How to share a FaceTime link with anyone, even an Android user

The iOS 15 update allows Android users to participate in the FaceTime group chat event that iPhone users have enjoyed for many years. (You all attended FaceTime group chats? No one has ever been to my party.) Just a simple sharing link is needed.

Required conditions for creating a shareable FaceTime link

Because FaceTime is an Apple product, users who use iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 must create a link. This feature will also be available on Apple computers when macOS Monterey is released later this year.

If you don't have the 15th version of your iPhone or iPad operating system, you will need to update your device. Go to "Settings", click General, and then click Software Update. This is a pretty large download file (2.67GB on iPhone), so if you have insufficient space on your device, it will ask if you want to temporarily delete the apps to free up the installation space; after the update is complete, it will restore those apps to program. For me, the process took about 30 minutes and I didn't even notice which apps it removed.

How to create, share and use FaceTime link

Once you have the latest operating system, it takes less than 30 seconds to create a link. Open the built-in FaceTime app, click at the top of the screen to create a link , and it's basically done. You can keep the "FaceTime link" or go to to add a name to give it a unique name, such as "Very Cool Party".

Now you can share this link as you like. You can send it through any channel (AirDrop, SMS, Email, etc.) that is typically used to send messages from your phone or tablet. Or just copy a link that you can paste anywhere.

You can't schedule meetings like you do in other video calling apps, so be sure to choose a time and tell everyone when to join after sharing the link. You also need to join your call before others can join: just click to join . If you don't, other callers will be trapped in the virtual waiting room.

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Once you enter, you can grant access to anyone waiting, and you can click on the call name at the top of the screen to add more contacts. If too many people try to spoil your very cool party, you can also Silent join request.

The link will remain at the top of your FaceTime call history until you delete it, so you can reuse it for regular calls with the same person. However, if you are finished using it, click the i icon to the right of the link list and select Delete link . Once it disappears, you will no longer be able to join the call yourself, so others will not be able to use it.

How to access FaceTime link from Android or PC

If you have ever received a FaceTime link on Android or PC, you will be asked to enter some kind of identifier so that the creator can see who you are. You will then go to a waiting screen until the link creator allows you to enter. Since you are accessing FaceTime through your browser, you may need to adjust permissions to your microphone and camera to make the call work properly.

That's it, welcome to the party.

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