In this quick tutorial, we show you how to make FaceTime calls and send iMessages to iPhones, iPads, and Macs that have the same Apple Account.

You likely use your single Apple Account (formerly called an Apple ID ) across all your devices. And chances are they all share the same phone number and Apple Account email address to make and receive FaceTime calls and iMessage texts.

But if you want to make a FaceTime call or send an iMessage to your own Apple device, like from your iPhone to an iPad or iMac at your house, you may notice that calls don’t go through because the caller and receiver are the same. Similarly, sending texts may appear one-sided.…