How to call groups on FaceTime iPhone, iPad and Mac

With the launch of iOS 12 and MacOS Mojave, FaceTime received the biggest update in years. In addition to interesting effects like Animoji, filters and stickers, . the most prominent upgrade of the app is the FaceTime group call. Support both audio and image, FaceTime group calls allow up to 32 participants at once. You can make group calls via FaceTime application, go through a chat group in the Messages application or join an ongoing conversation.

Call FaceTime group from FaceTime on iPhone / iPad

Using the FaceTime app is the easiest way to make group calls.

1. Open FaceTime app on iPhone or iPad.
2. Click the + button in the upper right corner.
3. Enter the name or phone number you want to call.
4. Enter up to 30 more contacts.
5. Click Video or Audio to make FaceTime calls.

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How to call FaceTime group calls from FaceTime on Mac

1. Open FaceTime app on Mac.
2. Enter the name or phone number you want to call.
3. Enter up to 30 more contacts.
4. Click Video or Audio to make FaceTime calls.

How to call FaceTime group from the Messages application on iPhone / iPad

Facetime is also integrated in the Messages application. You can use this integration to make group FaceTime calls for members in the IMessage chat group.

1. Open Message on iPhone or iPad.
2. Click a chat group or start a new group chat.
3. Click the avatar of the conversation participants
4. Click FaceTime .

How to join the FaceTime group call in Messages on iPhone / iPad

You can join group FaceTime calls that are taking place from an iMessage group.

1. Open the Message app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Touch the chat group that has a FaceTime call.
3. Click the green Join button in the FaceTime message

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