How to Use FaceTime for Android: Free Video Calls on Android Via Facetime

FaceTime is an excellent way to make video calls between iPhones, IPad, and people who are Apple users. Now let us guide you through the procedure of using facetime for android users.

Unfortunately, if you are an Android user, you cannot install this app directly on your mobile and cannot start FaceTime from your device. But it is possible to join FaceTime if you have an iPhone or iPad or get a link from any of these devices. Not only you but every Android user can take advantage of using FaceTime.

The article from TechyWired gives complete information on how to use FaceTime for Android. Also, read the article How to download iCloud for Windows to know how you access your iPhone’s data through a PC. Let’s get back to the topic; as I have discussed earlier, the FaceTime application cannot be accessed through an Android device directly. A supported browser such as Google Chrome, iPadOS, iOS, or macOS will be needed for FaceTime. It is important to know what FaceTime is before getting into the process of using it.

What is FaceTime?

It is necessary to know about FaceTime and its working before using it. FaceTime is a video and audio calling service Apple that was launched in 2010 for iPhone users and in 2011 for mac users. If you are an iPhone user, you can take advantage of this app without worry. This service is free on all Apple devices, such as

• iPhone
• IPad
• Mac
• iPod

It was launched for Apple users, but Android users can now use FaceTime. It Is basically a video and audio calling app. It depends on you which feature you prefer to use the most. Using the device’s built-in feature, this is one of the best alternatives for your audio calls.

The best advantage of this app is that you can make calls with more than 32 people simultaneously. It also provides the feature of screen sharing during your FaceTime. Now let’s get to the topic of the day which is how to use facetime for android.

FaceTime: How to use it for Android

It is easy to use FaceTime for Android devices. Follow the step-by-step instructions to join the link.

Note: You must have a supported browser such as Google Chrome and iPadOS, iOS, or macOS devices because it is impossible to start FaceTime from Android. If you are an Apple user or have a friend who has an Apple device account, you can create a link to get started with FaceTime.

Here is everything to know about starting FaceTime for Android

1. Open the FaceTime App on your Apple device.

2. Tap on create a link.

3. You will see a screen showing the option FaceTime link. Click on Add Name. 

4. Here you will enter your name 

5. On the same screen, you will see an option to share links, including different options such as email, text, Twitter, etc. 

6. You can also avail yourself of the opportunity to copy and paste the link.

Note: If you want to join the call yourself, tap the name of the chat that has just been created by you—tap Join.

7. If you are an Android user, you will receive the link.

Note: Android users need to open the link in Google Chrome on their tablet or Android phone.

8. Tap on continue after entering your name in the box.

9. You will see a floating toolbar at the top. Select Join.

The person who has sent you the link holding the Apple device will need to accept the request sent to you to join.

10. You will see video conference controls on the screen upon joining the link. You can use these options to make a full video screen, mute the microphone, flip the camera, hide or show the video, etc.
11. Now, enjoy FaceTime calls on the Android device that you have. If you don’t want to continue the call or have done with it, tap on the screen. It will bring up a toolbar containing the option to Leave.

FaceTime for Android: A Short Summary

Have you got an Android device? Now you can join FaceTime links sent by Apple users. Below is everything that you need to know about FaceTime for Android.

What do you need?

• The latest version of Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
• An Android device.
• A strong internet connection

How to join FaceTime for Android?

1. Open the link sent by an Apple user
2. Select continue after entering your name.
3. Allow FaceTime to use your camera and microphone if necessary.
4. Select join and wait for the approval of your join request.
5. Click on leave if you want to leave the call.

What can be done on FaceTime for Android?

You can perform many activities once you participate in a FaceTime call. A few of the activities that you can perform are given below

Use full-screen mode

If you want to make your FaceTime call appear on the full screen, it is possible using the full-screen mode.

Switch the camera view

Using the flip camera button, you can switch the camera view while making a FaceTime call.

Turn the camera off or on

FaceTime call allows you to turn the camera off or on according to your preference.

Mute or Unmute the microphone

If you want to mute the microphone during FaceTime calls, use the microphone button.

Option to see all participants in a grid view

If you make a FaceTime group call, you can see all the participants arranged in a grid layout, and the speaker is highlighted in this video call so everybody can know about the speaker. You can also turn the grid layout view off from the available options.

Answer a FaceTime audio call

If you are talking to someone on a call and other calls come, it doesn’t matter if it is an audio, video, or a normal phone call; you can select any options.

Hold and accept: put the current call on hold and avail the option of attending the new incoming call.

Decline: Decline the incoming call

Terminate and accept: Terminate the existing call and receive the incoming call.

Now we have listed the main points required for using facetime for android devices as well.

Conclusion

FaceTime call has become an excellent video calling service that gives many people with Apple devices the advantage of using it across the world. It also works for Android but is only possible if you have Google Chrome and an Apple device, or a beloved one with an Apple device. It is one of the best services that I have seen till now.

FaceTime is quite easy and safe for all users. Apple uses end-to-end encryption that prevents others from joining and listening to your conversation. Which means it is a quite reasonable apple to use. Overall, FaceTime for Android is quite a useful application to communicate with loved ones. 

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