facetime on iphone, ipad, or ipod touch. Prior to the introduction of ios 5, an apple id was mostly used for purchases from the apple store.
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