Thanks to the internet, we have almost limitless possibilities. It's easy to find anything on the web: music, videos, photos, articles, books, and more. But most of all, the World Wide Web is reducing the distance between people, blurring the boundaries, because any of us can communicate in real time with family and friends anywhere in the world. One of the most popular services for video calls is Skype, but Facetime is no less popular. So today we'll talk about what Facetime is on iPhone, how it works and connects.
It is worth starting with the fact that Feisttime is a special technology with which you can establish a video or audio connection between devices that support it, that is, between Apple devices.
Steve Jobs announced the innovation during the presentation of the fourth iPhone. He immediately demonstrated how video chat works with the involvement of the main and front camera smartphone. It was then that it was announced that this is the safest and highest quality way to communicate with family. A little later, the technology was introduced into other devices of the corporation, including the iPad, Mac PCs with a pre-installed FaceTime camera and others.
The main feature of this program is super clear connection quality. At first, it was only possible to make calls using Wi-Fi. But users did not take it very positively, especially since 3G coverage was used during the launch. In 2012, it was announced that Facetime would start operating over mobile data.
What is Facetime on iPhone and how to set it up?
This service can only work if the user has an iCloud account. It's easy to create, you just need to go through Apple registration ID that each user performs during the activation of the gadget. In addition, you can create an account in iTunes or when you turn on the device for the first time.
On Mac computers, you can simply create a profile to activate the software. In iOS, the configuration algorithm is supplemented with one more stage. On iPhone, you can set up a special service like this:
- go to Settings;
- move the slider to the position ON;
- to establish communication with the desired subscriber, it is important to know him telephone number or Apple ID.
The service also uses data from Contacts. Those users who use it immediately appear in the application, and they can be called.
How to use, main features
Currently, the service makes it possible to establish a connection between two devices via wireless connection Wi-Fi, as well as 3G, 4G and LTE networks. It uses modern standards to ensure high security for users. This is a free service, you only pay for the traffic.
So, in the Phone app on iPhone:
- tap on FaceTime during a call to get the other person to join
video chat.
In the "Contacts" application:
- click on the program to make a call to the selected person.
Possible limitations
Now you know what Facetime on iPhone is. But this technology, as is the case with the company, has some drawbacks:
- no more than two devices are involved in a conversation;
- you cannot switch from video to audio call;
- does not work in some countries.
But these shortcomings are completely covered by the high quality of communication and full encryption, which is not available in other special services.
What is FaceTime on iPhone? This is a very convenient and reliable service with which you can call your friends and family in one click, especially since it is completely free. Good luck!
Facetime - pre-installed in iPhones, tablets and players Apple technology of audio and video calls made free of charge from anywhere in the world (the only waste is Internet traffic), and supporting the most important communication standards (bypassing encryption and firewalls, optimizing the quality of calls). And although the idea with calls, including those with video, is not new, the manufacturer has achieved the main thing - visibility and information content.
Facetime is available to everyone without additional downloads from App Store, lengthy settings and several authorizations - you just need to create a single Apple ID account and to communicate with friends and family, you will only have to press the voice call symbols ...
Features of Facetime
The technology has several unambiguous advantages:
How to activate the application through the settings
Face Time is automatically available immediately after purchasing and turning on any Apple technology (on other operating systems, except for computers running MacOS, the service is not available). Typically, an application shortcut is always available on the first desktop.
But to make the very first calls, you will have to look into the settings and do some simple steps: 
How to use
All calls to Facetime on iPhone are available directly from the item " Contacts". One has only to choose a suitable subscriber and expand the profile in more detail, as an icon appears with a video call. 
Restrictions
If you cannot make a call using Apple technology even with the correct settings, then you will have to check the menu item “ The main"(In" Settings ") and in the section" Restrictions", Activate" Camera».
The second reason why the icon with calls is not displayed is absenceFacetime v operating system... In this case, you should take a look at the App Store and use the search to restore the loss. The application is distributed free of charge! 
FaceTime not working
The only problem on the way to video and audio calls is incomplete authorization on the network and a message about pending activation. It is imperative to go to the " Settings", Then select the" Facetime "item, and then - once again enter the data from your Apple ID account and wait until the system confirms the correctness of authorization. In a second, you will be able to call!
Can't call
The first step is to check if worksWi-Fi or " cellular"(Both options are available in the shortcut menu in the" Connections "section). 
The second possible option is server problems that appear due to an incorrectly set time. The problem is solved by going to " Settings", Then to the item" The main", And after - the parameter" date and time". It is important to choose a way of defining the time, as “ Automatically».
If the methods described above did not have the desired effect, then it remains or reboot device, or upgrade the operating system to latest version iOS (attempts to "hold on" the old OS will have to be left in the distant past if the service is really interesting).
Sound quality or connection problems
Apple developers immediately warn - low Wi-Fi speed or mobile communications(2G, 3G or LTE) become the main problem on the way to convenient and comfortable communication. Without a broadband connection (you can check the speed on the speedtest.com service), a black screen, frequent disconnections, problems with image and sound transmission are possible. The best solution is to find Wi-Fi more serious, or change your mobile operator.
We talked about activating and using one of the main functions of iOS.
It is quite surprising, but, according to statistics, not a large number of owners use the service for free audio and video calls FaceTime. Apple devices... This happens most often due to a banal lack of understanding of what FaceTime is and how to enable it correctly. This tutorial went into more detail about the service and showed you how to enable and use it.
What is FaceTime
FaceTime is a service that allows you to make free audio and video calls between Apple devices. The main features of FaceTime are full integration with the "Contacts" and "Phone" applications and highest quality communication. In conditions of fierce competition with analogs like Viber and Skype, FaceTime's second advantage is rightfully considered the main one. The first time you compare the quality of FaceTime calls and the same Skype, you will understand that Apple's service is much better.
The main disadvantage of FaceTime is the inability to make calls through the service to devices running any other platforms. FaceTime isn't available on Android, Windows, or anywhere else. Apple devices only.
How to turn on FaceTime on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Step 1. Go to the " Settings» → Facetime.
Step 2. Press the " Your Apple ID for FaceTime»And enter your Apple ID account information that will be used to make FaceTime calls.
Step 3. Wait until FaceTime account activation completes.
After the activation process is complete, your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will be able to make FaceTime calls. The function does not have the largest number of parameters. On the menu " Settings» → Facetime you can choose which address will be used for FaceTime calls (phone number or mailing address), as well as your ID by which other users can find you. Both parameters are selected solely based on personal preference.
How to use FaceTime on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
When FaceTime is turned on, making calls through it is as easy as possible. All you have to do is launch the Phone application, select a contact and press the audio or video call button in the FaceTime section. Immediately after that (really instantly) the call will start. Again, FaceTime calls can only be made to other Apple devices that have FaceTime enabled. If you have selected a contact that uses an Android device, or if he is not registered in FaceTime, the service section will not appear.
Users of Apple products, especially those who recently bought an iPhone or other gadget, often do not immediately find convenient programs and functions. For example, not everyone knows what Facetime is - and this technology greatly simplifies calls! However, she also has failures, and even those that can potentially lead to the disclosure of details of her private life. Today we will figure out what kind of program this is - Feisttime, how to use it, whether it has a version for Windows and what analogues can be found by owners of smartphones with Android.
What is Facetime?
FaceTime refers to a whole technology by which owners of Apple devices can communicate with each other via regular audio or make video calls. At the hardware level, the camera of the same name is responsible for its operation, and at the software level, the corresponding application. She appeared in the iPhone 4, continued to improve at 5, and is in all subsequent iPhones - at 6, 7, and 10 too. The technology is also used in iPods, iPads and iMac / MacBooks.
Peculiarities
In addition to the combined hardware-software approach, FaceTime has the following features:
- audio / video calls;
- integration with the list of contacts;
- complete free of charge of the technology itself (unless you may be charged for traffic, for example, if you use mobile connection and the tariff is not unlimited);
- work through any internet connection.
And one more feature - you don't need to think about how to install the FaceTime app. It is already integrated into the OS.
How to enable the program
Before you can make calls, you need to enable Facetime in the Settings section. To do this, go to the subsection of the same name and drag the inclusion slider to the right edge.
You will also need to indicate your account in the Apple infrastructure, that is, log in with your ID. Alternative option- launch the FaceTime application and log in with your Apple ID.
Please note that the program will use the phone number automatically. You do not need to enter it manually.
Also, the application will activate after enabling. Wait for it to complete to fully enjoy the calls.
FaceTime settings
There is no need to get into the program's parameters - it is enough to set up an account once to enter Feisttime, as described above. But if you want, you can open the application section in the settings and check if your number and Apple ID are correct, check or uncheck the boxes for availability, activate the use of Live Photos or adjust the list of blocked calls.
If you have turned on Live Photos, then you can save an interesting frame right in the course of a conversation. The picture is taken by pressing the shutter button. Photos from Facetime are saved in the same place where graphic materials are usually sent - to the Photo program.
Important: to use this function, the call participants must have an up-to-date iOS version- at least 12.1.4.
If it turns out that the wrong number is shown in Facetime, here's how to change it: try resetting your smartphone. This is done through the settings menu, in the Basic - Reset section. After that, you will need to re-enable FaceTime and pass activation.
How to call
You can call in several ways:
- right in the program, click on the plus sign and then write the number or e-mail of the person you want to call. After that, click on one of the two available communication options - either on the handset icon (audio channel only), or on the camera icon (respectively, a call with a full video);
- in the contacts section, find the desired interlocutor, and then also use the icons to make a call or video call;
- finally, you can switch to FaceTime from classic phone call... To do this, in the Phone application, click on the Facetime icon.
Group calls
At the moment, creating a group call in Facetime is not at all as easy as a regular call. And all because at the beginning of 2019 it was discovered critical bug Facetime - even before the interlocutor accepts the call, his smartphone started broadcasting. This manifested itself just at group calls, so Apple immediately disabled this feature. We returned it only after the release of the 12.1.4 update for iOS. Technically, after that you can reopen the parameters during the call and use the Add person item to connect the interlocutors.
In practice, some users are faced with the fact that the button remains inactive.
Analogs for Android
So, you have already tried what Facetime is and want to find it or an analogue for Android. Alas, there is no original application for this OS: Apple does not take the program out of its infrastructure, including because of security issues. However, you can use any other messenger - for example, Viber, WhatsApp, Skype or Telegram. All of them work on different platforms and allow you to make video calls. True, in this case, Live Photos will have to be abandoned.
Windows 10 version
No matter how much you would like to download the version of Facetime for Windows 10 to your computer, you will not be able to do this. The technology is used only on the Apple platform. Use analogs, as is the case with Android, the choice is wide enough.
FaceTime availability
The reasons why Face Time does not work may be as follows:
- you are located in a territory where the service does not work (for example, the UAE or Pakistan);
- your smartphone was purchased in an unsupported region (the same as above, plus Saudi Arabia);
- no connection to the Internet (restore the connection);
- wrong time on the device (set automatic synchronization in the main settings);
- FaceTime and Camera are prohibited in the content restrictions section of the Screen Time subsection in the settings.
Also, sometimes restarting the device or updating the software helps to restore the program to work.
Technology Facetime allows iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac users to make free audio and video calls, while paying only for the Internet traffic they consume. Like the instant messaging service, on the iOS operating system Facetime disabled by default, below you will find detailed instructions on its activation and use.
In contact with
So, for the first time, Apple presented Facetime for iOS at WWDC in June 2010 along with, and in October, the company announced support for Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Thus, users of Apple devices were able to communicate face-to-face for free, as well as broadcast video from an iSight camera for the interlocutor and make voice calls using a regular Wi-Fi or DSL connection, and in 2012 support for 3G / LTE standards also appeared. ... Since then, thousands of device owners Apple from all over the world (not counting a number of Arab countries) use the service every day Facetime.
In terms of making audio or video calls, FaceTime is analogous to Skype, Viber and other instant messengers.
The main advantages of FaceTime include:
- no need to install additional applications - FaceTime is available immediately in iOS.
- full integration with the Contacts application.
- high quality of communication.
The main disadvantage of FaceTime is the lack of cross-platform - the service is available only to users of Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac).
How to enable FaceTime on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
1. You need to go to Settings -> FaceTime;
2. Click the " Your Apple ID for FaceTime«, Enter your details and switch the checkbox Facetime to the active position so that the inscription appears "Waiting for activation";
3.
You must wait until the activation is completed and, if necessary, complete the fields below.
How to make FaceTime calls on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
You can call using FaceTime directly from the subscriber card in the application Telephone on iPhone. By clicking on the desired contact, it remains to select an audio (handset icon) or video call (video camera icon).
If there are no FaceTime icons in the selected subscriber card, this means that the user you are going to call has not activated (activation instructions above) the service on his device. 
During a FaceTime call, you can mute the sound, switch from the front camera to the main camera, change the display orientation, and more.
We talked in more detail about using FaceTime (about the difference between FaceTime audio and FaceTime video, etc.).
Also make calls using Facetime you can use the app of the same name in iOS.
In addition, FaceTime + Continuity technology allows regular cellular calls from non-cellular devices, such as Macs or iPads (Wi-Fi Only). How to do this is described.
