Recieve and place a phone call with OS X 10.10 yosemite

Though, there are several third party apps that allow you to use your Mac as a hub to manage incoming and outgoing phone calls. However, with OS X 10.10 Yosemite, this feature is now built directly into the operating system. Both devices will need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and iCloud account, in addition to the iPhone running iOS 8 or iOS 8 plus. These requirements eliminate any accidental connections to iPhones that isn't yours, or from someone else errantly connecting to your iPhone.

How to place a call

You can place a call in two different methods:

The first method

It requires you to launch the FaceTime app on your Mac device. Once launched, you can insert a phone number or look up a contact in the search box. If the phone number or contact you're trying to call is linked to an Apple ID, the service will default to using FaceTime to facilitate the call. To route the call through your iPhone, right-click on the contact name or phone number and select "Call using iPhone." But, if the number isn't linked to an Apple ID, Simply double-click it to initiate the call.

The second method

You can also make a call from other apps, including Contacts, Safari and Calendar. In Contacts you can click on the phone icon listed next to the phone number, then select the call with iPhone option. In Safari you can highlight a phone number, then click on the small arrow to the right of the number.  In the Calendar app, click on the phone number to confirm you'd like to place the call.

A notification complete with status and controls for your current call is displayed in the top-right corner once your call begins. If you do like to switch to your iPhone during the call, just unlock your phone and tap on the green bar to transfer the call.

Answering a call

Immediately you receive a phone call and your Mac starts ringing. A notification will show up in the usual place on your Mac, providing you with an option to Answer or Decline the call without touching your phone. When selecting decline, you can opt to set a reminder of the missed call, similar to declining a call on iOS.

 How to Disable Phone Call

Perhaps, you're busy and you don't want to be disturbed with phone calls. you can disable this feature by following the below steps

• Launch the FaceTime app on your Mac.
• Click on FaceTime in the menu bar, then select Preferences from the dropdown menu.
• Uncheck the box located next to iPhone Cellular Calls.

Moreover, you can change your Mac's ringtone in the same preferences pane.

For me personally, the inclusion of phone call to mac is a good innovation or what do you think? Please, leave your opinion in the comment section.

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