How to use FaceTime on an Android Device – Guide
The question that continually arises up these days, Google’s search is “How do I make FaceTime calls with Android users?” as more iPhone owners become aware of the advantages of the new iOS 15. At WWDC 2021, Apple stated that Android users can now participate in FaceTime calls, but there is a catch. Even though Android users can participate in FaceTime calls, they cannot host FaceTime calls. Only an iPhone owner can initiate a FaceTime call and send a link to an Android recipient (which allows the non-iOS user to join in the FaceTime fun). Getting started is easy. Check out the step-by-step instructions below.
Steps to join a FaceTime call on an Android device
Before allowing an Android user to join the FaceTime call from their Android devices, the Apple user needs to ‘create a link’ and select how they would like to share the link – via email, messages, Snapchat, etc. Step 1: Once the link is received, open it in Google Chrome browser. Step 2: Now, in Google Chrome, enter your name and tap ‘Continue’. Step 3: Then click the green ‘Join’ button button’in floating pop-up. Step 4: After that, the Apple user must accept the ‘membership request’ from the Android user. Step 5: After both users join the call, the Android user can see the full screen with buttons to mute, flip screen, full screen, show/hide camera, exit the call and more.
List of some FaceTime alternatives for Android devices
Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts is Google’s live text and video chat service, which is linked to your Google ID. The platform supports multi-person conversations to up for 10 people. One advantage of Hangouts over FaceTime is data management. Voice calls to other Hangouts users are completely free.
Google Duo
For Android users, Google Duo is an easier alternative to complicated Google Hangouts for FaceTiming on Android devices. You can easily download Google Duo on Android from Google Play Store.
Skype
Skype is a Microsoft proprietary video chat application that is often used for personal and business calls. This app can be a good alternative to FaceTime on Android devices. You can easily download and install Skype on Android from Google Play Store.
Facebook Messenger
With over 1300 million active users per month, Facebook Messenger is a very convenient way to video chat. Many Android users are already using Facebook on their devices. Also, users can easily install Facebook Messenger on Android from Google Play Store.
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