You first set up your iPhone, and then set up your iPad.
On your iPhone, go to Settings 
> Cellular.
If your iPhone has Dual SIMs, choose a line (below SIMs).
Do any of the following:
Tap Calls on Other Devices, turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices, then choose your iPad along with any other devices on which you’d like to make and receive calls.
This allows iPad and other devices where you’re signed in with the same AppleID to make and receive calls when they’re near your iPhone and connected to Wi-Fi.
Tap Wi-Fi Calling, turn on Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone, then turn on Add Wi-Fi Calling For Other Devices.
This allows iPad and other devices where you’re signed in with the same AppleID to make and receive calls even when your iPhone isn’t nearby.
On your iPad, go to Settings> FaceTime, then turn on FaceTime and Calls from iPhone. If you’re asked, turn on Wi-Fi Calling.
Make a call: Tap a phone number in Contacts, Calendar, FaceTime, Messages, Search, or Safari. Or open FaceTime, enter a contact or phone number, then tap .
Receive a call: Swipe or tap the notification to answer or ignore the call.
Note: If you enable Wi-Fi Calling, emergency calls may be made over Wi-Fi, and your device’s location information may be used for emergency calls to aid response efforts, regardless of whether you enable Location Services. Some carriers may use the address you registered with the carrier when signing up for Wi-Fi Calling as your location.
FAQs
After setting up your devices, you can make and receive phone calls on your Mac or iPad whenever the iPhone is nearby and on the same network as the other device. , or choose a call option from a menu. You can also make a call directly from the FaceTime app.
Can I use my iPad to make and receive phone calls? ›
After setting up your devices, you can make and receive phone calls on your Mac or iPad whenever the iPhone is nearby and on the same network as the other device. , or choose a call option from a menu. You can also make a call directly from the FaceTime app.
Does an iPad need a separate phone number? ›
Since the cellular version of the iPad has a SIM card and accesses the internet that way, it has a phone number assigned as well. You cannot call this number – it has no voice plan associated with it – but you can text the number.
How do I link my phone number to my iPad? ›
On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security. Next to Email & Phone Numbers, tap Edit. next to your phone number and follow the instructions.
How do I connect my phone to my iPad? ›
Ensure that you're signed into iCloud and both your iPhone and your iPad. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, select your name at the top of the screen, and choose iCloud. Under the "Apps using iCloud" heading, select Show All. Toggle the switch to turn syncing on or off for those apps or services.
Can iPad receive calls without iPhone? ›
Tap Wi-Fi Calling, turn on Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone, then turn on Add Wi-Fi Calling For Other Devices. This allows iPad and other devices where you're signed in with the same Apple ID to make and receive calls even when your iPhone isn't nearby.
Can a tablet be used as a phone? ›
Tablet calling is easy. Once you've established an internet connection, you really need only two things to make your tablet function as a smartphone: an app that makes use of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) or VoLTE (Voice over LTE) wireless calling technology, and a pair of headphones.
Can I have an iPhone and iPad with the same phone number? ›
You can only have the phone number on the Iphone. If you have a cellular Ipad you can have service. It shouldn't matter wheather or not you have an android or iPhone.
Can I have the same phone number on my phone and iPad? ›
You can use the phone number of your iPhone with Messages and FaceTime on your Mac, iPad, or iPod touch.
How do I know if iPad has cellular? ›
You can tell if your iPad is cellular by looking at the top of it. Does it have a black or white strip? If it does, it has cellular capabilities. It will also have a SIM slot, like a mobile phone, that you can put a nano-SIM card into.
Sign up for Google Voice & get your number
- Download the Voice app.
- Open the Voice app .
- Sign in to your account.
- Review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. tap Accept.
- To pick your Google Voice number, tap Search.
When you set up text forwarding between your iPad and iPhone, you can text people from your iPad even if they have an Android device or a phone without smart features. The iPad uses a feature called Continuity to route the message through the cloud to your iPhone and then to the recipient.
Why doesn't my iPad get all my text Messages? ›
If you have an iPhone and another iOS or iPadOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages: In the Settings app, tap Messages. Tap Send & Receive.
Why can't I connect my phone to my iPad? ›
Check and see if your Bluetooth device is charged and compatible. Ideally, you want both gadgets fully charged when you try to pair them. If your Bluetooth device is out of power, your tablet won't be able to find it. You also need to make sure they're compatible.
Is it good to sync iPad and iPhone? ›
Syncing allows you to update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS software, back up your device data safely to your Mac or iCloud, and, if you need to, use a backup to restore information on your device. Syncing also provides great control over what content is transferred to your device.
What happens if you plug iPhone into iPad? ›
Just plug in your iPhone (or, presumably, any other device that you want to charge) into the iPad's USB-C port, and it'll charge.
How do I make phone calls on my tablet? ›
Make a phone call
- From the bottom of your screen, swipe up.
- Open the Phone app . ...
- Tap the dial pad to enter a phone number.
- You can also tap the name of the person you'd like to call from Favorites, Recents, or Contacts.
- Tap Call .
Wi-Fi + Cellular models with embedded eSIM technology include iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation or later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), iPad (7th generation or later), and iPad mini (5th and 6th generation).
Can cellular iPad receive text messages? ›
iMessages are texts, photos, or videos that you send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. These appear in blue bubbles. All other text messages use SMS or MMS and require a text-messaging plan.
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