That number of email address will then appear below the search bar with the option to place a video or audio call to them. Alternatively, you can add a number or the email address associated with someone’s Apple ID in the search bar.When you do so FaceTime will search your Contacts file. You can search for a person by typing their name into the search bar.Sign into FaceTime if you haven’t already.Here’s how to make a call from a Mac using FaceTime: In older versions of macOS you needed to choose iCloud in System Preferences and then click on the Contact tab. Here you can add and remove contact details which will subsequently appear in FaceTime Preferences.Now choose Name, Phone, Email from the column on the left.If on the other hand you wanted to add another email address to this list then open System Preferences (press Command + Space and start tying System Preferences).You can deselect any email addresses you have associated with the account if you don’t want them to be used for FaceTime (for example, you might not want people who have your work email address to contact you this way). To determine how people can reach you click on FaceTime > Preferences in the menu.(If you don’t have an Apple ID click Create new Apple ID.) Enter your Apple ID and password and click Next. If you aren’t already signed into FaceTime you will need to do so.Open FaceTime app (press Command + Space and start tying FaceTime).Here’s how to set up and sign into FaceTime on a Mac: If you are worried about the safety of using FaceTime to video call, read this: Setting up or troubleshooting an Apple ID.
If not, you could plug in a headset that includes a mic – like those that come with the iPhone. It’s likely that there is one built into your Apple device. Most Macs will ship with a FaceTime camera, but if you have a Mac mini or a Mac Pro you may need to invest in a separate web cam. If you want to make HD video calls you need a built-in FaceTime HD camera. You both need a built-in or connected camera.
If you want to make HD video calls you need a 1Mbps upstream and downstream Internet connection.
You need a 128-Kbps or better upstream and downstream Internet connection. You and the recipient need to be connected to the internet.Most Macs are equipped to make FaceTime calls. If you’d like to know how to set up a FaceTime call in advance read: How to make FaceTime calls on iPhone and iPad here. FaceTime doesn’t need to be open on an iPhone or iPad to receive a call – read about The person you are calling also needs to be signed into FaceTime and, if they are on a Mac they need to have FaceTime open.
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