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Are you an avid video chat user and want to use FaceTime on your Windows PC? Then you’ve come to the right place! FaceTime is proprietary technology owned by Apple and runs on iPads, iPhones, and Mac, which means that it doesn't work with Windows right out of the box. Apple has not released an app for Windows, but anyone with an iOS device can create an invite link that’ll work on other Windows applications like Google Chrome. Let’s look at how you can use FaceTime on Your Windows PC. Joining FaceTime Calls on Windows PCAs a Windows owner, you cannot host a meeting on FaceTime independently. This is because there’s no FaceTime app for the Windows operating system. You’ll need a friend with an iOS device to create an invite link for you to join a FaceTime call on your Windows PC. To join a virtual meeting using the invite link shared by your friend or colleague, you have to use browsers like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Your friends can also follow the steps explained in the sections below to help them generate a FaceTime link on their iOS device. That will make the task of setting up and joining a FaceTime call on a Windows PC easier. How FaceTime Works on WindowsNow that you know there’s no FaceTime app on Windows, you must be wondering—how does it work on Windows? FaceTime only works on two browsers available on Windows: such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. As such it’s a good idea to download either app before proceeding. Related: Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome: Which Is the Best Browser? As we discussed earlier, you’ll need an invite link generated by a friend with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. They’ll also need to share the invite link with you so that you can join the meeting. This means that you cannot generate a link on your Windows device or join a meeting without a link. Once you connect to FaceTime on your Windows browsers, you’ll realize that there are other restrictions to using the app. FaceTime for Windows doesn’t support the SharePlay feature that allows you to watch movies or listen to Apple music with friends while FaceTiming. The app also only offers basic controls like enabling and disabling video, muting and unmuting audio, and a grid layout. Regardless of these limitations, FaceTime allows you to connect with iOS device owners on your Windows PC without the need for an Apple ID account. Creating a FaceTime Invite Link on MacIf the friend you wish to FaceTime with owns a Mac, you’ll need to ping them and tell them to create the meeting link. They can follow the steps below to help them generate and share the invite link for you to try FaceTime on Windows.
Creating a FaceTime Invite Link on an iPad or iPhoneCreating a FaceTime link on iPad and iPhone is straightforward. As already stated, you’ll have to ask your friend with an iOS device to make and share the invite link with you. To create and share a FaceTime link on their device, they’ll have to follow the steps below.
How to Use FaceTime on a Windows PCOnce you’ve received the FaceTime invite link from your friend with either the Mac or iOS devices, you can now join the virtual meeting. To do this on your Windows device, follow the steps below:
Downloading FaceTime on WindowsIf you’re looking for a video calling app that offers crystal clear videos and audio, then downloading FaceTime is the best option for you. However, if you don’t own an iOS device or a Mac, it's tricky to get FaceTime up and working. Emulators like iPadian allow you to install iOS on your device, but we don’t recommend their use. The most significant risk to using third-party emulators on Windows is that you expose yourself to security threats. These emulators can also slow your PC, particularly if you have an old processor or less RAM on your device. In summary, there is no FaceTime app available for download on Windows at the moment. However, there are other equally exciting video call apps that you can download on your Windows device. Now You Know How to Use Facetime on WindowsNow you know how to use FaceTime on your Windows PC when you want to chat with your friends or colleagues that own iOS devices. You can also easily access the platform on your Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser since FaceTime is now available for Windows and Android. It’s now easy to generate links on Mac and iOS devices and enjoy a virtual meeting with friends on their Windows PC. How do I FaceTime from my phone to my laptop?Got an Android or Windows device?. If you receive a link to a FaceTime call, open the link.. Enter your name, then select Continue. ... . Select Join. ... . Select Leave to leave the call.. Where is FaceTime on my laptop?There is no FaceTime app for Windows computers, nor do you need one. On Windows, FaceTime can be run completely from within a web browser by clicking a chat invite link sent to you from someone participating with an Apple device.
Can I use FaceTime on my Mac laptop?Make a FaceTime call
In the FaceTime app on your Mac, sign in and make sure FaceTime is turned on. Click New FaceTime. To add callers to the New FaceTime window, do any of the following: Enter the email address or phone number of the person you want to call.
Why isn't FaceTime working on my laptop?Sometimes the issue is as simple as logging out of FaceTime and then logging back in. You will need to go into your Settings, (System Preferences on computers) and log out of your Apple ID for FaceTime, and then log back in.
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