FaceTime is one of the most used apps within the Apple ecosystem. However, it wasn’t a thing outside due to its exclusivity. This led many to venture into using other video conferencing apps like Zoom. But this won’t be the case anymore! With iOS 15, you can now FaceTime your friends or colleagues who don’t have an Apple device.

Read on to learn how to use FaceTime on Android and Windows.

• How does FaceTime work on Android and Windows?
• How to create and share a FaceTime link
• Join FaceTime call from an Android or Windows device

How does FaceTime work on Android and Windows?

To start with, people with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey respectively can invite you to a FaceTime call using the FaceTime links.

Unfortunately, FaceTime is not available natively on Android or Windows as of now. Hence, they will have to join the call using the FaceTime link through updated Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers (PC) boasting H.264 encoding support.

First, let’s learn about creating a FaceTime link to invite your Android or Windows friends for a FaceTime call.

How to create and share a FaceTime link in iOS 15

1. Open FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap Create Link.
3. Optional: Tap Add Name and select OK.
4. Now, share the link using the shown apps or tap Copy to share it manually.

The scheduled FaceTime call will be shown under the Upcoming section, and you can tap the FaceTime link to start the call.

Note: You can also tap the ‘i‘ button next to the FaceTime link to Share or Delete it.

Join FaceTime call from an Android or Windows PC

Once you get the FaceTime link from your friend, you can follow the steps mentioned below to join the FaceTime call.

1. Tap the shared FaceTime Link.
2. Enter your name and tap Continue.
3. Now, you will get a message showing ‘Waiting to be let in…’ until your friend or family member allows you to join the call.
4. The iPhone or iPad user needs to tap the check button at the top of their FaceTime screen to let Android or Windows users join the call.

Note: You can also download the diagnostic log of the call. It won’t record audio or video.

That’s it! Now you don’t need to install Zoom or Google Meet to call your friends on Non-Apple devices.

This is how you can FaceTime with Android and Windows users. Have more queries? Share your questions in the comments below.