One of the great strengths of iOS is its FaceTime video conferencing app. Many Android users regret not being able to use it. Well, the good news is that today it is possible to participate in a FaceTime video chat from an Android smartphone or a Windows computer. getFastAnswer explains how it works..
Use FaceTime with an Android device
In the digital world, the FaceTime videoconferencing application is a benchmark. Problem the latter is not compatible with the mobile operating system of Google. Unlike many competitors like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, Apple has always opposed opening up access to FaceTime to platforms other than its own.
Concretely, this means that to make or receive FaceTime calls, you must use an Apple device. This is not without posing some problems, especially when trying to keep in touch with those close to you. Indeed, not everyone has the means to afford a state-of-the-art iPhone..
With iOS 15, Apple wants to open (a little) its video conferencing tool to users of other platforms (Windows or Android). But don't imagine that you will be able to download the FaceTime app on your Android phone or PC. Things are a little more complicated.
For example, it is still not possible to initiate a FaceTime call from an Android smartphone. But on the other hand Apple allows Android owners to join a FaceTime call launched from an iPhone, iPad or Mac. As a reminder, here is the procedure for initiating a multi-party conversation on FaceTime..
How to receive a FaceTime call on Android
To video chat via FaceTime on Android, the owner of an Apple device will have to initiate the call and then generate a link. The latter will then be shared with his relatives. It will then be enough to open it in a compatible web browser like Google Chrome to be automatically directed to the FaceTime call.
- Launch the FaceTime app on your iPhone or iPad
- Press the Create link button
- Select the messaging service (mail, WhatsApp, Messages etc.) with which you want to share the link
- Guests will receive the link by email or SMS
- Open the link in Google Chrome
- Enter your name then press the continue button
- Allow your browser to use your device's microphone and camera
- Click on the Join button to join the call
- The owner of the iPhone who sent you the link will have to accept your membership request
You can now enjoy the video call. The FaceTime web version interface offers various controls to mute the microphone or switch from your selfie camera to the front camera. Admittedly, this device is less practical than a FaceTime application dedicated to Android. For example, it is impossible to keep track of his discussion. But it has the merit of existing.
