A built-in camera for video conferencing on the Apple Watch has long been on the wish list of many users (including me). But if you think the lack of a camera means you can't make a FaceTime call on an Apple Watch, you might be underestimating the capabilities of this smartwatch. Notably, there are a couple of ways to make a FaceTime audio call in watchOS 8. So let me explain how to make a FaceTime call from your watchOS device.
How to make a FaceTime call on Apple Watch
The Apple Watch comes with a built-in microphone and speaker that allows the smartwatch to deliver a calling experience like no other. The smartwatch also supports both cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity. Thanks to the neat integration with iOS devices, you can easily transfer your FaceTime call from Apple Watch to your iPhone. It is another plus from a flexibility point of view. With that said, let's dive in and see how it works:
With the Siri voice assistant, it's incredibly easy to make a FaceTime audio call on your Apple Watch. Just follow these steps:
2. When Siri comes up, you need to say "FaceTime [name of your contact]". For example, I directed Siri to “FaceTime Akshay”.
