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Apple iPhone - Use FaceTime

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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

  1. From a Home screen, tap
    FaceTime
    .
    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.
  2. Tap the
    New FaceTime
    (upper-left) then tap the
    Plus icon
    Add a Contact (upper-right) to access Contacts.
    For iOS 14.8 or older, tap the
    Plus symbol
    Add a Contact (upper-right) to access Contacts.
    If not available in Contacts, enter the name, email address or number then tap
    Search
    .
  3. Select a
    Contact
    .
    To use Group FaceTime, add multiple contacts to the list.
  4. Select the FaceTime call option:
    • Audio (Phone icon)
    • Video (Video Camera icon)
For additional FaceTime support, refer to this Apple article.

Accept a Request

  1. When receiving a FaceTime request, perform one of the following actions:
    • When the phone is locked, tap the
      Phone icon
      then slide to answer.
    • When the phone is unlocked, tap
      Accept
      .
  2. To end the FaceTime session, tap
    End
    .
    If running iOS 12 or lower, tap
    End
    (red phone symbol).
For additional FaceTime support, refer to this Apple article.