FaceTime Software

What is FaceTime?

The FaceTime app is a video and audio calling app that allows users to connect with family and friends around the world. It offers a range of features such as SharePlay, screen sharing, FaceTime links, mic modes, portrait mode, mute alerts, spatial audio, grid view, Center Stage, video effects, handoff in FaceTime, phone app integration, group FaceTime calls, and live captions in FaceTime (beta).

Connect with family and friends around the world with this app audio and video calls. SharePlay Watch videos and listen to music together with SharePlay. Synced playback and shared controls keep everyone on the same beat, and smart volume makes it easy to keep the conversation going over this app while enjoying a video or song you love. Screen sharing Share your iPhone, iPad or Mac screen to bring your favorite apps into this app. this app links Invite your friends into a this app call using a web link you can share anywhere. Even friends who don’t have an Apple device can join the call from their browser instantly — no login necessary. Mic modes Use Voice Isolation to block out ambient noise and spotlight your voice. Use Wide Spectrum to bring every single sound in your space into the call. Portrait mode Portrait mode in this app blurs your background and puts the focus on you. Available on iPhone and iPad from 2018 or later, and Mac with Apple Silicon. Mute alerts Mute alerts let you know when you’re talking while muted. Spatial audio With spatial audio, your friends’ voices are spread out to sound like they’re coming from the direction in which they’re positioned on the call. Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac from 2018 or later. Grid view Grid view lets you see people in your Group this app calls in the same-size tiles, and highlights the current speaker so it’s easy to know who’s talking. Center Stage Center Stage uses machine learning to adjust the front-facing Ultra Wide camera during this app video calls to help keep you and anyone else with you in the frame. Available on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) or iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation). Video effects Use effects to become an Animoji, place stickers, and much more right in your this app call. Handoff in this app Move this app calls seamlessly from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad, and vice versa. When you hand off a call, your connected Bluetooth headset transitions to the new device simultaneously. Phone app integration this app calls are integrated into your recent calls list in the Phone app, and you can create Favorites for quick access to key people in the Phone app. Get everyone together Enjoy Group this app calls with up to 32 people at once. Front and back cameras Use the front-facing this app camera to show your face, or switch to the back camera to show your friends what you see or zoom in on something special. Live Captions in this app (beta) See automatically transcribed dialogue integrated into your this app video calls. With speaker attribution, it’s easy to follow along with group conversations. Available in English (US, Canada). Flexible calling Reach contacts using their phone number or Apple ID. this app works over Wi-Fi and cellular.