FaceTime audio and video call requirements

To make FaceTime audio and video calls on your Mac, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be connected to the internet

• Be signed in to FaceTime with your Apple Account

  If you don’t have an Apple Account, go to the Apple Account website to sign up for one for free.

• Have a built-in or connected microphone; for FaceTime video calls, you also need a built-in or connected camera

The person you’re making a FaceTime audio or video call to must be signed in to FaceTime.