How to Make Group FaceTime Calls on iPhone and iPad
For years, FaceTime was limited to one-on-one conversations. That all changed a few years ago when Apple added support for group FaceTime calls.
Now you can have FaceTime Video and FaceTime Audio calls with up to 31 other people (for a total of 32). We’ll show you how to start or join a group FaceTime call.
Table of Contents:
- How to Make a Group FaceTime Call Using FaceTime on iPhone and iPad
- How to Make a Group FaceTime Call Using Messages on iPhone and iPad
- How to join a group FaceTime call in Messages on iPhone and iPad
- All together
How to Make a Group FaceTime Call Using FaceTime on iPhone and iPad
The FaceTime app is the most obvious place to start when it comes to making a group FaceTime call. It’s pretty simple to set up with the instructions below.
Enter the name or number of a person you want to call.
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Tap Video or Audio to make your FaceTime call.
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If you’re already on a FaceTime call and want to add another person to the call, you can do so by tapping Add People and entering their name or number.
How to Make a Group FaceTime Call Using Messages on iPhone and iPad
FaceTime is also better integrated with the Messages app. You can use this integration to make a group FaceTime call to members of a group iMessage thread.
Tap a group chat or start a new one.
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Tap FaceTime.
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How to join a group FaceTime call in Messages on iPhone and iPad
You can also join a Group FaceTime call in progress from a group iMessage thread if you are a group of people in that thread. That is how.
Tap the green Join button in the FaceTime message bubble.
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All together
FaceTime is one of the best iPhone features to keep in touch with friends and family. As mentioned above, group FaceTime calls are very easy to start from your iPhone or iPad, which means you can easily chat with a group of people at once.
May 2022 Update: Update for iOS 15.
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