FaceTime without WLAN - is it possible?

FaceTime is an app for iOS that allows you to communicate via video chat. Since using this app consumes a lot of data, it is recommended to use FaceTime over WLAN. However, you can also make use of the app without WLAN.

How to use FaceTime without WLAN

If you have a device equipped with iOS and version 6 or higher, then you can use FaceTime via mobile data on the 3G or 4G network. If the version of your terminal is below, the possibility is that you pair it with another "FaceTime"-enabled device and make it an Internet hotspot.

FaceTime without WLAN on iOS 6 and higher

1. First, call up the "Settings" of your device.
2. Then tap FaceTime. Now you can make various settings for this app.
3. So now scroll down about a bit until the option "Mobile data" appears.
4. Next, move the switch from "Use mobile data" to "On" so that you can use it should no WLAN be in range.

FaceTime without WLAN in lower versions

1. First call your "Settings" and then switch to the "Mobile data".
2. Daraufhin wählen Sie „Persönlicher Hotspot“ aus und setzen den Schieber auf „Ein“.
3. Anschließend tippen Sie „WLAN und Bluetooth einschalten“ an.
4. Jetzt selektieren Sie „WLAN-Passwort“ und können nun ein persönliches Passwort festlegen.
5. Wählen Sie jetzt „Zum Verbinden mit WLAN“ aus.
6. Nun können Sie sich mit weiteren „FaceTime“-fähigen Geräten verbinden.