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FaceTime is an Apple app that allows you to call, video chat, and share your thoughts and feelings with your friends. It’s a fabulous tool for keeping up with everyone in your life and even getting some business done.
So when FaceTime isn’t working as expected, it’s potentially a huge inconvenience! Or maybe you don’t even know where to start to get FaceTime up and running. So here are some FaceTime Help & Tips to get yours on the right road to using this app.
Jan 08, 2012 Forum discussion: I'm having a serious volume issue with FaceTime. I can barely hear a friend that I FaceTime with (Mac to Mac) on.
Contents
- 1 So, What IS FaceTime?
- 3 How FaceTime Actually Works
- 4 FaceTime for iPhone & iPad
- 5 FaceTime for Mac
- 6 Let’s Get A FaceTime Account
- 11 Troubleshoot FaceTime Problems
- 12 What About Security and Privacy on FaceTime
So, What IS FaceTime?
FaceTime is somewhat similar to Skype and Google Hangouts. FaceTime enables you to make a video or audio-only calls over WiFi from your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Macs.
It even works on mobile and cellular networks for iPhones and other iDevices. And FaceTime is really easy to use, so it’s safe for all ages, from your school-age children through your great-grandparents (and beyond.)
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Setting Up FaceTime is a Breeze!
FaceTime lets you make video and audio calls with friends, family, or even business associates over the WiFi network on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Unlike many other calling apps, there is no need to set up an additional account; just sign in with your Apple ID. It’s that simple.
To use the app, find the person within Contacts and tap the FaceTime icon. Or, use Siri to start the call with a simply voiced instruction. The receiver gets an invitation, to which they must accept before the video call begins.
Visit this article to learn step-by-step how to set-up and use FaceTime.
How FaceTime Actually Works
FaceTime utilizes the two built-in (if available on your model) cameras to create the perfect picture quality and focal length for viewing. The unique features of the app automatically adjust the brightness and contrast levels of the image, so that you always are in the best possible light.
Also, callers can switch the camera’s view, so that the other person can easily see surroundings. It’s super useful for connecting with friends or family in another city or country. And it’s a great option for holding or attending important business meetings and conferences when face to face isn’t possible.
FaceTime works by connecting an iPhone 4 (or newer), a fourth-generation iPod Touch (or newer), a second-generation iPad (or newer), or a computer with macOS or Mac OS X (e.g., MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, etc. ) to another iOS or macOS device.
Also please note that the previous generations of iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are not supported. FaceTime is also not compatible with non-Apple devices (e.g. Windows OS, PC, or other tablets). More specifically, following Apple devices support FaceTime:
Over Wi-Fi, you can use FaceTime on any of these iDevices
- iPhone 4 or later
- iPad 2 or later
- iPad mini (all models)
- iPod touch 4th generation or later (only iPod touch 5th generation supports FaceTime audio calling)
With a cellular data plan, you can also use FaceTime without Wi-Fi on any of these devices
- iPhone 4s or later
- iPad (3rd generation or later)
FaceTime for iPhone & iPad
FaceTime is meant for mobile. And it’s simple to get started and begin chatting with your friends and family. Just open your FaceTime app and sign in with your Apple ID.
Another option to do this is from Settings > FaceTime. If you’re using an iPhone, FaceTime automatically registers your phone number.
You also need to register your email address on your iPhone. So tap Settings > FaceTime > Use your Apple ID for FaceTime, and sign in. And if you’re using an iPad or iPod touch, register your email address by tapping Settings > FaceTime > Use your Apple ID for FaceTime, and sign in.
You can also use the contacts app to place a FaceTime call. FaceTime has the option to use either the front or back camera.
If FaceTime isn’t working for you on your iDevice, like your iPhone or iPad, take a look at our troubleshooting FaceTime for iOS article to get some tips and solutions.
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FaceTime for Mac
Apple’s signature calling app allows you to make calls to another Mac or an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. FaceTime is included with OS X Lion or later. And it is available for any Macs running Mac OS X Snow Leopard v10.6.6 or later. You still need an Apple ID to use FaceTime on your Mac.
So if you have Mac OS X v10.6, you download the FaceTime app from the Mac App Store (it is free). This app supports high-definition (HD) videos as long as your Mac has a built-in FaceTime HD camera.
And of course, remember that your video quality depends on your camera AND the quality and speed of your Internet connection.
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Let’s Get A FaceTime Account
To get started with FaceTime on, you may need an Apple ID. To turn FaceTime on, just navigate:
- iOS: Settings > FaceTime
- Macs: FaceTime > Preferences
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Hate FaceTime, Let’s Talk Alternatives
If you tried FaceTime out, but don’t like its interface or have some other issue with the app, we have some great options for you.
Check out this article “Hate Apple’s FaceTime” to see what apps we think are great options.
Want To Make Audio-Only FaceTime Calls?
We’ve all been there. A call comes in, but we’re still in our Pajamas or sporting some clothing that we just don’t want the world (or your mother) to see. What we want is to talk old-school. No image, just our lovely voices beaming through the microphone and speakers.
Yup, we want (okay, maybe we need) to make this call an audio-only call. But hey, that doesn’t seem as easy as it sounds. I mean FaceTime is all about the face, right?
So if you are “facing” (had to use that one–sorry) this situation, check out Bin’s article on how to make that audio-only FaceTime call. Yes, let’s do this old-school!
Is FaceTime a Data Hog?
Are you using FaceTime a lot with your mobile or cellular data plan rather than WiFi? If you are always on the run, the chances are that you are burning through quite a bit of your monthly data allotment when making FaceTime calls, especially video calls.
But how do you know how much data those FaceTime calls are taking? Well, Andrew looked into that very question in his article “How Much Data Does FaceTime Consume?” So if you’re finding that month after month you are burning through a lot of data, take a look at this article to check your FaceTime data use and learn ways to limit it.
What About Blocking Numbers or Contacts on FaceTime?
Okay, we all get calls from phone numbers that show up as Unknown or from folks that we just plain don’t know. It could be an advertiser or even a prince from some unnamed place, bearing the good (and possibly very bad if you fall for this one) fortune of inheritance.
So yeah, we want and need to ability to block things like this OUT.
So the good news is that you can block contacts and phone numbers on your device. And filtering iMessages from unknown senders is simple too! And if needed, you also may report iMessages that look like spam or junk.
This feature’s been around since iOS 7, but many of us still don’t use it, know how to use it, or even realize it’s there!
So if you want to block a number or a contact, take a look at Andrew’s article on How to Block Calls and Messages on FaceTime.
Just remember that when you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won’t get a notification. Messages won’t be delivered. Also, the contact won’t get a notification that the call or message was blocked.
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What About Security and Privacy on FaceTime
Facetime communications are protected by end-to-end encryption across all your devices when you use iMessage and FaceTime. And with iOS and watchOS, your iMessages are encrypted on your device in such a way that they aren’t accessible without your passcode.
Apple has no way to decrypt iMessage and FaceTime data when it’s in transit between devices. So unlike other companies’ messaging services, Apple doesn’t scan your communications. Therefore, Apple wouldn’t be able to comply with a wiretap order even if they wanted to.
Also, Apple doesn’t store FaceTime calls on any of its servers to protect your privacy.
The Nitty Gritty of Apple’s FaceTime Security
So FaceTime uses what’s called an Internet Connectivity Establishment (ICE) to establish a peer-to-peer connection between devices. Using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) messages, the devices verify their identity certificates and establish a shared secretfor each session.
The cryptographic nonce supplied by each device is combined to salt keys for each of the media channels, which are streamed via Secure Real Time Protocol (SRTP) using AES-256 encryption.
So what does this mean for you? It means your FaceTime calls, texts, etc. AND your iMessages are pretty well protected and secure.
Secure Messaging Scorecard
Of the seven major criteria that are used by Electronic Frontier Foundation to rank the security strength of messaging platforms, Apple scores 5 out of 7, significantly higher than Skype. Please note that this report from EFF has not been recently updated.
The two areas where Facetime is not ranked are a) Verifying contact’s identities and b) independent review of the code. These two characteristics are not a game-changer as you can easily verify who you are communicating with while using Facetime. Furthermore, by keeping the code intact and private, Apple is shielding its products from hackers. Recently, Apple launched a bounty program encouraging hackers to find vulnerabilities in its iOS platform.
In July 2016, a new piece of Mac-Targeting malware was discovered, allowing hackers to execute code and even control FaceTime’s camera access remotely. But Apple’s Gatekeeper security prevented the unsigned app from even being installed. So as long as you keep your computers and devices updated with the latest security patches from Apple, you should be good to go.
So place your fears aside. Apple’s Facetime app is very secure and provides users with end-to-end encryption affording peace of mind.
And Other Random Notes About FaceTime
FaceTime isn’t available or might not appear on devices purchased or used in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan.
FaceTime Audio was announced at Apple’s WWDC 2013 keynote speech on June 10, 2013 (iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks)
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macOS is the operating system that powers every Mac. It lets you do things you simply can’t with other computers. That’s because it’s designed specifically for the hardware it runs on — and vice versa. macOS comes with an entire suite of beautifully designed apps. It works hand in hand with iCloud to keep photos, documents and other stuff up to date on all your devices. It makes your Mac work like magic with your iPhone and other Apple devices. And it’s been built from the ground up with privacy and security in mind.
Featuring all-new, dedicated apps for music, TV and podcasts. Smart new features in the apps you use every day. And Sidecar, which lets you use iPad as a second Mac display.
Easy to Use When it’s simple to
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On a Mac, everything is designed to work just the way you expect it to — from operating it with simple, intuitive gestures to asking Siri to find a file to having your apps automatically update themselves. Whatever you set out to do on a Mac, there’s much less to learn and that much more to accomplish.
The Finder lets you easily browse and organise the files on your Mac — and those stored in iCloud Drive. View files by icons, in a list or with Gallery View, which helps you quickly locate a file by how it looks. Drag and drop files into folders in the sidebar. And use the Preview pane to see all of your files’ metadata, quickly create .zip files and share using the handy Share menu.
Dark Mode adds a dramatic look to your desktop and apps that puts the focus on your content. Dynamic Desktop makes your Mac even more beautiful with time-shifting desktop pictures that match the time of day wherever you are. And Stacks keeps your desktop free of clutter by automatically organising your files, images, documents, PDFs and more into tidy groups.
Spotlight helps you quickly and effortlessly find what you want like documents on your Mac, movie showtimes, and flight departure and arrival times. Just type a few keystrokes in the Spotlight search field and auto-complete immediately shows you relevant results.1
A simple two-finger swipe from the right edge of your trackpad brings up Notification Centre — the same one you use on iPhone — where you can see all the alerts that have come in recently. It’s also where you’ll find your Today view, which you can customise with helpful widgets or handy information pinned from Siri searches.
Siri helps you get things done just by using your voice. It also helps you get more things done at the same time. So you can finish your document while asking Siri to tell your co-worker that it’s on the way. Looking for the presentation you worked on last week? Just ask Siri.2 And with Apple Music, Siri can be your personal DJ and recommend music based on your tastes, and tell you more about songs, albums and artists.3
Continuity All your devices.
One seamless experience.
Your Mac works with your other Apple devices in ways no other computer can. If you get a call on your iPhone, you can take it on your Mac. And when friends text you — regardless of the phone they have — you can respond from your Mac, iPad or iPhone, whichever is closest. When you copy text or an image from one device, you can paste it into another with standard copy and paste commands. And with Sidecar, you can extend your workspace by using your iPad as a second Mac display. You can even unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch. No password typing required.
Privacy and Security We believe your data belongs to you. Full stop.
Everything you do with your Mac is protected by strong privacy and security features. That’s because we build data security into everything we make, from the start.
Privacy. You trust our products with your most personal information and we believe that you should be in complete control of it. We respect your privacy by enacting strict policies that govern how all data is handled. And when you browse the web, Safari helps prevent data companies from tracking the sites you visit.
Security. We design Mac hardware and software with advanced technologies that work together to help you run apps safely, protect your data and keep you safe on the web. The new Find My app helps you locate a missing Mac that’s lost or stolen — even if it’s offline or sleeping. And Gatekeeper makes it safer to download and install apps from the Mac App Store and the Internet.
Built-in Apps Apps as powerful and elegant as your Mac. Because they’re designed for it.
With every Mac, you get a collection of powerful apps. They’re the same apps you use on your iPhone or iPad, so they’ll feel instantly familiar. They all work with iCloud, so your schedule, contacts and notes are always up to date everywhere. And because they’re native apps — not web apps in a browser — they take full advantage of the power of your Mac to deliver the fastest possible performance and more robust features.
Media. Experience music, TV and podcasts in three all‑new Mac apps. Track the market and customise your watchlist. Peruse the best book titles from your desktop. And find the latest apps and extensions for your Mac, directly on your Mac.
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Creativity. Enjoy your best photos and videos, showcased in an immersive, dynamic new look. Transform home videos into unforgettable movies or quickly share clips with your favourite people. Create music like the pros with a huge collection of sounds, instruments, amps and a line-up of virtual session drummers and percussionists perfectly suited to play along with your song.
Productivity. Create beautiful documents with stunning simplicity. Visualise your data precisely and persuasively in spreadsheets with images, text and shapes. Make stage-worthy presentations using powerful graphics tools and dazzling cinematic effects to bring your ideas to life. And collaborate with friends and co-workers in real time — whether they’re across town or across the globe.
Communication. Easily manage all of your email accounts in one simple, powerful app that works with email services like iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL and Microsoft Exchange. Send unlimited messages to anyone on any Apple device, using the same Messages app on your Mac as you do on your iPhone. Make unlimited high-quality video and audio calls directly from your Mac with FaceTime. And securely locate a missing Mac using the new Find My app on Mac, iPhone and iPad.
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Organisation. A new gallery view and more powerful search help you find your notes more quickly than ever. Easily create, organise and add attachments to reminders. Manage your iCloud, Google and Exchange calendars in one place, create separate calendars for home, work and school, and view them all or just the ones you want. Instantly capture personal reminders, class lectures, even interviews or song ideas with Voice Memos. Keep all your contact info up to date on all your devices and easily import numbers, addresses and photos from Google and Microsoft Exchange. And control all your HomeKit-enabled accessories from the comfort of your desktop.
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Internet. Surf the web seamlessly with an updated start page that helps you quickly access your favourite and frequently visited sites. Use Apple Pay to make purchases on the web in Safari with Touch ID on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Map out new destinations from your desktop with gorgeous 3D city views in Flyover, point‑to‑point directions and comprehensive public transport directions. And instantly search your entire Mac or get results from the Internet in just a few keystrokes.
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iCloud All your stuff on your Mac.
And everywhere else you want it.
Every Apple app uses iCloud — it’s the magic behind the seamless experience you have with all your Apple devices. So you always have your photos, videos, documents, email, notes, contacts, calendars and more on whatever device you’re using. And any file you store in iCloud Drive can be shared with friends, family and colleagues just by sending them a link. iCloud Drive also lets you access files from your Mac on your iPhone or iPad. It’s all done automatically. Just like that.4
Accessibility We make sure that everyone is able to use a Mac.
macOS comes standard with a wide range of assistive technologies that help people with disabilities experience what the Mac has to offer, providing many features you won’t find in other operating systems. Features such as VoiceOver, Accessibility Keyboard, FaceTime5 and Text to Speech help everyone get more out of Mac.
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Technology Advanced to the core.
macOS features powerful core technologies engineered for the most important functions of your Mac. Thanks to Mac Catalyst, you can now enjoy your favourite iPad apps on your Mac. With SwiftUI, developers have a simple way to build better apps across all Apple platforms with less code. Create ML gives developers a faster and easier way to build machine learning into apps. And support for virtual and augmented reality lets developers create immersive worlds for you to step into.
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Compatibility Need to work with Windows?
Mac does that too.
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With macOS, it’s easy to transfer your files, photos and other data from a Windows PC to your Mac. Work with popular file types such as JPEG, MP3 and PDF, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. And of course, you can run Microsoft Office natively on a Mac. If you want, you can even run Windows on your Mac.6