Unlocking the Power of Voice Calls- A Comprehensive Guide to Making Phone Calls on Your iPad

How to Allow Phone Calls on iPad

Are you an iPad user who has been wondering how to allow phone calls on your device? The good news is that it’s quite simple to set up. Whether you want to use your iPad as a primary phone or just occasionally receive calls, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

Step 1: Ensure Compatibility

First, make sure that your iPad is compatible with cellular calling. The feature is available on certain iPad models, including the iPad Air (3rd generation) and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad (6th generation) and later, and iPad mini (5th generation) and later. If your iPad doesn’t support cellular calling, you can still receive phone calls using Wi-Fi calling.

Step 2: Set Up Cellular Data

To use cellular calling, you’ll need to have a cellular plan and activate cellular data on your iPad. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to Settings on your iPad.
2. Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
3. Select “iTunes & App Store.”
4. Tap on your name at the top of the screen.
5. Tap on “View Apple ID.”
6. Tap on “iPhone Cellular (Data Plan).”
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your cellular plan and activate cellular data.

Step 3: Set Up Wi-Fi Calling (if applicable)

If your iPad doesn’t support cellular calling, you can still receive phone calls using Wi-Fi calling. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Go to Settings on your iPad.
2. Tap on “Phone.”
3. Scroll down and tap on “Wi-Fi Calls.”
4. Toggle the switch next to “Wi-Fi Calls” to enable the feature.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi-Fi calling.

Step 4: Set Up Voicemail

To receive voicemail, you’ll need to set up a voicemail account on your iPad. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to Settings on your iPad.
2. Tap on “Phone.”
3. Scroll down and tap on “Voicemail.”
4. Tap on “Set Up Now.”
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your voicemail account.

Step 5: Make and Receive Calls

Once you’ve completed the above steps, you should be able to make and receive phone calls on your iPad. To make a call:

1. Open the Phone app on your iPad.
2. Tap on the “+” button to enter a new number or select a contact from your address book.
3. Tap the “Call” button to initiate the call.

To receive a call:

1. Your iPad will alert you when you receive a call.
2. To answer the call, tap “Answer” on the screen.
3. To decline the call, tap “Ignore.”

Now that you know how to allow phone calls on your iPad, you can enjoy the convenience of making and receiving calls on your favorite device.