FaceTime is a video call app that allows you to call anyone with an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Mac. Users with an iOS 15 (or above) device can also FaceTime Android users by sending them a “FaceTime Link.”
To use FaceTime, you must be connected to WiFi or data. Let’s take a look at how you can set it up.
Setting Up FaceTime
- On the Home Screen, tap Settings.
Tap Settings. - Scroll down until you find FaceTime.
Tap FaceTime. - Enable FaceTime by tapping the toggle to the right (On).
Turn on FaceTime. - Tap Use your Apple ID for FaceTime.
Tap Use your Apple ID for FaceTime. - Tap Sign In (you might have to enter your Apple ID credentials).
Tap Sign In. - After signing in, you’ll see a list of settings for FaceTime.
Now, you’ll see a list of FaceTime features. - Choose whether you want to be reached by FaceTime at your email ID, phone number, or both.
Choose your email, phone number, or both. - When you choose to be reached on FaceTime by your number, a confirmation box will notify you that your carrier might charge you for any messages you receive to activate FaceTime. Tap OK.
Tap OK. - Next, edit your “Caller ID” settings. Your Caller ID is what people will see when they receive a call from you. This can either be your phone number or email address.
Set a Caller ID. - Tap SharePlay. SharePlay is a feature that lets you watch movies and listen to music together on FaceTime calls.
Tap SharePlay. - You can Turn on the toggle next to “SharePlay” if you want to enable it.
Turn on SharePlay. - Turning on “Speaking” will increase the tile of the person speaking during Group FaceTime calls.
Enable Speaking. - Enabling “FaceTime Live Photos” allows callers to take live photos during FaceTime calls.
Tap FaceTime Live Photos to turn it on. - The “Eye Contact” feature is only available for iOS 14 or above users. Turning it on will make it look like you’re looking directly at the person, even if you’re looking in a different direction.
Enable Eye Contact. - Tap Blocked Contacts. This feature allows you to prevent a specific number from calling, texting, emailing, or FaceTiming you.
Note: Blocking someone on FaceTime also blocks the person’s Apple ID and phone number, meaning they won’t be able to place standard phone calls either.Tap Blocked Contacts. - Tap Add New.
Tap Add New. - Type in the name of the contact you want to block. Then, tap that contact’s name.
Tap the contact you want to block. - The contact will appear in the list of Blocked Contacts.
List of blocked contacts.
And you’re done setting up FaceTime on your iPhone!
Making a FaceTime Call
To make a FaceTime call, open a contact you want to call and tap the video icon next to “FaceTime.”

You can also make a call from the FaceTime app.
- Launch the FaceTime app.
- Tap New FaceTime.
Tap New FaceTime. - Tap the contact you want to FaceTime. If the contact has an Apple device, their name will appear blue. You can start FaceTiming them by tapping FaceTime.
Tap FaceTime. - If they don’t have an Apple device, their name will appear in green, and you’ll have to text them a FaceTime link which they can use to join your video call.
Tap Invite with Messages. - You can also tap Create Link to create a FaceTime link and share it with anyone you want to invite to your FaceTime call.
Tap Create Link. The link you created will show up under “Upcoming” calls.
The FaceTime link will appear in the Upcoming calls.