The FaceTime window during a video call. Two participants appear in a tile in the bottom-left corner, and the other participant is 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, Studio 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.

Filter unknown calls

Automatically silence or filter calls from unknown numbers, spam calls, or both. Filtered calls are listed separately in your call history.

How to filter calls 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.

FaceTime isn’t available in all countries or regions.

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