How to make wifi calls on ipad

You need to answer a phone call, but your iPhone isn’t within reach. With a feature called iPhone Cellular Calls, you can answer that call on a nearby iPad or Mac. It's part of Apple's Continuity system, which is designed to sync and share certain capabilities across iOS, iPadOS, Apple Watch, and Mac, and also includes Handoff and Universal Clipboard. Here's how to set up the feature so you can start making and taking calls without touching your phone.

System Requirements 

Your iPhone must be running iOS 8.1 or later and be activated with a carrier, while your iPad must have at least iOS 8 or iPadOS. Your Mac must be on OS X Yosemite or later. If you have a Mac mini or Mac Pro, it must also have an external microphone or headset to use this feature.

Each device must be signed into iCloud and FaceTime using the same Apple ID. They must also have Wi-Fi enabled and be connected to the same network using either Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Allow Calls on Other Devices 

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You can make Wi-Fi calls using Nextiva’s VoIP app. Head over to your App Store and search “Nextiva” to download the app to your device. (Note that you might need an Enterprise account to use the app.)

Start by uploading your contacts to the database. You can do this by importing contacts from your device or adding them manually.
Your VoIP phone number will be the same one created when you got your Nextiva subscription. The same applies if you’re using an international number.
Then, when you’re done, hit the Call tab towards the bottom of your screen. Click the person you want to call.
If you’ve already enabled Wi-Fi calling on your device, the Nextiva call won’t use your cellular data. It will jump on the wireless internet connection you’re already using.

2) Can I still make emergency calls?

Calls using cellular data are preferred for emergency calls. Why? Because when a cellular call is made, it pings nearby cell towers. The emergency services use this data to track your location and route your call to the nearest public safety answering point, or PSAP.
That being said, you can still make Wi-Fi calls in an emergency situation, but make sure to provide the operator your specific location verbally.

3) Can I register an address to my phone making Wi-Fi calls?

Emergency services can’t easily track a caller’s location from Wi-Fi calls. For this reason, you’ll need to add an address to your device. This is used if you make an emergency call. The police (or otherwise) will be sent to this location if you call them via a Wi-Fi network.
The device you’re using will ask for an emergency address when you enable calls over Wi-Fi. For cell phone carriers, it’s typically your billing address. The Nextiva App will automatically draw your emergency address from your User Profile. You can’t use this feature without adding this information to your Apple or Android device.

4) What types of devices can make Wi-Fi calls?

An increasing number of phone service providers support Wi-Fi calls, including:

• AT&T
• Verizon
• T-Mobile
• Sprint
• Cloud phone systems

Almost all Android and Apple phones now support Wi-Fi calls.
Alternatively, you can use the Nextiva business app to make work-related Wi-Fi calls. You can sync your work phone’s contact list to the app. Then, you can use the app to make high-quality phone calls over your Wi-Fi.
But what if you’re using a device that doesn’t have a cellular connection, anyway? The Nextiva App is also compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. This means you can make Wi-Fi calls through your PC. You don’t need your mobile device.
Regardless of which device you’re using, you can still make a call using a Wi-Fi connection.

5) How do I turn it off?

Not ready to start using Wi-Fi for your calls? Don’t worry. You can still switch back to using your cellular network at any time.
To do this, head back to the Wi-Fi settings for your device. Simply switch the toggle back to Off. For Android devices, you’ll also need to switch off airplane mode in your status bar. Apple users will need to turn their cellular data back on through their settings menu.
You can switch between Wi-Fi and cellular calls at any time. For example, if you’re working remotely and don’t have good signal strength, use Wi-Fi calls. But if you’re in the office with a strong cellular connection, stick to that.
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6) Is it safe?

When making a call, your mobile carrier encrypts your voice. This happens when you’re using a Wi-Fi connection, making such calls perfectly safe — even if the Wi-Fi network isn’t secure or password-protected.