How to Make a FaceTime Call on Mac
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- Requirements for making a FaceTime call on Mac
- How to make and receive a FaceTime call on Mac
- Make a FaceTime audio and video call on Mac
- Receive a FaceTime audio and video call on Mac
You can use your Mac to make a FaceTime call and receive a FaceTime call from others if your iPhone is out of power or not around.
Requirements for making a FaceTime call on Mac
To make a FaceTime audio and video call on Mac to an iPhone user, ensure that the iPhone and Mac meet the following demands: both devices have a stable internet connection, the iPhone has the latest version of iOS, the Mac has the latest version of macOS, and the FaceTime app is enabled on both devices. Additionally, the iPhone and Mac must be signed in with the same Apple ID, and the FaceTime app must be enabled on the Mac.
1. Make sure the iPhone is running iOS 8 and later.
2. The Mac and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. To use AirDrop, make sure your Mac and iPhone have signed in with the same Apple ID, allowing you to share files seamlessly between devices.
4. To turn on Wi-Fi calls on your Mac and iPhone, you can follow these steps:
Turn on Wi-Fi calling on iPhone: To enable Wi-Fi calling on your iPhone, go to Settings > iPhone > Wi-Fi Calling and slide it on. For iOS 8 or earlier, go to Settings > FaceTime and slide iPhone Cellular Calls to turn it on.
Turn Wi-Fi calling on Mac: open FaceTime>choose FaceTim>Preferences>choose Calls from iPhone.
How to make and receive a FaceTime call on Mac
Make a FaceTime audio and video call on Mac
You can make a FaceTime call on your Mac while using other apps, except for the FaceTime app itself. This means you can initiate a FaceTime call from within other applications like Contacts, Safari, Mail, Maps, Spotlight, Calendar, and Reminder, in addition to the FaceTime app.
- 1. To use FaceTime on your Mac and iPhone, open the FaceTime app on your Mac and sign in with the same Apple ID that you use on your iPhone. This will allow you to make and receive FaceTime calls on both devices, and you can use the Mac's camera and microphone to make video calls from your computer.
2. Enter the phone number, and then choose audio call.
3. During a FaceTime call on Mac, you have several management options. You can switch to a video call by clicking the "Video" button, receive a new call on your iPhone while keeping the current call on hold using call waiting, start a conference call when you have another incoming call, and even transfer the call to your iPhone if you prefer to continue the conversation on your mobile device.
If you're having trouble with FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad, you can find more information on how to make a FaceTime call and troubleshoot common issues by visiting the relevant articles.
Receive a FaceTime audio and video call on Mac
To answer a FaceTime call from your iPhone on your Mac, look for the FaceTime call notification on your Mac screen. Click the "Accept" button to initiate the call and start communicating with the caller.
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