How to make group FaceTime calls on Apple iPhone and iPad

For years, FaceTime was limited to just one-on-one conversations. That all changed a couple of years ago when Apple released Group FaceTime calling. With this, you can participate in Group FaceTime and FaceTime Audio calls with up to 31 other people (for a total of 32). It's great for keeping in touch with a group of people, and you can launch them not only from the FaceTime app, but from a group iMessage thread, too.

How to place a group FaceTime call using FaceTime on iPhone and iPad

Using the FaceTime way is the most obvious way to place a FaceTime group call, and there are some changes to the way you place calls in iOS 12.1.

1. Open FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap the + button in the upper-right corner.

3. Enter the name or number of a person you want to call.

   

4. Enter up to 30 additional contacts.

5. Tap Video or Audio to place your FaceTime call.

   

How to place a group FaceTime call using Messages on iPhone and iPad

FaceTime is also better integrated into the Messages app. You can use that integration to place a group FaceTime call to members of a group iMessage thread.

1. Open Messages on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap on a group conversation or start a new one.

   

3. Tap the avatars of the conversation participants in the top-center of the screen.

4. Tap FaceTime.

   

How to join a group FaceTime call in Messages on iPhone and iPad

You can also join an in-progress group FaceTime call from a group iMessage thread if it's between people in that thread. Here's how.

1. Open Messages on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on a group conversation with an open FaceTime call.

3. Tap the green Join button in the FaceTime message bubble.

   

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