How to Make a FaceTime Call with Siri on the iPhone

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Want to know how to start a Siri FaceTime call? It’s no secret that you can use Siri to do things like control your music or launch apps. And most people are familiar with using Siri to make a voice call, but you can also use Siri to make a FaceTime call. My mom is a huge fan of this as she continues to learn the best ways to use her iPhone; using Siri to FaceTime me is her personal favorite how-to. Here’s how to use Siri to make FaceTime calls.

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How to Start a Siri FaceTime Call on the iPhone

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1. Say, "Hey Siri, FaceTime [contact's name]," if you have Hey Siri enabled.
   
   
2. You can also hold the Side button, or the Home button if you don't have a Side button, and then say, "FaceTime," followed by the name of the contact you'd like to call.
   
   
3. You can also have Siri place a FaceTime call to an Android use via a link. Tap Send to invite them to a FaceTime call. 
   
   

Your FaceTime call will begin automatically. Don’t want to show your face? Siri can initiate FaceTime audio calls as well. Just say "FaceTime audio” and the name of your contact and Siri will handle the rest.