Add a sign language interpreter to a FaceTime call on Mac
If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, you can bring a sign language interpreter into a FaceTime video call through a supported video relay service (VRS) app. The interpreter joins the call and interprets between you and the other participants in real time (not available in all countries or regions).
During a FaceTime video call, click
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Click Sign Language, then select an installed VRS app from the Sign Language menu. If your app doesn’t appear, contact your app’s developer to find out whether it supports FaceTime.
The app appears as a participant tile with a “Waiting for Interpreter” status. After the interpreter joins the call from the VRS app, their name appears in the participant tile.
Note: If you’re using FaceTime on the web, you can’t request an interpreter from within FaceTime. Instead, copy the FaceTime link and paste it into your VRS provider’s website. Not all providers support this option.
Adding an interpreter counts toward the Group FaceTime limit of 32 other participants. After the interpreter joins the call, you can manage them the same as you would any other participant. For example, you can pin their tile. See Change your view of a FaceTime call on Mac.
Tip: You can also use third-party captioning services with FaceTime. During a FaceTime call, click the participant information at the top of your FaceTime call window (for example, a list of names or the number of people who are active). Click Invite with FaceTime Link, then send the link to a captioner.