I want my daughter to be able to contact me over FaceTime if she needs me while I'm out running an errand. The iPad is currently signed in with my Apple Account, so she can't easily FaceTime my iPhone. Can I add her own account without losing the games, apps, photos, or other data already on the iPad? We also have an iMac and possibly an older iPhone available, but I'd prefer a solution that works over Wi-Fi without paying for cellular service.
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If you want something more limited than an iPad, a kid-focused calling device could be another option. Some allow you to control exactly who can call or be called and don’t provide access to a full app store. That may be useful if the main goal is simply giving her a reliable way to reach you.
The best long-term setup is to give her a separate Apple Account, ideally as a child account in your Family Sharing group. Sign out of your account on the iPad and choose the option to keep compatible data on the device when prompted. Make sure anything important is backed up first. Apps and purchases may remain on the iPad, but future downloads and purchases should be managed through her account or Family Sharing. Once her account is set up, add your phone number or Apple Account email to her FaceTime contacts.
You should avoid leaving your personal Apple Account signed in on a device your child regularly uses. Create her own account and use Family Sharing so she can access eligible purchases without sharing your login. An old iPhone can also work for FaceTime over Wi-Fi, even without an active cellular plan, as long as it’s connected to Wi-Fi and signed in with her account.
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