FaceTime is a great way to connect with friends and family through video calls. You can use SharePlay in FaceTime on your iPhone and iPad. While it also works on Mac, that doesn’t mean Android and Windows users will be deprived. Fortunately, FaceTime is usable even on Android and Windows. Of course, there is a downside.
In this post, we will show you how to use FaceTime on Android and Windows PC. Please note that iPhones need to be running at least iOS 15 or later, and iPads need to be running iPadOS 15 or later to support this functionality. Mac users need macOS Monterey or later. That’s to initiate a FaceTime link between an Apple device and an Android phone or Windows PC. Note that you cannot initiate a FaceTime call from an Android or Windows computer.
How to use FaceTime on Android
Before getting started with the steps, here are the important points to remember:
- Android users cannot initiate FaceTime calls from their devices. Only iPhone or iPad users can share FaceTime call links with Android phones. You’ll need to tap the link to join the call.
- You need to make sure that you have the latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge installed on your Android phone.
Let’s get started with the steps to create a FaceTime Call Link.
Step 1: Open the FaceTime app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap Create Link in the top left corner.
Once a FaceTime link is created, iPhone prompts you to share it using different apps. You can also copy the link and share it separately. You may want to text through the Messages app.
Step 3: Tap Messages.
Step 4: Enter your name or contact number using your Android phone and send the link.
Although the FaceTime Link is shared, a text message that says ‘Join My FaceTime’ is not sent. You can tap the ‘i’ icon to try sending it of your choice.
Step 5: On your Android phone, tap the Messages app.
Step 6: Open Text Messages and tap on FaceTime Link.
Step 7: When the link opens in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser, enter your name and tap Continue to join the call.
Step 8: Tap Allow to enable Camera and Microphone access.
Step 9: Select the option to allow the browser to record video.
Step 10: Choose your choice to allow the browser to record audio.
Step 11: Click Join in the upper right corner.
Step 12: On your iPhone, tap the FaceTime notification that says ‘Someone has asked to join’.
Step 13: Click Join in the upper right corner.
Step 14: Tap the ‘i’ icon in the upper right corner.
Step 15: Click on the blue checkmark icon to allow Android users to join the call.
Step 16: Tap Done in the upper right corner to start the call.
If you want to exit the call on your Android phone, tap Leave in the top right corner.
How to use FaceTime on Windows PC
Using FaceTime on a Windows computer is equally easy. Only iPhone, iPad, or Mac users can share FaceTime call links on your Windows PC. You’ll need to use up-to-date versions of the Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser on your computer.
We also recommend that you test your internet speed so that there is no delay in video calls. Here’s how to share a FaceTime call link using a Mac.
Step 1: On your Mac, press Command + Spacebar to open Spotlight Search, type face to face, and press Back.
Step 2: Click Create Link in the top left corner.
Step 3: Choose an app to share the link with or tap Copy link to share via email.
Step 4: On your Windows PC, open the app or email where you received the FaceTime link.
Step 5: Click on the link to open the call screen on the browser.
Step 6: Enter your name and click Continue.
Step 7: Click Allow in the top left corner to enable Camera and Mic access for your browser.
Step 8: Click Join in the lower left corner.
Step 9: On your Mac, click the FaceTime notification that says ‘Someone asked to join’.
Step 10: Click Join at the bottom of the left menu.
Step 11: Click the green arrow icon on the left to allow Windows users to join the call.
Once the call starts, you can click the Leave icon in the bottom left corner of your Windows PC to leave the call.
No iPhone? Nothing!
FaceTime calls can be joined from your Android or Windows PC. You can join the penalty with friends who own an iPhone, iPad or Mac to initiate a FaceTime call. With the latest version of Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browser, joining FaceTime calls will always be smooth. In case you’re having issues on your iPhone, check out our post on when FaceTime won’t connect on your iPhone.
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