The FaceTime window during a video call. One participant appears in a tile in the top-right corner, and the other participants are in the main part of the window.

Get started with FaceTime

Learn how to make video calls that feel like you’re meeting in person, start FaceTime audio calls right from your Mac, or include multiple people with a Group FaceTime call.

How to get started with FaceTime

A FaceTime window showing a participant. Across the bottom of the window are video effect buttons: Center Stage, Portrait, Light, Reactions, and Background.

Use built-in video effects

Use Center Stage to stay in frame as you move, Portrait mode to blur your background, or Studio Light to illuminate your face. You can also turn on Reactions to add effects with a hand gesture, or choose a virtual background.

How to use video effects in FaceTime

A FaceTime window showing the call history. The call filtering menu is open at the top center.

Choose how to handle calls from unknown numbers

Automatically filter unknown numbers, spam calls, or both to have these calls silenced and listed separately in your call history.

How to filter calls in FaceTime

The desktop showing two participants listening to a song using SharePlay during a FaceTime call.

Watch or listen together using SharePlay

Use SharePlay during FaceTime calls to watch TV shows, movies, and live sports, or listen to music together.

How to use SharePlay in FaceTime

To explore the FaceTime User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.

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