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How to Use FaceTime on Windows 11 [Download]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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FaceTime, one of the most popular video-conferencing platforms, is now available in Windows. Ever since its release back in 2010, it catered exclusively to Apple devices. But with iOS 15, you can finally use Facetime in Windows 11 and its previous iterations.

Apart from Windows, FaceTime is available for Android and Linux users as well. Also, you can now access iCloud on Windows 11, though, unlike Facetime, it won’t be available for the earlier iterations.

If you have been planning to switch to an Apple device just to be part of Facetime calls with friends and family, sit back and read along to find out how you can join Facetime calls from your Windows 11 computer.

Can I host a FaceTime call from a Windows computer?

Unfortunately, the answer isNo. Although Windows users can be a part of FaceTime calls, it still won’t be possible for them to create or host one. The option to initiate a FaceTime call is only available to Apple users, namely those using iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

To join a FaceTime call, you just need the link to it. Ask the host to share the link through any of the preferred channels and follow the steps listed next to join.

How can I join FaceTime calls from a Windows 11 computer?

This is a three-step process – the first is the creation of a FaceTime invite link, the second is joining the call on a Windows 11 PC, and the third is to approve the request. We have listed all three to help you understand how to host a call as well as be a part of it, in case it’s hosted by another Apple user.

1. Create a FaceTime invite link (Apple device)

Once the call is started, you can wait for those on Windows 11 to join FaceTime. Every time someone wants to join, you will have the option to approve, as discussed in the last step.

Also, it’s not necessary to give a name to the link and you can very well create one without it.

2. Join a Facetime call (Windows PC)

The process to join a FaceTime call from a Windows 11 PC is quite simple. However, you have to wait for the host to approve. Once that’s done, you can start interacting with those present in the call.

3. Approve joining request (Apple device)

Once the request is approved, you will right away join the FaceTime call, and no more be missing out on one of the most popular video conferencing platforms.

Although you cannot create a link, FaceTime still allows you to share it with other Windows and Apple users. Once you are in, you can invite as many people. But, keep in mind that the maximum number of participants in a FaceTime call is 32.

You can’t use either SharePlay or screen sharing when using FaceTime on your Windows 11 system, though they would have been a great addition.

SharePlay allows you to do a lot more than just talk. Participants can watch movies or listen to songs together while in the FaceTime call. Screen sharing, as the name suggests, is simply sharing your screen with others in the call.

Can I use FaceTime in Windows 11 on all web browsers?

The answer would beNo. Apple recommends using the latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge for the best FaceTime experience. When we tried using other browsers to join a call, it seemed to work fine on Opera.

However, when using Mozilla Firefox, it showed that the current browser is not supported and we need to switch to another one.

In case you useany other browser, check if you are able to join a FaceTime call. In case you receive an error, we recommend, and so does Apple, that you switch to Chrome or Edge.

That’s all there’s to using FaceTime in Windows 11. Now, you don’t need to purchase an Apple device to use FaceTime. But with the limited functionality, it’s just plain and simple and doesn’t offer a plethora of options as theother video-conferencing apps out there.

If you areunable to see the other person on FaceTime in Mac, orcannot sign in to FaceTime, fixing it won’t take much time. Just take a look at our solutions and you won’t regret doing so.

Go ahead and try out FaceTime in Windows and let’s know your experience in the comments section below.

How to Use FaceTime on Windows 11 [Download]#

Can I host a FaceTime call from a Windows computer?#

How can I join FaceTime calls from a Windows 11 computer?#

1. Create a FaceTime invite link (Apple device)#

2. Join a Facetime call (Windows PC)#

3. Approve joining request (Apple device)#

How can I share the link of FaceTime call in Windows?#

Can I use SharePlay and screen sharing on FaceTime in Windows 11?#

Can I use FaceTime in Windows 11 on all web browsers?#