FaceTime was created by Apple in 2013 and for much of its existence it has been the preferred option for making video calls by users of iPhone, iPad and Mac devices, however, the popularity of other alternatives multiplatforms made him lose a few bells.
We refer to applications such as Zoom O Teams, which forced Apple to realize this and to open its platform to users of other platforms like Android and Windows.
So, with the arrival of iOS 15, iPhone users will be able to use FaceTime and make video calls also with owners of Android mobiles and even Windows PC computers.
If you are one of those testing iOS 15 beta, here we show you how to do it and invite Android and Windows users to a FaceTime video call.
How to deal with Android and Windows 10 users
To invite Android and Windows 10 users to make a FaceTime call, you need to be running iOS 15 beta on your iPhone or iPad. You can wait until the end of this year for its official launch, or if you’re curious and want to try it out first, take a look at how to install iOS 15 beta on your iPhone.
Once you have iOS 15 on your device, follow these easy steps to invite friends on Android phones or users with Windows 10 computers to join your FaceTime video calls:
- Open the FaceTime app on your iOS 15 device.
- At the top of the screen, click on ‘Create link’.
- Click “Add Name” again and give your FaceTime link an identifiable name.
- Use the “Share Sheet” to send the link to your contacts via Messages, email or any other installed application, or click “Copy” to copy the link and share it later.
- Click on the newly created FaceTime call which you will find in the new “Upcoming” section of the FaceTime app to be able to join the call.
Now all you have to do is wait for your friends to click on the link and join the call from their devices. You will receive a notification once your friends join the call, in which case you will need to allow them to enter.
If you need to get the share link at a later date, just tap the “i” next to the scheduled FaceTime call and tap “Share link.” You can also remove the link if it is no longer needed.
How to join a FaceTime video call from Android or Windows
Joining a FaceTime video call from Android or Windows 10 is now very easy as until now it was not possible. Once a link has been sent to you, simply follow these steps:
- Click open the link in a browser on your Android or Windows 10 device.
- Enter your name to be identified.
- Press “Continue” to join the FaceTime video call.
Once you join the call and have been accepted, you should be able to see all of the other participants currently on the call. From the bar at the top of the screen, you can mute your microphone, turn off the camera, flip it, and more.
Some features, like Memoji and the ability to take photos during calls, aren’t available during FaceTime video calls on the web or Android, but hey, it’s better than nothing.
Take a look at all the alternatives to FaceTime. The best online video conferencing services. We also have an interesting article on How to bypass the 40-minute limit on Zoom video calls.
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