How to Place FaceTime Calls on iOS or Mac

Apple has provided a unique feature to connect with your near and dear ones by FaceTime calling.It’s the built-in application of Apple that is used to place calls  in a very straightforward manner. All the latest gadgets of Apple packs with this great feature that makes the device more appealing and thus attracts the users towards it. It is also integrated into the Phone application on the iPhone. This newly launched feature requires Wi-Fi or strong internet connectivity to run on the device that you are using. One can connect with family members and friends with ease. If you are traveling and want to connect to your mom or brother, then you can do so with this feature of Apple.

It allows the people to see the other side just as we experience in video calling. Still, FaceTime is one of the most advanced features to experience something new with Upgraded technology. It provides a clear image resolution that helps you to connect your friend in a while.



Placing FaceTime Audio or Video call on iOS Devices

  • First and foremost, launch the FaceTime application on your device.
  • Then hit the “+” signed button there.
  • Now, enter the details that you wish to connect, such as the other’s side user name, email address, and number that you want to call.
  • You may enter additional names, mail addresses, and numbers in case you wish to place a group call.
  • Now, hit the Video or Audio call to begin calling.

Creating FaceTime Video or Audio Calling on Mac

  • First and foremost, launch FaceTime on the Mac device just from the accessibility of your Dock or the application folder.
  • Now, type the details to whom you wish to connect. You have to input a name, Email address, or contact number of the respective contact person that you wish to connect with.
  • Next,  type the same details in case of group calls.
  • Now, press the Video and Audio option to begin calling.

Switching from Normal Calling to FaceTime on iPhone

  • At the start, locate the calling menu while having on a phone call.
  • Now, hit the FaceTime tab to start the FaceTime video calling there.

Switching Off the Video While on FaceTime Calling

  • First of all, you have to begin or reply to a FaceTime call.
  • Then, tap the Home button there or swipe upward from the lowermost section of your display to get off from the app of FaceTime.
  • Note: This process will automatically pause your video or audio. The other side person can still hear your voice.

Using Siri to Use FaceTime Calling

  • Firstly, tap and hold the Home tab located on your iPhone. Alternatively, hit the Side tab and then say “Hey Siri” and ask for the activation of FaceTime.
  • Now, you have to say “FaceTime (with name).” You can also say “FaceTime” and wait for some time as Siri starts to search for the feature that you ask. A prompt box will appear and then waits for you to spell out the contacts. Pronounce the contacts that you wish to connect.
  • After that, you have to wait a bit for FaceTime to connect with your friend or relatives.

Using FaceTime via Apple Smart TV

  • In the beginning, swipe up the page of your device to expand other related options (Applicable to gadgets having a home tab.)
  • You can swipe the page down from the right side edge of the Home screen. (Applicable with Face ID.)
  • After that, hit the Screen Mirroring option there.
  • Then, press the device option on which you want to mirror your device’s screen.


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