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How do I get the Facetime app for the computer. I go to the Apples store and see 3 choices but neither look like the icon that I use for my iPhone.

How do I obtain a Facetime app for my Apple computer?


iPad Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Mar 29, 2020 2:14 PM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2020 2:06 PM

Sorry, must have had a "senior moment" there and confused FaceTime with Screen Time.


FaceTime is an app, but it only comes with macOS installation. It is not available as a separate download from Mac App Store.

If it's not visible in the Dock, look for it in the Applications folder. You can also perform a Spotlight/Siri search for it by name.


Some countries do not allow it and it can be restricted by the computer Administrator.

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Mar 30, 2020 2:06 PM in response to wgwoodmd

Sorry, must have had a "senior moment" there and confused FaceTime with Screen Time.


FaceTime is an app, but it only comes with macOS installation. It is not available as a separate download from Mac App Store.

If it's not visible in the Dock, look for it in the Applications folder. You can also perform a Spotlight/Siri search for it by name.


Some countries do not allow it and it can be restricted by the computer Administrator.

Mar 30, 2020 2:19 PM in response to Rysz

Your latter suggestion was what I needed. I found it in applications and it is now on the dock so I can call it up when I need it. It did bring up one other issue when I called using FaceTime and that is how to get the camera to go to full screen instead of a narrow view. Is that predetermined or can it be changed to a wider view in the camera?

How do I get the Facetime app for the computer. I go to the Apples store and see 3 choices but neither look like the icon that I use for my iPhone.

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