FaceTime
How to Stop Faces from Moving in Group FaceTime Calls
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Many people have been struggling with the same issue when it comes to Group FaceTime on their iPhone: screen movement. Sometimes it can be nice to see the current speaker featured larger than the others. However, many people prefer for the members of their group chat on FaceTime to be equally sized throughout the whole call, regardless of who is speaking. Fortunately, this is an easy fix! Here's how to stop faces from moving during FaceTime.
How to FaceTime with an Android User or Windows User on iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
FaceTime has gotten more attention than almost any other feature with this most current iOS software update, iOS 15. One of the most exciting features to roll out is the brand-new ability for iPhone users to FaceTime with Android users and Windows smartphone users! It's as simple as texting a link. Let's check it out!
How to FaceTime Screen Share with SharePlay on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Can you screen share on FaceTime? You can! Here's how to use FaceTime to screen share with Apple's new SharePlay feature on your iPhone. You'll be able to watch videos together, stream movies, or have a virtual dance party!
How to Group FaceTime on iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
Sometimes you want to see everyone you’re speaking to on your iPhone group calls. Whether you’re using FaceTime with your friends, family, or co-workers, Apple makes group FaceTime calls easy to start and easy to add up to 32 people to your call. Here are your instructions for how to group FaceTime.
How to FaceTime on iPhone
By Hallei Halter
Have you been wondering how to call on FaceTime, or is it your first and you've found yourself asking, "how do you FaceTime for the first time?" If you're trying to find a more personal way to keep in touch, FaceTime is a great option. Below, I show the first thing you need to know about FaceTime: how to make a FaceTime audio or video call. And now, you can even place FaceTime audio and video calls to Android users as well!
Want to know how to start a Siri FaceTime call? It’s no secret that you can use Siri to do things like control your music or launch apps. And most people are familiar with using Siri to make a voice call, but you can also use Siri to make a FaceTime call. My mom is a huge fan of this as she continues to learn the best ways to use her iPhone; using Siri to FaceTime me is her personal favorite how-to. Here’s how to use Siri to make FaceTime calls.
Voice Isolation on iPhone Cuts Out Background Noise
By Rachel Needell
If you ever find yourself in a crowded space desperately trying to get the other person to hear you during a FaceTime call, then this is the tip for you! Luckily, Apple has some handy built-in Mic Mode features that allow you to adjust your microphone settings and filter out any background noise so your voice stands out better. We'll show you how to turn Voice Isolation on and off.
How to Share Screen on FaceTime
By Leanne Hays
As someone who lives very far away from my closest friends and much of my family, FaceTime calls have become the lifeblood of many of my longest relationships. This also means that so much of our lives are separate, and I can’t simply lean over on the couch to show my friend or family member something cool on my phone. However, it can be that simple with Screen Sharing on a FaceTime call!
How to Move Your FaceTime Thumbnail Image
By Abbey Dufoe
When you're FaceTiming, you can see the other person and you can also see yourself. But say you’re FaceTiming someone on your iPad or iPhone and they’re trying to show you something from their location, or their face is covered by the small image of you. Luckily, you can easily move the thumbnail image of you!
How to Schedule a FaceTime Calendar Invite
By Elisabeth Garry
FaceTime's getting a makeover in iOS 15, and one change that adds some Zoom-like capabilities to FaceTime is the ability to schedule a FaceTime call and invite your friends with the Calendar app. Let's learn how to schedule a FaceTime meeting.
How to FaceTime Screen Share on Mac
By Devala Rees
Learning how to screen share on a Mac FaceTime call is useful in all kinds of situations, whether you want to walk someone through how to interpret a spreadsheet or just informally show a family member some fun digital art. Let's cover how to share your screen on a FaceTime call on your Mac.
How to Reduce Background Noise in FaceTime with Voice Isolation
By Elisabeth Garry
If you've ever tried to FaceTime in a noisy location, you know that FaceTime's audio clarity can leave a lot to be desired. With iOS 15, Apple aims to fix that by offering a Voice Isolation Mic Mode for FaceTime so your voice will stand out above the background noise. We'll show you how to use this new feature to enjoy better-quality sound in FaceTime.
How to Block Someone on a Mac
By Rachel Needell
If you love having your messages and phone calls connected to your Macbook, you may also want to be able to block specific numbers and contacts from your Mac as well. While numbers blocked on your Mac will also be blocked on iPhone and all other devices, it's nice to be able to block a number from your Mac. Here's how to block contacts on Macbook, iMessage, and FaceTime.
How to Use Call Waiting in FaceTime
By Abbey Dufoe
Can you get incoming calls while on FaceTime? Yes! With FaceTime call waiting, accepting incoming calls and putting your FaceTime call on hold is easy. When someone calls you while you’re on a FaceTime call, you have two options: End & Accept or Decline. If the calls are both FaceTime Audio (FaceTime without video) or one is a regular phone call, you'll be able to Hold & Accept. This fast tip will show you how to answer calls and place calls on hold using FaceTime call waiting, so let's dive in.
If you need some privacy during a FaceTime call, you have two options. You can mute FaceTime audio or pause FaceTime video during a call on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to mute the sound or stop the video feed during a call in the FaceTime app.
How to Merge Calls on iPhone to Create a Group Call
By Belinda Sanmiguel
You don't have to use Zoom or Skype for group calls! You can also make three-way (or more) calls with your iPhone's FaceTime and Phone apps. Below, we'll show you how to make a conference call on your iPhone.
How to End a FaceTime Call
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Learn how to hang up on a FaceTime call and how to leave a group FaceTime call to avoid those embarrassing situations where you stay on the line well after the call has ended.
How to Set Your FaceTime Caller ID
By Conner Carey
Believe it or not, you can FaceTime using an email instead of phone number or vice versa. Also, If you have multiple numbers and email addresses associated with FaceTime, you may want to know how to use a phone number for FaceTime instead of email. This article will show you how to change your FaceTime caller ID settings in just a few simple steps.
How to Flip Camera During a FaceTime Call
By Hallei Halter
FaceTime can be tricky, and you may have found yourself wondering, "why is my FaceTime camera flipped?" FaceTime video calls automatically use the front-view camera, but sometimes you may want to use the back camera. Sure, you can flip your iPhone around, but it's hard to tell where your camera is pointing when you do that. Here's how to flip the FaceTime camera during a call instead.