use old iphone as home phone

Turn it into a “home phone” With iOS 8's Wi-Fi Calling feature, you can set your old iPhone up to still ring if you're home with your new iPhone and they're both on the same Wi-Fi network. This means you can dock your old iPhone in the kitchen, by the bed, or anywhere you used to have a cordless phone.

1. Can you still use iPhone without service?
2. Can I use an old iPhone as a WIFI only device?
3. What can I use an old iPhone for?
4. Can you use an old iPhone as a Homekit hub?
5. Can you FaceTime on an iPhone without service?
6. Can you use old iPhone without SIM?
7. Will my old phone still work on WiFi?
8. Can I still use WiFi on my iPhone without service?
9. Can I use my phone just on WiFi without a carrier?

Can you still use iPhone without service?

An iPhone can work fine without a carrier, but you won't be able to make Cellular calls without an active service plan from a carrier. The service plan is what lets you among other things make cellular voice calls. ... You only need to get the iPhone unlocked if you plan on using it with another carrier.

Can I use an old iPhone as a WIFI only device?

You can absolutely use the old iPhone as a Wi-Fi-only device that can still use iMessage, FaceTime, and other apps included on iOS and that you've downloaded from the App Stores. It sounds like you've already restored the device to its default settings, which is the first step.

What can I use an old iPhone for?

7 ways to make use of your old iPhone

• Sell or donate it.
• Make it a dedicated music player.
• Turn it into a kid's entertainment device.
• Make it an Apple TV remote.
• Make it a permanent car, bike, or kitchen fixture.
• Use it as a baby monitor.
• Turn it into your bedside buddy.
• ...

Can you use an old iPhone as a Homekit hub?

You can only use an Apple TV Generation 4, 4K or an iPad as a Home Hub. The device must stay in the home where it will be used. The iPhone is used as the interface for the Hub, wherever you are located, even away from your home.

Can you FaceTime on an iPhone without service?

Facetime only works on the iPhone with wi-fi. "You can make a video call to someone with a device that supports FaceTime. No setup is needed, but you must have a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet."

Can you use old iPhone without SIM?

Yes. Once activated the Phone can be used without a sim card. All features function except of course making calls and sending texts. Funnily enough, I have received iMessages, and FaceTime calls from iphone users - though my iphone has no data plan or SIM card, and I use wifi only on iPhone 4S and ipad mini.

Will my old phone still work on WiFi?

Originally Answered: Will a deactivated phone still work on WiFi? IPhones and Androids will function the same way as a tablet with WiFi and without a cellular connection. Without an activated SIM, a cell phone with a WIFI connection can be used to stream music, videos, and run most applications.

Can I still use WiFi on my iPhone without service?

The answer is "no", you need an activated SIM card to setup a new iPhone, but "yes" to using it without a plan. By using call/text apps over WiFi there's no need for cellular service unless wifi isn't readily available.

Can I use my phone just on WiFi without a carrier?

Rest assured that your phone will operate just fine without active service from a carrier, leaving it as a Wifi-only device. ... Whether you're buying to use the phone on Wifi permanently or just for a short period of time — perhaps while you're traveling abroad — you won't find many issues.