Apple iPhone - Use FaceTime
Here's how to make and receive FaceTime calls on your iPhone.
- The FaceTime® app must be turned on in order to place or accept a Facetime call.
- If you can't turn on or sign in to FaceTime, it may take up to 24 hours to activate on your device. For additional info, visit the Apple Support page.
- To use Group FaceTime video calls, you need an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 12.1.
- Earlier phone models that support iOS 12.1 can join Group FaceTime as audio participants. For additional Group FaceTime support, refer to this Apple article.
Place a FaceTime Call
- From a Home screen, tapFaceTime
.
If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.FaceTime can also be accessed from Phone or Contacts. - Tap theNew FaceTime(upper-left) then tap thePlus icon
(upper-right) to access Contacts.
For iOS 14.8 or older, tap thePlus symbol(upper-right) to access Contacts.
If not available in Contacts, enter the name, email address or number then tapSearch. - Select aContact.To use Group FaceTime, add multiple contacts to the list.
- Select the FaceTime call option:
- Audio (Phone icon)
- Video (Video Camera icon)
For additional FaceTime support, refer to this Apple article.
Accept a Request
- When receiving a FaceTime request, perform one of the following actions:
- When the phone is locked, tap thePhone iconthen slide to answer.
- When the phone is unlocked, tapAccept.
- To end the FaceTime session, tapEnd
.
If running iOS 12 or lower, tapEnd(red phone symbol).
For additional FaceTime support, refer to this Apple article.