Do you want to try FaceTime on your Android mobile or Windows computer? Well then today is your lucky day. Here you will see how to participate in a FaceTime call on Android or Windows . Talking with your friends on FaceTime from these operating systems is possible!
Use FaceTime on Android or Windows: everything you need to know
Although there are many alternatives to FaceTime for Android, the Apple app has great features and is very complete. Therefore, there is no doubt that this is one of the best video calling apps. So we’ve always wanted to try FaceTime on Android.
Apple knows this perfectly. That’s why FaceTime now works on Windows and Android .
Now, we anticipate that there is no FaceTime app for these operating systems . As we told you a few weeks ago, FaceTime officially came to Android and Windows, but via the web.
And this means? Well, you are going to use the Apple calling app from your browser . Other key points to know before trying FaceTime are the following:
- Calls can only be initiated by the person with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac . For now, there is no way for Android or Windows users to do this.
- The iPhone must be updated to iOS 15 .
- If you are going to use an iPad, your tablet needs to update to iPadOS 15 .
- And in case you are going to make the call on a Mac, your laptop or PC must have macOS Monterey .
- According to Apple, FaceTime works in Chrome and Microsoft Edge. To use the app, you need to download the latest version of the browser on your Android or PC . Don’t know how to install the latest version of Chrome on your mobile? Then enter this article and discover how to update your Android apps manually.
The tutorial is divided into two parts. In the first section, we walk you through how to set up the call on your Apple device so people with Android or Windows can join seamlessly. Then, you will see what you have to do in the search engine to enter the call .
How to invite your friends with Android or Windows to a FaceTime
- Join FaceTime from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Click the “Create Link” button.
- By doing this, the app will generate the link with which Android or Windows users will join the call.
- Then click on the “i” icon .
- Tap the “Share Link” button and send your contacts the invitation link to the video call.
Participating in the call from the browser of your Android or your Windows PC is that easy
Did you follow the steps that we have just mentioned to the letter? Perfect, now the person to whom you shared the link of the call must do this :
- Click on the invite link and wait for your browser to open the link.
- After the page loads, FaceTime will prompt you to enter the username you’ll have on the call. Copy it and then press the “Continue” button .
- At this point, the app will show you a preview of your video stream. When you are ready to join the call, click the “Join” option .
- A notification will appear on the FaceTime host’s device asking them to allow you to join the call. The host must click the green checkmark in the message for you to join .
And voila, you’re in the FaceTime call without having an iPhone or iPad! Are you going to use this Apple app on your Android mobile or on your Windows PC? Tell us in the comments.
